DevSecOps Engineer (TS/SCI Required) - Planned Systems International, Inc.

Planned Systems International (PSI) is an Enterprise IT services company who focuses on designing, building, securing, and operating cutting-edge software solutions that drive mission success and operational excellence for Federal Government organizations.  We are dedicated to supporting the Air Force's commitment to technological superiority by providing innovative software engineering services that enhance operational efficiency, security, and agility. We strive to be a trusted partner in advancing the Air Force's mission of maintaining global readiness and dominance through superior software capabilities.

We’re looking for well-rounded engineers to join our growing team of DevSecOps and Cloud Infrastructure practitioners supporting the U.S. Air Force Unified Platform Software Factory. Based in San Antonio, the Unified Platform consists of a diverse group of industry experts that leverage agile methodologies and state-of-the-art DevSecOps practices to deliver rapid, impactful solutions to the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Cyber Command.  In this role, you'll be responsible for supporting efforts related to automation and infrastructure, security implementation, technical compliance and governance, incident monitoring and response, enhancement and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, and continuous improvement.  Ideal candidates thrive on automating processes, implementing infrastructure as code, and leveraging cloud and containerization technologies to enhance efficiency and scalability. We value problem-solvers who can translate complex technical concepts into practical, mission-focused solutions.

This is a hybrid position - with both onsite and remote work supported.  All candidates must be local to the San Antonio area to support the onsite requirements. 

• Work as generalist that can support the deployment, troubleshooting, configuration, and interoperability of systems and software.
• Manage containerization technologies such as Kubernetes and Docker.
• Perform security hardening and performance tuning for EKS clusters.
• Develop and maintain Helm charts.
• Optimize Kubernetes resource allocation and autoscaling configurations.
• Integrate security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• Implement and maintain security controls in accordance with DoD standards such as NIST SP 800-53, DISA STIGs, and the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design.
• Maintain and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure and cloud-based resources.
• Integrate DevSecOps tools and services to enable automated pipelines that support customer applications throughout their SDLC.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams and contribute to the development of DevSecOps strategies and roadmaps.

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SCI eligibility is required.
• IA System Architecture and Engineer (IASAE) Level II Certification (CASP, CISSP, CSSSLP).
• Bachelors in Engineering, Computer Science, or technical degree or industry experience equivalent.
• 5 years demonstrated experience providing technical guidance to other engineers on automation/build tools, Version Control, CI/CD, CM, and Monitoring tools.
• This is a hybrid position - with both onsite and remote work supported.  All candidates must be local to the San Antonio area to support the onsite requirements. 

• Hands-on experience in any of the following roles or practice areas: CI/CD, DevSecOps, AWS Cloud Infrastructure, Kubernetes, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Automation for System Administration and Operations.
• Strong understanding of industry standards and best practices for building services in Cloud-based IaaS/PaaS/SaaS environments.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with the ability to support the deployment, troubleshooting, configuration, and interoperability of systems and software.
• Familiarity scripting languages such as Bash or Python.
• Experience developing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and Configuration as Code (CaC) solutions using tools like Packer, Terraform, Ansible, and Helm.
• Proficiency in working with Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• Exceptional communication skills and desire to work in a ‘badgeless” collaborative team environment consisting of Government clients, other Contractors, and Stakeholders.
• Strong desire to work in team environment and learn new skills.

PSI offers full-time, benefits eligible employees a competitive total compensation package that includes paid leave, and options for employer sponsored group medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, life insurance, AD&D coverage, legal services, identity theft, and accident insurance. Flexible spending account and health saving account options offer pre-tax savings for qualified medical, dental, and vision expenses. The company sponsored 401(k) retirement plan has an employer contribution match that is immediately vested. We invest in the professional growth of our employees through professional courses, certifications, and tuition reimbursement programs.

It is company policy to promote equal employment opportunities. All personnel decisions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, and termination, are made without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, veteran status, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities will be provided. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Human Resources by emailing HRDepartment@plan-sys.com, or by dialing 703-575-8400.