Sr. DevSecOps Engineer (Secret Clearance Required)

Summary
At Turion Space, our Platform Engineering team is building the infrastructure backbone that powers the next generation of space exploration. As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, you'll architect secure, automated deployment pipelines and compliance frameworks that enable our engineering teams to rapidly deliver spacecraft control systems, autonomous satellite operations, and mission-critical applications while meeting the stringent security requirements of DoD and IC customers.

Our team’s mission is to enable Turion engineers to efficiently and reliably deliver products at scale, and support missions that can’t afford downtime or security vulnerabilities when hardware is operating hundreds of miles above Earth. You’ll help create the infrastructure for a self-service platform that is as reliable and cutting-edge as the spacecraft it supports.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, implement, and maintain automated pipelines for deploying infrastructure, applications, and updates

• Develop security models integrating continuous monitoring, STIG scanning, and compliance reporting

• Guide the deployment team in best practices for code-based infrastructure and patching

• Ensure customer requirements for rapid, secure deployments translate into robust tool chains

• Collaborate with other engineering teams to ensure end-to-end automation, logging, and incident response capabilities

• Act as SME for security and automation topics during customer and internal reviews

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information systems/IT, or an engineering discipline

• 5+ years of experience in Site Reliability Engineering, DevSecOps, or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering type roles

• Active DoD Secret Clearance required. Top Secret (TS/SCI‑eligible) clearance preferred

• In-depth knowledge of ATO/authorization processes for DoD/IC environments

• In-depth knowledge of integrating security and automation for classified IT (JSIG, RMF, NIST 800-53, NIST 800-218)

• Proven ability with CI/CD pipelines, configuration management (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, GitLab CI), and automated compliance reporting

• Development experience in at least one programming language (e.g., Python, Go, TypeScript)

• Experience deploying to classified cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure)

• Experience with container scanning tools (e.g., Syft, Trivy, Fortify, etc)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience deploying applications on Kubernetes

• Familiarity with GitOps workflows (e.g., ArgoCD, FluxCD)

• Experience with IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, AWS CDK, Crossplane)

• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana)

Compensation: $180,000-$230,000

ITAR Requirements:

This position may include access to technology and/or software source code that is subject to U.S. export controls. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Benefits:
We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support the well-being and professional growth of our employees. In addition to a competitive base salary and company stock, determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and market demand, full-time employees are eligible for:​

• Equity: Receive equity in Turion Space, letting you benefit from the company's success

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their dependents. ​

• Retirement Plans: Access to a 401(k) plan to help you plan for your future. ​

• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, personal days, sick days, and holidays to ensure you have time to recharge. ​

• Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training, workshops, and courses to advance your skills and career growth.

• Team Building Activities: Regular social events, team outings, and company-sponsored activities to foster a positive work environment. ​

We are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching environment for our team members, recognizing that our collective success is built upon the well-being and satisfaction of each individual.

Turion Space is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Turion Space is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.