Responsibilities
CI/CD Pipeline Engineering – Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting software delivery across multiple environments.
Deployment Automation – Develop automated deployment processes that improve consistency, reliability, and delivery velocity.
GitOps & Source Control Management – Implement and support Git-based workflows, branching strategies, repository management, and deployment automation practices.
Kubernetes Platform Support – Deploy, configure, troubleshoot, and optimize Kubernetes-based application environments.
Helm & Release Management – Develop and maintain Helm charts, deployment templates, and environment-specific configurations.
Toolchain Engineering – Maintain and improve software delivery toolchains supporting development, testing, security scanning, deployment, and operational monitoring.
Multi-Environment Deployment Support – Coordinate deployments across development, integration, test, and operational environments with varying security requirements and constraints.
Security Integration – Work closely with cyber teams to incorporate security controls, scanning, compliance requirements, and vulnerability remediation into delivery pipelines.
Release Engineering – Support release packaging, deployment validation, rollback strategies, and operational readiness activities.
Platform Troubleshooting – Investigate and resolve pipeline, deployment, infrastructure, and integration issues affecting software delivery.
Collaboration – Partner with software developers, AI engineers, systems engineers, cyber teams, and operational stakeholders to improve delivery effectiveness and reliability.
Work Environment
Location: Remote allowed with preference for El Segundo, CA (Work-from-home flexibility with on-site support as required)
Travel Requirements: Minimal
Working Hours: Standard
Required
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, computer science, math, physics, or related technical field
8+ years of experience supporting DevOps, DevSecOps, platform engineering, release engineering, or software delivery activities
Strong experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Strong experience with Git-based development workflows and source control management
Experience developing and maintaining Helm charts and Kubernetes deployment configurations
Strong experience administering and troubleshooting Kubernetes-based environments
Understanding of software deployment lifecycles across multiple environments and security domains
Experience supporting containerized applications and cloud-native architectures
Familiarity with software delivery automation, infrastructure automation, and deployment orchestration
Strong scripting or automation experience using tools such as Bash, Python, or Go
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams
Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint)
Desired
Active Secret or higher clearance
Experience supporting Space Systems Command (SSC), Space Operations Command (SpOC/CFC), or other DoD software programs
Familiarity with DevSecOps practices and secure software delivery methodologies
Understanding of software deployment challenges across IL5, IL6, air-gapped, or other restricted environments
Experience integrating security scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines
Familiarity with software supply chain security practices including artifact signing, SBOM generation, and provenance validation
Experience supporting cloud-native mission platforms and distributed application architectures
Familiarity with Agile software development environments and Program Increment (PI) execution
Experience supporting SATCOM, mission systems, or operational C2 environments
Experience with tools such as GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Argo CD, Argo Workflows, Tekton, or similar CI/CD platforms
Experience supporting Harbor, Nexus, Artifactory, or similar artifact repositories
Familiarity with Kubernetes security tools, policy engines, or runtime security platforms
Experience supporting deployments across multiple security enclaves or classified environments
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, OpenTofu, or Ansible
Experience supporting MLOps platforms, model deployment pipelines, AI workload orchestration, or machine learning lifecycle management
Experience supporting AI-enabled mission systems or modern software factories
Relevant certifications such as Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Security+, CISSP, GitLab, or cloud platform certifications
Certifications such as INCOSE CSEP/ESEP
Basic Compensation: $126,000 to $170,000 in El Segundo, CA
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Ready to Make a Difference? If you’re excited about making a significant impact in the field of space defense and working on projects that matter, we encourage you to apply and join our team.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
Belong, Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR, we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to, and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of team’s philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong, Connect and Grow. We Deliver – Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, union status and/or beliefs, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
