DevSecOps Engineer

Job Expired

Long Beach, CA, United States

$130-190k

Full Time

10 months ago

Job description

Vast was founded to expand humanity's frontier into the solar system and beyond. We believe that the next step on that journey is enabling manufacturing and habitation in LEO. We are building artificial gravity space stations to make this a reality. If you want to join a team that builds amazing things with the most talented people on Earth, please reach out.

Vast is looking for a DevSecOps Engineer, reporting to the Director, Ground Segment & Mission Operations, to focus on enhancing the security, reliability, and efficiency of our development and operations processes, with a particular emphasis on our work in the aerospace sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in AWS, programming languages such as Python, Go, or Java, and be well-versed in Kubernetes and infrastructure as code practices, particularly Terraform. Familiarity with cybersecurity standards relevant to the aerospace industry is crucial.

This will be a full-time, in-person, exempt position located in our Long Beach location.

Responsibilities:

Implement and maintain DevSecOps practices across our cloud-based platforms, with a focus on AWS EKS
Integrate security measures into the software development lifecycle
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, automating deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications
Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters for operational efficiency
Utilize Terraform to manage infrastructure provisioning
Ensure compliance with aerospace-specific cybersecurity standards and regulations
Regularly assess systems for vulnerabilities and implement appropriate mitigation strategies
Collaborate with development and operations teams to foster a culture of security
Maintain thorough documentation of processes, systems, and standards
Stay current with emerging technologies, methodologies, and industry trends in DevSecOps

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or other engineering discipline
4+ years of experience in DevSecOps roles
Strong programming skills in Python, Go, or Java
Experience with IaC tools, especially Terraform
Cybersecurity: Knowledge of cybersecurity standards applicable to the aerospace industry
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Preferred Skills & Experience:

Experience selecting and implementing solutions from cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google Cloud)
Strong understanding of compliance requirements as it relates to NASA and the Department of Defense (i.e. NIST SP 800-171, CMMC 2.0, DFARS 252.204-7012, FIPS 140-2, etc.)

Pay Range:

DevSecOps Engineer II: $130,000 - $165,000
Senior DevSecOps Engineer: $155,000 - $190,000

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, flexible paid time off for exempt staff and up to 15 days of vacation for non-exempt staff, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, free catered meals and snacks and beverages, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, One Medical membership, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.