DevSecOps Engineer

SAIC is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to work closely with our Lead DevSecOps Engineer in support of Navy systems under the Naval Operational Architecture. The ideal candidate is agile, resourceful, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

This position will be 100% on-site.

Job Duties:

• Collaborate with development, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure security is integrated throughout the DevOps lifecycle
• Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of DevSecOps pipelines, tools, and workflows
• Integrate feedback loops, security services, and documentation into agile development cycles
• Monitor pipeline health and ensure security compliance in alignment with DoD and NAVWAR policies
• Troubleshoot pipeline automation, container deployment, and infrastructure performance issues
• Maintain and update task templates, peer support materials, and process documentation
• Provide technical support, onboarding assistance, and training for DevSecOps tools and secure development best practices
• Analyze data from pipelines and delivery metrics to identify areas of improvement
• Communicate project updates, risks, and milestones to internal stakeholders and leadership
• Review application artifacts for compliance, traceability, and automated deployment readiness
• Support backlog grooming and task scoping to ensure DevSecOps initiatives balance performance, risk, and cost

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems) and three (3) years of experience.

Required Skills:

• Minimum 3 years of experience supporting DevSecOps environments or CI/CD automation in a DoD or highly regulated setting
• Strong knowledge of DevSecOps principles, SDLC, and secure software development practices
• Experience supporting pipeline tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Tekton, ArgoCD, etc.)
• Proficient in reviewing, writing, and maintaining technical documentation
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with basic Visio and intermediate Adobe Acrobat skills
• Understanding of wiki-style documentation systems, knowledge base creation, and content maintenance
• Comfortable adapting to evolving requirements and environments with minimal supervision

Required Clearance:

• U.S Citizenship required
• Active Secret Clearance required.
• TS/SCI clearance preferred.

Work Environment:

• Location: San Diego, CA (NAVWAR)
• Some travel may be required for the purpose of on-site system maintenance and troubleshooting.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.