Software Engineer-DevSecOps

Position Responsibilities: This position establishes the automation standard for secure software delivery, ensuring security is built into pipelines, and control evidence is generated continuously., * Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) for an enterprise consisting of many applications.

• Develop, test, and maintain containerized applications; work with source version control and build/release tooling.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using Packer, Terraform, and Ansible.
• Automate security control implementation, validation, and evidence collection supporting RMF, ATO, and cATO.
• Integrate and tune pipeline security tooling: SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning, secrets detection, and policy gates.
• Support security-relevant changes (SRCs), Security Impact Assessments (SIAs), and control validation for embedded value streams.
• Support application/container vulnerability management, whitelisting decisions, and CTF/pipeline compliance so changes do not invalidate the ATO.
• Collaborate with ISSEs, software developers, Value Stream engineers, COT, CPT, and Government stakeholders across sprint cadences.
• Architect logging, monitoring, and telemetry to support continuous monitoring.
• Maintain a strong security-first mindset and support Zero Trust and secure software supply chain practices.
• Maintain and validate A&A control evidence in eMASS (control implementation, SIAs, SRCs, POA&Ms) supporting continuous monitoring and cATO readiness.
• Develop automated security policies in CI/CD (e.g., GitLab Policies) to flag End-of-Life images, remediate pipeline vulnerabilities, prevent unauthorized deployments, and quarantine compromised artifacts.

• Clearance: U.S. Citizen; TS/SCI.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, IT, Software Engineering, or related field.
• Certification: DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II e.g., Security+ CE or equivalent.
• Location: Full-time on-site in San Antonio, TX.
• Experience and Knowledge:
• Senior level comprehensive knowledge across key tasks and high-impact assignments; plans and leads major technology assignments; functions as a technical expert across the team; may lead others.
• Deep understanding of Agile and DevSecOps methodologies; DevSecOps implementation using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar.
• Skillset to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for a large enterprise (hundreds of applications).
• Experience developing IaC/CaC with Packer, Terraform, and Ansible; development experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm.
• Experience with cloud systems and architectures (AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure); Linux and scripting (Bash, Python).
• Working knowledge of source version control, build/release tools, and CI/CD; strong security-first mindset.
• Minimum years of experience - 4 years of relevant experience, * Clearance: Active TS/SCI.
• Education: Advanced degree in a related technical field.
• Certification: CKS, CKA, AWS certifications, CCSP, or GitLab certifications.
• Experience and Knowledge:
• Experience developing software with Java/Spring, Python, JavaScript/node.js, or Angular; microservice architectures (REST, JMS, AMQP).
• Experience with Istio; experience supporting Government software factory environments.
• Experience supporting Continuous Authority to Operate (cATO).
• Experience with secure software supply chain (SBOM, artifact signing).
• Experience supporting IL4, IL5, or IL6 cloud environments; COT, CPT, or Security Control Assessors.
• Experience with GitLab security policies, Twistlock, Anchore, Defect Dojo, container signing (e.g., cosign/sigstore), and End-of-Life image detection. Benefits

• Generous cost sharing for medical insurance for the employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental insurance for employees and dependents
• 100% company paid long-term and short-term disability insurance
• 100% company paid vision insurance for employees and dependents
• 401k plan with generous match and 100% immediate vesting
• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid leave and holiday package
• Tuition and training reimbursement
• Life and AD&D Insurance

In a world of technology, people make the difference. We believe if we invest in great people, then great things will happen. At AnaVation, we provide unmatched value to our customers and employees through innovative solutions and an engaging culture., AnaVation is seeking a Software Engineer-DevSecOps to support one of our cybersecurity programs in our San Antonio office. In this position, the right candidate will develop and manage the CI/CD pipelines of mission applications across value streams. Considered a strong generalist on CI/CD and security requirements, the role automates security control implementation and evidence collection and advances inheritance and automation aligned with the Government’s Cyber Assessment Roadmap to sustain IATT, ATO, and cATO readiness., AnaVation is the leader in solving the most complex technical challenges for collection and processing in the U.S. Federal Intelligence Community. We are a US owned company headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia. We deliver groundbreaking research with advanced software and systems engineering that provides an information advantage to contribute to the mission and operational success of our customers. We offer complex challenges, a top-notch work environment, and a world-class, collaborative team. If you want to grow your career and make a difference while doing it, AnaVation is the perfect fit for you! AnaVation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.