Entry Level Cyber Engineer

For more than 50 years, ENSCO has been providing leading-edge engineering, science and advanced technology solutions to governments and private industries worldwide. ENSCO prides itself in creating and applying advanced technologies for mission success. We provide systems engineering, integration, and advanced technology services to transform the future safety, security, and resiliency of critical missions on the ground, in the air, in space, and in the information systems that connect these domains. Learn more about ENSCO. Position Description

ENSCO Inc. is a diverse engineering and technology company that provides engineering, science, and advanced technology solutions supporting mission success, safety, and security for government and commercial customers worldwide. We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to work directly with Government mission leaders and independently governed program teams delivering elements of a critical space mission capability. Each participating organization may hold a different architecture vision, acquisition path, technical baseline, funding profile, and delivery schedule. This role creates trusted relationships and shared technical evidence needed to bring those efforts together. The MILSATCOM Systems Engineering, Integration, and Test (MSEIT) effort provides leading edge Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) for the Space Force’s Space System Command. We support the Space Force’s acquisition of state of the art Military Satellite Communications systems, providing global secure, survivable, and protected communications for our nation’s warfighters. We seek technical individuals who will thrive in a highly collaborative work environment of small teams, using the most modern tools and methodologies to tackle the challenges of integrating complex space and ground communications systems. Primary Responsibilities: CI/CD Pipeline Engineering – Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting software delivery across multiple environments

Deployment Automation – Develop automated deployment processes that improve consistency, reliability, and delivery velocity

GitOps & Source Control Management – Implement and support Git-based workflows, branching strategies, repository management, and deployment automation practices

Kubernetes Platform Support – Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes-based application environments

Helm & Release Management – Develop and maintain Helm charts, deployment templates, and environment-specific configurations

Toolchain Engineering – Maintain and improve software delivery toolchains supporting development, testing, security scanning, deployment, and operational monitoring

Multi-Environment Deployment Support – Coordinate deployments across development, integration, test, and operational environments with varying security requirements and constraints

Security Integration – Work closely with cyber teams to incorporate security controls, scanning, compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation into delivery pipelines

Release Engineering – Support release packaging, deployment validation, rollback strategies, and operational readiness activities

Platform Troubleshooting – Investigate and resolve pipeline, deployment, infrastructure, and integration issues affecting software delivery

Collaboration – Partner with software developers, AI engineers, systems engineers, cyber teams, and operational stakeholders to improve delivery effectiveness and reliability

Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related technical field

8+ years of experience supporting DevOps, DevSecOps, platform engineering, release engineering, or software delivery activities

Strong experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Strong experience with Git-based development workflows and source control management

Experience developing and maintaining Helm charts and Kubernetes deployment configurations

Strong experience administering and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based environments

Understanding of software deployment lifecycles across multiple environments and security domains

Experience supporting containerized applications and cloud-native architectures

Familiarity with software delivery automation, infrastructure automation, and deployment orchestration

Strong scripting or automation experience using tools such as Bash, Python, or Go

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams

Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)

ABILITY TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A DOD SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE IS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION FOR WHICH, YOU MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN

Qualifications Desired: Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC/CFC), or other DoD software programs

Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery methodologies

Understanding of software deployment challenges across IL5, IL6, air-gapped, or other restricted environments

Experience integrating security scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines

Familiarity with software supply chain security practices including artifact signing, SBOM generation, and provenance validation

Experience supporting cloud-native mission platforms and distributed application architectures

Familiarity with Agile software development environments and Program Increment (PI) execution

Experience supporting SATCOM, mission systems, or operational C2 environments

Experience with tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD, Argo Workflows, Tekton, or similar CI/CD platforms

Experience supporting Harbor, Nexus, Artifactory, or similar artifact repositories

Familiarity with Kubernetes security tools, policy engines, or runtime security platforms

Experience supporting deployments across multiple security enclaves or classified environments

Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, OpenTofu, or Ansible

Experience supporting MLOps platforms, model deployment pipelines, AI workload orchestration, or machine learning lifecycle management

Experience supporting AI-enabled mission systems or modern software factories

Relevant certifications such as Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Security+, CISSP, GitLab, or cloud platform certifications

Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP

An active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Required Certifications:

None U.S. Citizenship Required:

Yes Security Clearance Required:

Ability to obtain Secret Employment Type:

Regular Full-Time Background Check Type:

7 Year Pre-Employment Drug Screen Required:

None Position Contingent Upon Contract Award:

No Salary Range $65,500—$108,000 USD REAL ID Requirement This position may require the ability to access to U.S. federal facilities. In accordance with the Department of Homeland Security’s enforcement of the REAL ID Act, as of May 7, 2025, individuals must present a REAL ID-compliant form of identification or an acceptable alternative to gain entry. For a list of acceptable forms of identification, please click here. Benefits At ENSCO, a positive working environment and a competitive salary are only part of the reason for choosing a career here. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that creates a stimulating and supportive environment where you can thrive - visit ensco.com/careers/benefits to learn more. Export Control and Licensing This position may involve access to technology or technical data that is controlled under U.S. export control laws and regulations and the release of which to a non US person may require an export license from the U.S. Government. Privacy Your data privacy is important to ENSCO. Please click here to view our privacy policy. California residents can click here to view your California privacy rights. EEO Statement ENSCO, Inc. and its wholly owned U.S. subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers– veterans, disability