... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
Sr. Staff Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$160K - $180K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · Hybrid
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · Hybrid
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Junior Software Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$85K - $115K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
Junior Software Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$85K - $115K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · Hybrid
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · Hybrid
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$112K - $137K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$112K - $137K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$130K - $150K/yr
Our approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.S ... What You'll Do Our Senior Mechanical Engineer will: * Lead the design and development of complex ...
Senior Mechanical Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$130K - $150K/yr
Our approach is grounded in operator-centered design, rapid iteration from field use, and U.S ... What You'll Do Our Senior Mechanical Engineer will: * Lead the design and development of complex ...
Senior Test Engineer
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Senior Test Engineer
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
DevSec Ops Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
DevSec Ops Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Senior Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$140K - $165K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
Senior Electrical Engineer
Denver, CO · On-site
$140K - $165K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
Automation Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site +1
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force sees ...
Automation Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site +1
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force sees ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Automation Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Automation Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Senior Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Senior Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Automation Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$45.25 - $59.75/hr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Automation Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$45.25 - $59.75/hr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Systems Engineer - Modeler
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. We are seeking a Systems Engineer - Modeler to lead MBSE driven ...
Senior Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Senior Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Senior Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
Senior Test Engineer
Colorado Springs, CO · On-site
$120K - $160K/yr
... operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery ... strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force ...
IT Support Engineer II
Denver, CO · On-site
$50K - $80K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
IT Support Engineer II
Denver, CO · On-site
$50K - $80K/yr
You will join a team of operators, engineers, and builders who solve hard problems with humility and focus. We design and produce multi-mission aerial systems that operators trust to perform in real ...
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Job description
Job ID: 2613882-OTHLOC-100000654856411
Location: Colorado Springs, CO, US
Date Posted: 2026-06-22
Category: Information Technology
Subcategory: IT Sys Integration
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 25% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: TS.SCI
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: None
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_HYBRID
Description
SAIC is a trusted leader in delivering advanced command and control capabilities across the Department of the Air Force, bringing deep expertise in how cutting edge technologies are engineered, secured, and delivered to the fight. At the center of this mission, the Common Mission Control Center (CMCC) unifies data, sensors, mission applications, cloud based services, and emerging AI enabled automation to give warfighters a decisive edge—turning complex, multidomain information into fast, clear, and actionable decisions in the moments that matter most. The CMCC System Facilitator contract positions SAIC to accelerate how new capabilities are integrated, tested, secured, and transitioned into operational use, working side by side with operators, engineers, Capability Providers, and government teams to ensure every delivery strengthens mission readiness. This effort offers the chance to directly shape how the Air Force sees, decides, and acts across all domains—making a tangible and immediate impact on warfighter effectiveness.
SAIC is seeking a DevSec Ops Engineer to join the CMCC DSOP team. This role executes day to day DevSecOps engineering: CI/CD pipeline automation, InfrastructureasCode (IaC) and ConfigurationasCode (CaC), secure build/test/deploy gates, environment provisioning, and release promotion across environments. The DSOP Engineer collaborates with the Release Manager, Integration, Cloud, Cyber, and Test teams to deliver secure, repeatable, auditable capability deployments.
This position will be located in Chantilly, VA, Beale AFB, CA or Colorado Springs, CO.
Job Duties include:
- Implement DSOP Chief’s technical direction for CI/CD automation (GitLab/Jenkins/Argo CD), build orchestration, and deployment pipelines.
- Author and maintain IaC/CaC (Terraform, Ansible, Helm) for environment provisioning, configuration baselines, and drift control.
- Integrate and operate security gates (SAST/DAST/SCA, SBOM generation, STIG/ACAS checks) within pipelines; remediate findings with developers.
- Support environment promotion by validating build status, automated test results, rollback plans, and readiness artifacts.
- Engineer containerized workloads (Kubernetes, Docker/Podman), registries, image signing/validation, and GitOps workflows.
- Coordinate with Release Manager to package deployables, confirm SIP/CCB entrance criteria, and maintain traceability to baselines.
- Troubleshoot deployment failures and pipeline issues across cloud, network, and platform layers; drive root‑cause analysis and corrective actions.
- Develop observability and monitoring (logs/metrics/alerts) and reliability improvements for DSOP operations.
- Support cross‑domain transfer workflows by preparing and validating artifacts per authorized processes.
- Document DSOP run‑books, automation playbooks, and operational SOPs; contribute to PI Planning, Scrum of Scrums, and retrospectives.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors and fourteen (14) years or more of related experience; OR Masters and twelve (12) years or more of related experience; OR PhD or JD and nine (9) years or more of related experience.
- TS/SCI clearance and US citizenship.
- DoD 8140/8570 baseline certification (e.g., Security +, CISSP, or equivalent).
- 10–14+ years in systems integration/DevSecOps/platform engineering within complex or classified programs.
- Hands on expertise with CI/CD (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, Argo CD) and source control (Git/Bitbucket).
- Experience with Kubernetes, containers (Docker/Podman), and Helmbased deployments.
- Proficiency in Terraform/Ansible (IaC/CaC), environment provisioning, configuration baselines, and automation.
- Practical knowledge of secure software delivery: SAST/DAST/SCA, SBOM, STIG hardening, vulnerability remediation, RMF/cATO alignment.
- Experience operating across multiple environments/enclaves; comfort with rollback, blue/green, and canary strategies.
- Familiarity with Agile practices (Scrum/SAFe) and Atlassian tools (Jira/Confluence) for planning, tracking, and documentation.
- Strong troubleshooting, scripting (Python/Bash/YAML), and crossteam communication skills.
Desired Qualifications:
- Prior support to CMCC, CBC2, AOC Falconer, DI, JFN, or other DAF C3BM modernization programs.
- Experience with AWS GovCloud/Platform One/SC2S and secure cloud networking patterns.
- Exposure to UCI schema, externals/API integrations, and EICD governance.
- Experience building observability stacks (Prometheus/Grafana/Elastic) and reliability engineering practices.
- AWS Solutions Architect / AWS DevOps Engineer, CKA/CKAD (Kubernetes).
- SAFe Agilist or Scrum certification; ITIL a plus.
- Demonstrated technical writing, briefing, and SOP/playbook development.
Target salary range: $120,001 - $160,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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