Principal DevSecsOps Engineer

About the role

Thompson Software Solutions is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the development and deployment of end-to-end software for military aircraft platforms. This role plays a vital part in enabling secure, resilient, and scalable software delivery pipelines that directly support U.S. military aviation and national defense initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and test software products using a wide application of technical principles, theories, and concepts in the software field.
• Collaborate with other software engineers and program development and deployment teams in both independent and collaborative settings.
• Work independently on projects and contribute to a high-performing multi-site team.
• Ensure secure DevSecOps pipelines for safety-critical, air-gapped environments.
• Manage containerization and Kubernetes (on-prem, disconnected operations).
• Implement build environment tools such as make, CMake, and Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, Helm).
• Work with Linux distributions like RHEL, Yocto, and Buildroot.
• Utilize Bitbucket and GitLab for version control and collaboration.
• Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, security, and IT departments.
• Communicate and document complex technical designs effectively.
• Present and explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
• Travel up to 10% for project-related activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in STEM discipline
• 8+ years of DevSecOps experience
• Python & YAML experience
• Experience with secure DevSecOps pipelines for safety-critical, air-gapped environments
• Containerization & Kubernetes (on-prem, disconnected operations)
• Build environment Tools (make & CMake)
• Infrastructure as Code (Ansible, Terraform, Helm)
• Linux (RHEL, Yocto, Buildroot)
• Bitbucket & Gitlab experience
• Cross-functional leadership across engineering, security, and IT teams
• Ability to work onsite 100%

Qualifications

• Active Secret Clearance

Skills

• Atlassian Tools (Confluence, JIRA, Bitbucket, etc.)
• Ansible
• CI/CD integration with certification artifacts
• Secure networking & zero-trust architectures
• Embedded & Real-Time Systems enablement (RTOS, flight software)
• Familiarity with DO-178 A-C
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills

Benefits

• Low-cost Medical / Dental / Vision coverage options
• 401K with generous employer match
• Responsible Paid Time Off + Paid Holidays
• Remote work opportunities based on role
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career growth and professional development opportunities