DevSecOps Engineer II

Who is Trace3?

Trace3 is a leading Transformative IT Authority, providing unique technology solutions and consulting services to our clients. Equipped with elite engineering and dynamic innovation, we empower IT executives and their organizations to achieve competitive advantage through a process of Integrate, Automate, Innovate.

Our culture at Trace3 embodies the spirit of a startup with the advantage of a scalable business. Employees can grow their career and have fun while doing it!

Trace3 is headquartered in Irvine, California. We employ more than 1,200 people all over the United States. Our major field office locations include Denver, Indianapolis, Grand Rapids, Lexington, Los Angeles, Louisville, Texas, San Francisco.  

Ready to discover the possibilities that live in technology?

 

Come Join Us!

Street-Smart - Thriving in Dynamic Times

We are flexible and resilient in a fast-changing environment. We continuously innovate and drive constructive change while keeping a focus on the “big picture.” We exercise sound business judgment in making high-quality decisions in a timely and cost-effective manner. We are highly creative and can dig deep within ourselves to find positive solutions to different problems.

Juice - The “Stuff” it takes to be a Needle Mover

We get things done and drive results. We lead without a title, empowering others through a can-do attitude. We look forward to the goal, mentally mapping out every checkpoint on the pathway to success, and visualizing what the final destination looks and feels like.

Teamwork - Humble, Hungry and Smart

We are humble individuals who understand how our job impacts the company's mission. We treat others with respect, admit mistakes, give credit where it’s due and demonstrate transparency. We “bring the weather” by exhibiting positive leadership and solution-focused thinking. We hug people in their trials, struggles, and failures – not just their success. We appreciate the individuality of the people around us.

 

JOB SUMMARY:

Empower your career with Trace3 Gov, where passion meets innovation and inclusion!

Embrace the future of IT while being a part of Trace3 Gov’s pioneering tech community.

Trace3 Gov isn’t just about technology—it’s about people. We thrive on the energy, talent, and dedication of our workforce. From our culture to professional development, we prioritize our team. We live by our core values every day and hope you will as well!  Come join a Top Workplaces organization!

The DevSecOps Engineer II is responsible for building and setting up new development tools and infrastructure utilizing knowledge in continuous integration, delivery, and deployment (CI/CD), Container Orchestration and Security. Build and test end-to-end CI/CD pipelines, ensuring that systems are safe against security threats.

The DevSecOps Engineer II will provide subject matter expertise associated with related services including software engineering, DevOps, platform and infrastructure management, data management, automated testing, architecture development, security engineering and network engineering. May support infrastructure, platform, and application systems to develop, deploy and operate software systems in on-premises and air-gapped environments. Addresses complex problems in areas such as systems integration, compatibility, and on-premises environments.

 

SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Automating and deploying DevSecOps systems
• Creating and updating Terraform scripts to support DevSecOps systems
• Using GitOps tools, e.g. ArgoCD, to create, manage and deploy Helm Charts to Kubernetes clusters
• Working with the Platform One suite of services including Party Bus and Big Bang
• Troubleshooting and working with Kubernetes technology including pods, services, and custom resources
• Overseeing, automating, and streamlining container and security operations in a virtual environment
• Integrate security practices throughout the software lifecycle, minimize vulnerabilities in source code and internal applications, and ensure processes are running smoothly
• Automating processes (Terraform, Ansible, Python, Chef, PowerShell), working with containerization and orchestration (Docker or Podman, Kubernetes or OpenShift Container Platform), detecting security threats and vulnerabilities, and working in an enterprise-level virtual environment.

 

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience applying agile methodologies to the system development life cycle
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code/Configuration-as-Code & IaC Automation
• Experience with Kubernetes or OpenShift Container Platform
• DoD 8570 certification – or ability to obtain within 6 months
• Experience managing, testing, securing, and releasing software using automated tools
• Experience developing, testing, and deploying technologies to build automated Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment pipelines
• Experience supporting infrastructure, platform, and application systems to develop, deploy and operate software systems on a cloud hosted Kubernetes container platform
• Proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, Gitlab CD, Gitlab Runners, GitOps/ArgoCD, Helm, Kubectl
• Virtualization experience
• Experience automating DevOps processes (Ansible, Python, Chef, PowerShell)
• Experience detecting vulnerabilities in source code and internal applications

 

YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:                        5+ years of DevSecOps experience

SECURITY CLEARANCE:                         Active Top Secret Minimum – TS/SCI Preferred 

EDUCATION:                                             Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required

Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ. Certain positions may also be eligible for variable incentive compensation, such as bonuses or commissions, that is not included in the base salary.Estimated Pay Range$135,000—$155,000 USD

The Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans for you and your dependents
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match, 529 College Savings Plan, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability
• Competitive Compensation
• Training and development programs
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages
• Collaborative and cool culture
• Work-life balance and generous paid time off

 

Our Commitment

At the core of Trace3's DNA is our people. We are a diverse group of talented individuals who understand the importance of teamwork and demonstrating leadership, character, and passion in all that we do.

We’re committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to grow. We recognize that embracing diversity drives innovation, improves outcomes, fosters collaboration, boosts teammate satisfaction, and builds a more inclusive culture.

As an equal opportunity employer, Trace3 bases all employment decisions based on individual qualifications, merit, and business requirements. We do not engage in discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Any demographic information provided is strictly voluntary, kept confidential in accordance with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) regulations, and will not be used in employment decisions, including hiring, promotions, or mentorship programs. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process or participate in an interview, please email recruiting@trace3.com.

 

***To all recruitment agencies: Trace3 does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Trace3 employees or any other company location. Trace3 is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.