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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Devsecops Systems Engineer - **Company:** MIKEL INC - **Location:** Newport, RI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Cyber Security, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Tools, Rhapsody, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, UML, MagicDraw, SC Clearance, Data Pipelines, Devsecops - **Published:** August 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.com/details/5828818503 ## About the Role Nature of Role: Are you a highly experienced Systems Engineer (10-15 years) ready to integrate advanced DevSecOps and Digital Engineering practices into mission-critical Undersea Warfare (USW) systems for the DoD?, * Experience: 10-15 years of experience in systems engineering, with a minimum of 5+ years focusing on systems engineering, integration, and testing. * DevSecOps Expertise: Strong, demonstrable experience with DevSecOps principles, methodologies, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline development. * Life Cycle Expertise: Proven experience across the entire system engineering life cycle (Requirements, Design, Development, Integration, Testing, and Deployment). * MBSE/Digital Engineering: Hands-on experience with MBSE and digital engineering tools and processes. * Modeling Tools: Proficiency with MBSE tools such as Sparx Enterprise Architect, Cameo, Magic Draw, or IBM Rhapsody. * Frameworks: Ability to use UML, SysML, and UAF modeling and architecture frameworks. * Technical Skills: Experience with Agile methodology and substantial software development experience relevant to systems design. * Security Clearance: Must possess an active Secret clearance., * Security Focus: Direct experience with cybersecurity, risk management, and/or software certification processes (e.g., RMF, Authority to Operate - ATO). * Software Leadership: Experience as a software architect or leading DevSecOps toolchain implementations. * Project Management: Experience with Agile project management and scaling frameworks (e.g., SAFe). * Certifications: * INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification. * OCSMP Model Builder Fundamental Certification. * Advanced Education: A Master's degree in a S.T.E.M. field. Experience: A Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (S.T.E.M) field Work Location: NAVAL UNDERSEA WARFARE CENTER NEWPORT AD-HOC TELEWORK (<10%). ## Description We are seeking a leader who can masterfully combine the security, speed, and automation of DevSecOps with the technical precision of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). Your core mission will be to ensure the secure, continuous design, development, integration, and delivery of capabilities for the US Navy, transforming real-world needs into validated, resilient technical specifications., * As a Systems Engineer specializing in DevSecOps, you will: * Drive the adoption and maturity of DevSecOps pipelines and tooling within the USW system development environment, focusing on automated security, quality, and compliance checks. * Design and develop engineered systems using Systems Modeling Language (SysML) models and frameworks, ensuring security and operational requirements are verifiable throughout the digital thread. * Integrate DevSecOps principles with MBSE and Agile methods to streamline the entire system engineering life cycle, from requirement definition to continuous deployment. * Utilize your expertise in systems engineering, modeling, simulation, data analysis, and software development to implement state-of-the-art capabilities. * Lead technical tasks, provide mentorship, and collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (including Cyber, Software, and Test) to turn requirements into secure, deployable actions. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [Organizational Change Through The Power Of Why - DevSecOps Enablement](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/478-organizational-change-through-the-power-of-why-devsecops-enablement) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) - [Communicate efficiently with Software Architecture Diagrams](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/379-communicate-efficiently-with-software-architecture-diagrams) - [DevSecOps culture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/783-devsecops-culture) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 134 - Where pixels sing?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/477-dev-digest-134-where-pixels-sing) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Events like RSAC Get You CISOs. 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