Full-Time

Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Cleared

Privateer

Privateer

51-200 employees

Geospatial intelligence for space debris tracking

Compensation Overview

$180k - $200k/yr

+ Equity

No H1B Sponsorship

Washington, DC, USA

Hybrid

Hybrid role; must be within commuting distance to Washington, DC area.

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Bachelor's

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure (1)
Required Skills
Kubernetes
Python
Grafana
Logstash
Docker
CloudFormation
AWS
Prometheus
Terraform
Kibana

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Requirements
  • This position is subject to U.S. export control regulations. Only U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, naturalized citizens, and lawful permanent residents (Green Card holders) are eligible for consideration. Individuals requiring visa sponsorship or working under a temporary visa status (e.g., H-1B, L-1, F-1, OPT, CPT, etc.) are not eligible for this role.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in a DevSecOps or similar role.
  • Strong experience with AWS services and architecture.
  • Proficiency in using GitLab for source control and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Hands-on experience with Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python.
  • Solid understanding of security principles and best practices.
  • Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.
  • Active TS/SCI clearance
Responsibilities
  • Design and implement security controls and processes in the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
  • Manage and optimize AWS environments, ensuring high availability and scalability.
  • Implement and manage container orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS.
  • Develop and maintain scripts and automation tools using Python.
  • Conduct security assessments and vulnerability management.
  • Collaborate with development teams to ensure security best practices are integrated into the software development lifecycle.
  • Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats.
  • Perform regular audits and compliance checks to ensure adherence to security policies.
  • Mentor and guide junior DevSecOps engineers.
Desired Qualifications
  • AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
  • Familiarity with IL 6/7 Environments

Privateer provides geospatial intelligence by combining data from sea, land, air, and space to help organizations track orbital debris and analyze terrestrial activities. The company uses its Wayfinder application to map satellites and debris in real-time, while its Pono hardware module allows satellites to process data in orbit and share information through a digital marketplace. Unlike competitors that focus solely on Earth observation or space tracking, Privateer integrates both to create a "data ride-sharing economy" that reduces the need for single-use satellites. The company's goal is to create a sustainable and transparent space environment by improving space traffic management and democratizing access to orbital data.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

Series A

Total Funding

$61.5M

Headquarters

Kihei, Hawaii

Founded

2021

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What believers are saying

  • Privateer won a 2024 NGA maritime surveillance contract and expanded government credibility.
  • Far Eastern Group invested in April 2025, signaling Asia-Pacific commercialization momentum.
  • Lloyd’s May 2026 partnership expands maritime intelligence demand across defense and shipping clients.

What critics are saying

  • Planet restrictions in April 2026 degraded Privateer’s Persian Gulf monitoring and customer delivery.
  • Andromeda’s April 2026 Space Force vendor slate excluded Privateer, shrinking defense access.
  • A crowded SSA market with LeoLabs, Slingshot, and BlackSky compresses differentiation.

What makes Privateer unique

  • Elements fuses land, sea, air, space, and cyber into one platform.
  • Lloyd’s List Intelligence partnership on May 6, 2026 deepens maritime AIS coverage.
  • Privateer combines Wayfinder space tracking with Orbital Insight’s TerraScope analytics.

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Benefits

Remote Work Options

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Vacation

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-1%

1 year growth

-3%

2 year growth

0%
PR Newswire
Apr 9th, 2025
Privateer Secures Investment from Far Eastern Group

Privateer, a leader in geospatial intelligence, announced a strategic investment from Taiwan's Far Eastern Group (FEG). This follows Privateer's $56.5M Series A fundraise and acquisition of Orbital Insight. FEG's investment supports Privateer's expansion in the Asia-Pacific region, enhancing its sea-to-space intelligence platform. The investment highlights the importance of real-time intelligence for businesses and governments.

Privateer
May 8th, 2024
Exclusive: Wozniak's space firm, Privateer, buys Orbital Insight, raises $56.5 million - Privateer Space

"Privateer has raised $56.5 million and also acquired the analytics firm Orbital Insight, a merger that will add mapping and intelligence services to Privateer's space data offerings, Privateer's CEO told Reuters."

Reuters
May 7th, 2024
Exclusive: Wozniak's space firm, Privateer, buys Orbital Insight, raises $56.5 million

Apple cofounder Steve Wozniak's space data startup, Privateer, has raised $56.5 million and also acquired the analytics firm Orbital Insight, a merger that will add mapping and intelligence services to Privateer's space data offerings, Privateer's CEO told Reuters.

Reuters
May 7th, 2024
Exclusive: Wozniak's space firm, Privateer, buys Orbital Insight, raises $56.5 million

Exclusive: Wozniak's space firm, Privateer, buys Orbital Insight, raises $56.5 million.

Business Review Live
May 7th, 2024
Privateer Raises $56.5M, Acquires Orbital Insight

Privateer, a space startup co-founded by Steve Wozniak, raised $56.5 million in a Series A round led by Aero X Ventures and acquired analytics firm Orbital Insight. The merger enhances Privateer's space data services by integrating Orbital's TerraScope platform with its satellite-tracking software. The acquisition, completed on April 14, aims to expand offerings in the space situational awareness market. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.