DevSecOps Engineer (TS/SCI with CI Poly)

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters—where people are working together to help our customers see theworld differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you mustbe a U.S. Citizen. This position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

Export Control/ITAR: Certain roles may be subject to U.S. export control laws, requiring U.S. person status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

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Job Description

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level.

Vantor is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer with an active clearance to help advance a mission-critical geospatial platform.

In this role, you'll join a full-stack engineering team responsible for sustaining and advancing a large-scale cloud mapping platform used by operational analysts globally. The platform draws on contributions from a vetted community, transforming crowdsourced geospatial updates into validated data that powers secure analytic environments.

You'll play a key role in designing and operating the infrastructure that powers this capability, working across the entire technology stack, from cloud architecture and automation pipelines to platform reliability and security. If you thrive on solving complex engineering challenges and building scalable systems that directly support mission outcomes, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Responsibilities :

• Assist with the design and implementation of DevSecOps processes and engineering practices across the geospatial software stack.

• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD automation pipelines to accelerate secure software delivery.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues spanning infrastructure, networking, automation pipelines, and applications.

• Manage and optimize mapping enclaves and platform deployments supporting multiple mission customers.

• Contribute to defining the technical roadmap for future platform capabilities and integrations.

• Advocate for and strengthen Agile engineering practices, enabling the team to rapidly deliver new capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance. Must be willing and able to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.

• Security+ Certification or ability to acquire

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field plus 5 years of relevant experience; Or master's degree with 3 years of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD automation pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)

• Be willing and able to work onsite in Herndon VA, with a portion of the time worked inside a SCIF

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience architecting highly available, scalable systems in AWS.

• Background in database administration, particularly PostgreSQL/PostGIS performance tuning.

• Experience leading development efforts or serving in a technical leadership capacity.

• Practical knowledge of PKI, SSL/TLS certificate management, and related security tooling (Keytool, OpenSSL).

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills.

• Proven ability to lead engineering teams and drive technical initiatives.

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Pay Transparency: To support pay transparency, Vantor includes salary ranges in all U.S. job postings. Starting pay for this role will fall within the listed range and will be based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, location, and market conditions. Candidates who meet the minimum requirements for the role should not expect to receive compensation at the top of the range. The listed range reflects the expected pay for this position, and final offers will be determined based on each candidate's experience, expertise, and alignment with the role.

● The base pay for this position within the Washington, DC metropolitan area is: $116,000.00 - $154,000.00 - $169,400.00 annually.

For all other states, we use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop market-driven ranges for our roles, and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range.

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at:

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

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To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.