Senior DevSecOps Engineer
Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth, Texas
Job Responsibilities
Description:WHO WE ARE
The ISA UAS division of Lockheed Martin Skunk Works is seeking talented DevSecOps Engineers with a strong Software Engineering background to join our team continuing our 80-year legacy of pioneering advanced aircraft.
As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer for the Advanced Development Programs (ADP) Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (ISR) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) Functional Domain, you will advance and execute DevSecOps practices, driving the adoption of reliable, secure, and efficient software delivery workflows across complex systems.
This role offers the chance to make an immediate impact with your creativity and ideas. If you are passionate, enjoy pushing boundaries, and thinking outside the box, this opportunity in Skunk Works is for you.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Develop, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, containerizing, and deploying application code, ensuring workflows are reliable, automated, and optimized for efficiency and security.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU
Work at the forefront of modern software delivery, contributing to CI/CD pipelines that support mission-critical systems. Gain deep experience across the software lifecycle, including build/test automation, deployment, and operational support, while applying advanced DevSecOps practices.
Collaborate with software, hardware, systems, and security engineers in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Expand your technical expertise in DevSecOps, Software Engineering, and System Integration while supporting multiple programs and platforms and making a measurable impact on software delivery reliability and efficiency.
YOUR IMPACT
Your contributions will improve the speed, reliability, and integration of software delivery across complex systems, including hardware-integrated systems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop, test, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting build, integration, deployment, and validation in GitLab CI and related environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security.
- Create scripts and automation to integrate hardware/software workflows across lab and hybrid environments, improving efficiency and repeatability.
- Work closely with software, systems, hardware, and security engineers to implement pipelines that meet program and security requirements while optimizing performance.
- Contribute to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible or similar tools to enable repeatable, consistent deployments across hybrid environments.
- Automate testing, integration, and delivery processes to enhance software quality, reliability, and deployment efficiency.
- Integrate containerization and virtualization tools (e.g., Kubernetes, Podman) into development workflows to streamline application deployment and scalability.
- Develop monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting solutions to provide visibility and improve pipeline performance.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to adopt DevSecOps best practices and continuously improve software delivery processes and strategies.
Travel up to 10% may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related discipline
- 5+ years of experience in software development with a focus on DevOps
- Experience building, maintaining, and automating CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI/CD
- Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)
- Experience with Linux-based development environments
- Strong scripting and/or programming skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
Must be a US Citizen. This position is located at a facility that requires special access and a Secret clearance updated within the last 6 years to be considered.
Desired Skills:
- Experience in non-traditional DevOps environments, such as lab systems, embedded systems, or hardware-integrated platforms
- Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Ansible or similar tools
- Experience with package management tools like Conan for multi-platform software projects
- Basic proficiency with monitoring and observability tools, such as Grafana, to improve visibility and reliability
- Experience using Agile software development tools and practices (e.g., Git, JIRA, Confluence, CI/CD platforms)
- Understanding of build systems and compilers (e.g., CMake, Make, Gradle) and their role in automated pipelines
- Familiarity with software and system integration testing and validation practices
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including software, hardware, and systems engineering
- Current Security+ certification or willingness to obtain
- Active Secret security clearance
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you’re invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: AERONAUTICS COMPANY
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Software Engineering
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
About
At Lockheed Martin, we apply our passion for purposeful innovation to keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges.
Pioneering Defense Technology: From aerospace to outer space to cyber space, you can innovate mission solutions alongside the best minds in the business.
United By Culture: Excellence, integrity, and collaboration define us. We accelerate change and embrace one another’s perspectives to win for our customers.
Real Impact, Real Growth: Grow your career and skills for life. Our wide array of opportunities and technology-driven learning programs enable your development and agility.
Your Health, Your Wealth, Your Life: Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and flexible schedules designed so you thrive — at work and beyond.
Empowered to Be Your Best: Use your strengths to make a difference in the lives of one another, our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Here, the possibilities are endless because we offer:
- Flexible Schedules, dependent on role
- Levels: Student, Entry, Mid, Senior, Management
- Locations: Nationwide & OCONUS Positions
Qualifications
See what it takes to be a successful Lockheed Martin employee.
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Collaborative
There is no innovation without imagination. You bring new, different and exciting ideas to the table every day. You are committed to the success of your team.
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Curious
The ability to explore and drive new ideas. You think innovatively to come up with creative solutions to complex challenges.
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Goal-oriented
From planning and organizing to decision making, goal orientation produces impactful results. You set goals and strive to make things happen quickly and efficiently.
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Proactive
The ability to anticipate, plan and prepare for what lies ahead. You act rather than react to potential situations.
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Problem Solver
You work to tackle tough problems with complex solutions.
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Strategic
You observe, reflect and analyze processes to make more informed decisions.
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“Before I came to Lockheed Martin, I never thought I’d get these opportunities. The benefits available and the company’s value culture make it an incredibly supportive place to work, and I’m grateful to work somewhere that wants me to succeed. I hope to have a long career here making an impact, and I know I’ll be supported in doing that every step of the way.”
Ryan J., Enterprise Operations
Benefits
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Healthcare
Medical, Dental and Vision coverage is available for employees who opt-in.
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401(k)/Retirement Plans
Our 401(k) plan features generous matching and company contributions.
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Professional Development
We support our employees through mentoring, internal & external educational programs, networking, skills enhancement and career-building programs.
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Maternity and Paternity Leave
Our generous parental leave policies support your journey into parenthood. When you return to work, our facilities offer mother's rooms to support your transition and work/life balance.
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Paid Time Off
We offer PTO, paid holidays and paid time off for jury duty and military obligations.
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Flex-time
Depending on the position, we offer flexible work schedules.