Secure Software Developer Jobs in Huntsville, AL

PeopleTec is currently seeking a Secure Software Delivery Engineer to support our Huntsville, AL location.

PeopleTec is hiring a Secure Software Delivery Engineer for our Software Deployment Team. The team's mission is to deliver GOTS and COTS software into an accredited environment by ensuring all artifacts are properly STIG'd, hardened, scanned, validated, and ready for delivery through the DevSecOps CD pipeline. This engineer is hands-on with the onboarding, hardening, and release of non-infrastructure applications, Kubernetes images, VMs, and executables, and owns the day-to-day pipeline work that gets software from vendor to accredited environment. 

Responsibilities:

• Onboard and manage the lifecycle of GOTS and COTS software, including Kubernetes images, VMs, and executables. 
• Apply STIGs, harden artifacts, and execute scans (vulnerability, compliance, malware) as part of the intake and release process. 
• Build and maintain reusable CD pipeline components and container security guardrails for non-infrastructure applications. 
• Validate image provenance, signatures, and SBOMs; flag and remediate supply-chain issues. 
• Execute release readiness, security, and compliance checks before delivery into the accredited environment. 
• Author and maintain vendor deployment guides and delivery patterns. 
• Configure, operate, and maintain non-infrastructure applications in the accredited environment. 
• Coordinate with vendors, security, and accreditation teams to resolve findings and unblock releases. 

Required Skills/Experience:

• 4+ years in DevSecOps, software deployment, platform engineering, or related. 
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes and container workflows (Docker, Podman, or equivalent). 
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Jenkins, or equivalent). 
• Working knowledge of DISA STIGs, SCAP, and hardening practices. 
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (ACAS/Nessus, Trivy, Anchore, or Prisma/Twistlock). 
• Familiarity with image signing and SBOM tooling (Cosign, Sigstore, Syft, or equivalent). 
• Scripting proficiency in Bash, Python, or PowerShell. 
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• An active DoD TS/SCI clearance is required to perform this work. Candidates must be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance, and the ability to maintain this level of clearance during their employment.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (additional experience may substitute). 

Desired Skills:

• Active TOP SECRET or TS/SCI clearance. 
• Experience deploying COTS or GOTS software in DoD or federal accredited environments. 
• DoD 8570 / 8140 IAT II or higher (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent). 
• Familiarity with GitOps tooling (ArgoCD, Flux) and infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible). 
• Familiarity with RMF and the ATO process. 
• Experience with classified or air-gapped deployment pipelines

People First. Technology Always.

PeopleTec, Inc. is an employee-owned small business founded in Huntsville, AL that provides exceptional customer support by employing and retaining a highly skilled workforce.

Culture: The name "PeopleTec" was deliberately chosen to remind us of our core value system - our people. Our company's foundation was built on placing our employees and customers first. With an award-winning atmosphere, we have matured into a company that boasts the best and brightest across multiple technical fields.

Career: At PeopleTec, we value your long-term goals. Whether it's through our continuing-education opportunities, our robust training programs, or our "People First" benefits package, PeopleTec truly believes that our best investments are our people.

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EEO Statement

PeopleTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, applicationhelp@peopletec.com and/or phone number (256.319.3800) to contact us about your interest in employment with PeopleTec, Inc.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship, ancestry, marital status, protected veteran status, disability status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. PeopleTec, Inc. participates in E-Verify.