Collaborative Environment: Team Beskar thrives in a dynamic, mission-driven environment where our employees work shoulder-to-shoulder with software engineers, DevSecOps architects, product leads, trainers, facilitators and defense specialists. We embrace Agile methodologies and secure development practices to ensure rapid iteration, compliance alignment, and seamless integration across modular systems. Our culture prioritizes clarity, precision, and innovation—fostering open communication, iterative refinement, and deep collaboration to deliver documentation that’s not only compliant, but strategic and impactful across DoW.
Impactful Work: Your work here will directly support the Space Force in securing national defense assets and advancing space technology. By supporting KBR initiatives, you’ll be at the forefront of innovations that safeguard satellites, enhance space situational awareness, and strengthen U.S. space dominance. Your contributions will have real-world impacts, from improving software resilience to enhancing global communications and security operations in space.
Key Responsibilities
Work across multiple technology stacks, gaining hands-on experience with various languages, frameworks, and tools to support a broad range of applications.
Work in languages such as Python, Java, C++, JavaScript, and GoLang, Next.js Express, Node.js among other languages to deliver industry standard application functionality.
Work with database technologies such as PostgreSQL, Mongo DB, Oracle, MySQL, and others.
Design, develop, and implement secure, end-to-end Kubernetes or Docker-based cluster and application lifecycles.
Participate in software development using CI/CD pipelines, with a focus on security and automation.
Collaborate with clients and internal teams to architect containerized solutions and cloud-native applications.
Apply GitOps principles for automated and reliable deployment processes.
Implement DevSecOps best practices, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of the development lifecycle.
Ensure effective log management and use analytics tools for system monitoring and optimization.
Develop and maintain scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) to automate security checks, deployment processes, and routine DevOps task
Leverage AWS cloud services and other cloud platforms to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security.
Contribute to the development of secure network configurations and cloud-based security architecture.
Maintain strong familiarity with Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
Assist in implementing Service Mesh solutions (e.g., Istio) to support secure and efficient service-to-service communications.
Collaborate with teams using version control systems like GitLab, and work with automation tools like Ansible, Maven, and Gradle.
Stay current with cloud technologies, industry best practices, and evolving security threats to recommend innovative solutions.
Maintain infrastructure using IaC/CaC
Qualifications
Required
Secret Clearance or above
Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a Related field
5 years experience developing web based applications
5 years’ experience with Kubernetes or Docker
Develop and implement end-to-end cluster and application lifecycles
Experience working with Agile, Agile XP, DevOps, and DevSecOps methodologies
Experience with HTML, JavaScript, Material UI, TypeScript, React
Experience with scripting languages Python, Bash, Powershell
Networking experience
Experience working with version control systems like Gitlab
Experience in software systems development using CI/CD pipelines, Gitlab CI and ArgoCD
Strong problem-solving skills
Passionate about automation, system efficiency, and security
Experience in Database development like PostgreSQL
Experience with Log Management and Analytics tools
Proficient in tools like AWS Cloud Services, AWS S3, Gitlab, Ansible, Maven, Gradle
Experience with Integration Testing
Experience with Unit Testing tools Vitest, Jest, Cypress or Playwright
Experience with Test Driven Development
Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code
Desired
Experience with writing custom Helm Charts
Experience with Big Data
Experience in Database development like PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle, MongoDB
Experience with Data Visualization tools PowerBI, Tableau, Python
Experience or knowledge of Service-Mesh, such as Istio
Experience with Ansible, Maven, Gradle
Experience with Vue.Js and Angular
Basic Compensation: $120,000 - $140,000 (For Colorado Springs, CO Only)
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of a sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short-term incentives, long-term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
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.
