Bluestaq · 1 month ago
Staff DevSecOps Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $145K/yr
4+ years expBluestaq is a leader in enterprise software and secure data management, focusing on building secure data platforms for various critical sectors. The Staff DevSecOps Engineer will be responsible for designing and maintaining the platform and tooling that enables secure software delivery, working with Kubernetes orchestration and CI/CD pipelines.
DatabaseInformation TechnologySecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design, build, and maintain production environments and CI/CD pipelines for the Unified Data Library
Serve as the bridge between application development teams and the platform, facilitating communication and advocating security best practices
Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using tools like Terraform
Build and support Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications
Integrate security automation, scanning tools, and monitoring into development workflows
Modernize applications using Helm, containers, and CNCF best practices
Establish and facilitate automated deployment processes and GitOps workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate various components into a cohesive platform
Validate solutions to maintain platform integrity and efficiency
Contribute to architectural discussions on secure, cloud-native implementations
Qualification
Required
Strong experience with cloud environments (AWS and/or Azure/GCP)
Expertise in infrastructure-as-code (Terraform or similar)
Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, GitLab/GitHub, and continuous delivery automation
Proficient with YAML and configuration management
Familiarity with GitOps workflows, including git-based declarative configuration and automated reconciliation
Familiarity with Kubernetes and container orchestration
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently
Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with development teams
Comfort with debugging systems and performance instrumentation in complex enterprise environments
Knowledge of DevSecOps/DevOps theory and best practices
Master's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 4+ years of DevSecOps or related experience, OR
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field and 6+ years of DevSecOps or related experience, OR
Associate degree in a related field and 8+ years of DevSecOps or related experience, OR
High School Diploma/GED and 10+ years of DevSecOps or related experience
Preferred
Demonstrated proficiency with Kubernetes and container orchestration
Proficiency in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go) and shell scripting
Experience with HashiCorp Vault
Experience with security automation, including API Security, Container Security, and Cloud Security
Experience with CNCF projects, Helm, Kustomize, and GitOps practices
Hands-on experience with GitOps tools such as ArgoCD and/or Flux for continuous deployment
Experience implementing and managing ArgoCD Application/ApplicationSets or Flux Kustomizations and HelmReleases
Experience with Big Bang framework for deploying and managing cloud-native applications
Understanding of Big Bang's package structure, values management, and integration patterns
Knowledge of Iron Bank hardened container images and their integration within Big Bang
Experience working in Agile environments
Experience with security scanning tools and compliance requirements
Experience with Department of Defense ATO (Authority to Operate) systems
Experience with C-ATO (Continuous Authority to Operate) processes
DoD 8570 IAT II certification
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
HashiCorp Terraform Associate
HashiCorp Vault Associate
Cloud Native Certifications
Company
Bluestaq
Bluestaq is a technology company
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$50MKey Investors
ONE Bow River
2024-12-30Private Equity· $50M
Leadership Team
S
Seth Harvey
CEO and Co-founder
A
Andy Hofle
Technical Fellow, Co-Founder at Bluestaq LLC
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