Senior Principal Software Engineer - DevSecOps Embedded Communications - Active Secret (Onsite) (Cedar Rapids)

Date Posted: 2026-05-26

Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

Job Title: Senior Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer

Job Type: Onsite – U.S. Citizen or U.S. Person only (active Secret security clearance required).

Overview

Senior Principal DevSecOps Software Engineer will design and implement advanced CI/CD solutions for air‑gapped embedded systems, lead DevSecOps roadmaps, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to deliver secure, high‑performance software for military communications.

Responsibilities

• Co‑lead the advancement of DevSecOps roadmaps and initiatives.
• Spearhead cutting‑edge DevSecOps tools and technologies.
• Champion DevSecOps best practices across the organization.
• Design and implement complex automation pipelines for embedded systems in air‑gapped environments.
• Automate security testing and vulnerability scanning using static and dynamic application security tools (SAST/DAST).
• Develop complex containerized environments and applications.
• Design and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) to ensure consistent and scalable infrastructure.
• Build dashboards for observability and performance reporting.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional product development teams to deliver innovative solutions.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Well‑versed in DevSecOps principles, benefits, technologies, and best practices.
• Experience developing in air‑gapped, on‑premises environments.
• Skilled in Bash and Python.
• Seasoned experience with GitLab and GitLab Runners.
• Expertise with containerization tools such as Docker, Podman, or Kubernetes.
• Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet, and IaC tools such as Terraform.
• Seasoned experience in Linux environments.
• Experience with JFrog Artifactory or equivalent artifact management tools.
• Strong knowledge of IP networking and protocols.
• Active U.S. government‑issued security clearance (must be transferable).
• Typically requires a STEM degree and minimum 10 years of relevant experience or an advanced degree and minimum 7 years of experience.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Hands‑on experience with embedded product development.
• Strong Linux administration skills.
• Experience with Atlassian tool suite.
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools such as Grafana and Prometheus.
• Experience with programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust and embedded environments.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, collaborate effectively, meet project milestones, and deliver high‑quality results.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages (pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance).
• Parental leave benefits and fertility/ family‑planning services.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Wellness incentives and rewards program.
• Virtual doctor visits and telehealth services.
• Child and elder care services.
• Relocation eligibility.

Salary

USD 132,400 – 251,600 (calculated based on experience and qualifications).

Equal Opportunity Employer

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action employment for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.