SecDevOps Engineer

Blue Origin
Merritt Island, FL, United States
6 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
8 years minimum
Compensation
$181,626.0 - $254,275.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Amazon Web Services Microsoft Azure Biometrics Cyber Security Information Systems Continuous Integration DevOps Key Management Systems Development Life Cycle Reliability Engineering Ansible Security Information and Event Management
+11 more
Software Engineering Privacy Controls Delivery Pipeline Containerization Kubernetes Information Technology Terraform Docker Static Application Security Testing Vulnerability Analysis Dynamic Application Security Testing

Job description

Blue Origin is seeking an experiencedSecDevOpsEngineer (Level 4)to join ourCOMSEC teamwithin theCore Systems and Componentsgroup. In this role, you will play a critical part in integrating security practices into our development and operations workflows, ensuring the protection of our most sensitive systems and communications. You will work at the intersection of security, software development, and infrastructure - helping to build andmaintainsecure, reliable systems that support Blue Origin’s mission.

Who You’ll Work With

You will collaborate closely with:

  • Cybersecurityteams to define and enforce security policies and standards

  • Software Developersto embed security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC)

  • Site Reliability Engineers (SREs)to ensure secure, stable, and scalable operations

Responsibilities

  • Design, implement, andmaintainsecure DevOps pipelines and infrastructure

  • Integrate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows

  • Support COMSEC operations by ensuring secure communication systems and tools meet applicable standards

  • Identifyand remediate security vulnerabilities across development and production environments

  • Enforce security policies, procedures, and best practices across engineering teams

  • Monitor systems for security threats and respond to incidents in collaboration with Cybersecurity teams

  • Partner with SREs to build resilient, security-hardened infrastructure

  • Ensure compliance with relevant government and industry security frameworks and regulations, Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S.as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

  • Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation
  • Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10,001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce, may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files, Medical Certification (obtained before onboarding), Road Test, Hours of Service, Drug and Alcohol Testing, vehicle inspection requirements, CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.
  • Required for certain Job Profiles: Ability to obtain and maintain Merchant Mariner Credential, which includes pre-employment and random drug testing as well as DOT physical, Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the Washington Fair Chance Act, the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. For more information on “Know Your Rights,” please see here.

Affirmative Action and Disability Accommodation

Applicants wishing to receive information on Blue Origin’s Affirmative Action Plans, or applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application and/or interview process, please contact us atEEOCompliance@blueorigin.com. Please note this is a publicly managed inbox. Please do not include any personal medical information in your request.

ITAR Requirements

To conform to U.S. Government commercial space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3), applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, lawfully admitted for permanent residence into the U.S. (i.e. current green card holder), or lawfully admitted as a refugee or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1157-1158. Learn more about the ITAR here.

Equal Employment Opportunity Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting, retaining, and developing a highly qualified, diverse, and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications, performance, and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust, equality, and teamwork, in which all employees recognize and appreciate the diversity of individual team members. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire, promotion, and other terms and conditions of employment, regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin/ethnicity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by federal, state, and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information on “EEO Is the Law,” please see here and here.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field

  • 8+ years of experience in DevOps,SecDevOps, or a related engineering discipline

  • Proven experience integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows

  • Hands-on experience with security tools such as SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners, and SIEM platforms

  • Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

  • Strong understanding of networking, encryption, and secure communications

  • Familiarity with security frameworks such as NISTSP 800-series, RMF, or CMMC

PreferredQualifications

  • ActiveU.S. Security Clearanceor ability to obtain one

  • Experience with COMSEC equipment, policies, and key management

  • Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CEH, Security+, or CertifiedDevSecOpsProfessional

  • Experience applyingNIST SP 800-53security and privacy controls for federal information systems and organizations

  • Experience working in an aerospace, defense, or government contracting environment

  • Familiarity withIaCtools such as Terraform or Ansible

Benefits & conditions

  • Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability, 401(k) with a company match of up to 5%, and an Education Support Program.
  • Stock Options for all regular employees (working at least 20 hours/week)
  • Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours, and up to 14 company-paid holidays.
  • Dependent on role type and job level, employees may be eligible for benefits and bonuses based on the company’s intent to reward individual contributions and enable them to share in the company’s results, or other factors at the company’s sole discretion. Bonus amounts and eligibility are not guaranteed and subject to change and cancellation. Please check with your recruiter for more details.

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