Zaden Technologies

Defense and space software development

DevSecOps Engineer - Infra/GitOps

Platform EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeHuntsville, AL, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

U.S. citizenship and a security clearance of Secret or above are required.
Experience with containerization and Kubernetes is required.
Terraform experience is required.
Helm experience is required.
CI/CD experience is required; GitLab is preferred.
Strong troubleshooting skills are required.
The ability to work independently is required.
Familiarity with administering Linux systems is required.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices.
Author Dockerfiles and deploy workloads to Kubernetes clusters using Helm.
Implement and manage GitOps workflows and automated cluster configuration management.
Harden clusters and base images according to DoD guidance, including STIG and Iron Bank standards.
Support networking, policy enforcement, and secrets management in secure multi-cloud environments.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement solutions independently.
Administer and maintain Linux-based systems in production environments.
Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure seamless CI/CD pipeline operations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with Renovate.
Familiarity with the DoD Security Requirements Guide (SRG).
Familiarity with the DoD DevSecOps Reference Guide.
Familiarity with Windows Server administration and automation.
Experience with RHEL and RHEL-based Linux distributions.
Hands-on experience with FluxCD or similar GitOps tools.
Experience with policy-as-code frameworks such as OPA.
Understanding of DoD Cloud SRG and container hardening practices.

About Zaden Technologies, Inc.

Join Zaden Technologies on our mission to simplify the delivery and improve the utility of software products for our customers. At Zaden, we believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We hire the right candidates with the right skill sets who fit our culture of customer obsession, innovation, and continuous learning. We are our customer’s biggest advocate and we are looking for like-minded individuals who encompass these same ideals. It is important to us to offer you competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with opportunities that match your life and propel your career!

Zaden Technologies is hiring a DevSecOps Engineer to design, build, and manage the infrastructure foundations of our software factory environments. This role emphasizes infrastructure-as-code, Kubernetes automation, and GitOps delivery practices in support of critical defense programs. You'll work hands-on with containerization, CI/CD pipelines, and secure multi-cloud environments while implementing DoD hardening standards.

Role Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain infrastructure using Terraform and infrastructure-as-code practices
Author Dockerfiles and deploy workloads to Kubernetes clusters using Helm
Implement and manage GitOps workflows and automated cluster configuration management
Harden clusters and base images per DoD guidance including STIG and Iron Bank standards
Support networking, policy enforcement, and secrets management in secure multi-cloud environments
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure issues and implement solutions independently
Administer and maintain Linux-based systems in production environments
Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure seamless CI/CD pipeline operations

Required Qualifications:

U.S. Citizenship and a security clearance (secret or above)
Experience with Containerization and Kubernetes
Terraform experience
Helm experience
CI/CD Experience (GitLab preferred)
Strong troubleshooting skills
Self-starter with ability to work independently
Familiarity with administering Linux Systems

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with Renovate
Familiarity with DoD Security Requirements Guide (SRG)
Familiarity with DoD DevSecOps Reference Guide
Familiarity with Windows server administration and automation
Experience with RHEL and RHEL-based Linux distributions
Hands-on experience with FluxCD or similar GitOps tools
Experience with policy-as-code frameworks (OPA)
Understanding of DoD Cloud SRG and container hardening practices

What we offer:

Robust startup environment with a variety of projects to work on
Growth paths and endless opportunities to learn and develop
Paid holidays
Employer contributions toward 401k
Performance-based bonus and profit-sharing
50% coverage of health insurance for employees and their dependents

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About the Company

Zaden Technologies

Defense and space software development

Zaden Technologies focuses on delivering software and engineering products and consultancy services for defense and space systems. Its offerings include software development, AI-enabled solutions, DevSecOps, Agile product development, active system monitoring, and cloud computing. The company builds and maintains software and engineering systems through secure, scalable processes, integrating advanced technologies to support defense and space missions. Zaden differentiates itself by being an all-remote, minority-owned small disadvantaged LLC with DCAA-compliant accounting and billing, plus NIST 800-171 compliance and ongoing efforts toward CMMC level 3, which emphasizes strong security and regulatory compliance. Its goal is to provide reliable, compliant software and engineering services that help defense and space customers develop, deploy, and manage critical systems.

Company size: 11-50
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Huntsville, AL
Founded: 2016

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