DevSecOps Engineer

This position supports two programs with mission applications focused on software modernization, containerization, hardening, and deployment to security-compliant cloud infrastructure. Based in Warrendale, PA, this is a hybrid role and part of a multi-disciplinary, collaborative team of software, IT, and security engineers at Neya Systems, a subsidiary of ARA, delivering the next generation of cloud- and web-enabled modeling and simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Work with developers to containerize both new and existing code
• Manage releases of mission applications into customer environments
• Support infrastructure deployment and automation efforts

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Bachelor's degree in computer science with 8–10 years of related experience, OR Master’s degree with 6–8 years of related experience
• Experience with containers and containerization workflows (Docker required)
• Experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab preferred; GitHub, Atlassian, or similar also acceptable)
• Experience with C++ development workflows (preferred)
• Experience with Python (helpful but secondary to C++)
• Experience with artifact management and code quality tools (e.g., Artifactory, SonarQube)
• Experience with security patching and remediation
• Strong teamwork orientation with clear written and verbal communication skills

Skills

• Nice-to-Have Skills (Not Required):
  • Terraform or other infrastructure-as-code tools
  • Kubernetes familiarity (helpful but not required)
  • Experience with cloud deployments (AWS, Azure, on-prem)
• Certifications:
  • CompTIA Security+ (or DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 equivalent) preferred
  • AWS certification nice to have but not required
  • Kubernetes or Linux certifications optional

Schedule

• Hybrid role with an expectation of 3 days per week onsite in Warrendale, PA

About Us

Neya Systems, a subsidiary of Applied Research Associates, Inc. (ARA), is a leading robotics and autonomy company committed to delivering innovative solutions for defense and national security. As part of ARA—an employee-owned international research and engineering organization—we benefit from a culture rooted in technical excellence, creative problem-solving, and mission-driven innovation. ARA has over 2,200 employee-owners across the U.S. and Canada, providing expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies; software and simulation; environmental technologies; and advanced systems analysis. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice in shaping the company’s direction, and we are proud of our Women’s Initiative Network (WIN), which supports and promotes professional development for women across the organization.