Senior DevSecOps & Test Automation Engineer
CANX 1 | Columbia, MD
JOB DESCRIPTION
X8 is seeking a Senior Computer and Information Systems Manager to support USCYBERCOM mission systems and cyberspace operations. This role combines technical leadership in DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing with analysis and coordination supporting mission-critical cyber capabilities.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING- Design and sustain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure for USCYBERCOM mission systems.
- Develop and optimize automated testing frameworks and validation pipelines for secure, reliable software.
- Support deployment and lifecycle management across development, test, and operational environments.
- Evaluate containerization, automation, and DevOps technologies for mission integration.
- Document architectures, test plans, CI/CD workflows, and operational procedures.
- Coordinate with developers, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to translate requirements into testable solutions.
- Support cyberspace operations strategy, policy, and doctrine analysis; assess program risks and brief actionable findings to senior officials.
WHAT REQUIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience with large-scale CI/CD infrastructure and source control tools (e.g., GitLab, MinIO, Bitbucket, Jenkins).
- Experience integrating, deploying, and validating software across development, test, and operational pipelines.
- Experience with vSphere or Aria virtualization platforms and Podman/Docker containers.
- Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks such as Robot Framework, pytest, or GoogleTest.
- Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical test documentation.
WHAT DESIRED SKILLS YOU'LL BRING- Developmental testing or cybersecurity engineering experience; related master's degree.
- Cross-compilation across architectures (PPC, MIPS, x86, ARM, RISC-V).
- Experience with Jira, Confluence, and translating user stories into measurable test objectives.
- GIAC Cloud Security Automation certification or comparable cybersecurity/DevOps credential.
MINIMUM CLEARANCE REQUIRED- Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
WHY JOIN X8?
Support consequential cyber missions alongside experienced technical teams in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.
COMPENSATION
- $140,000+ (depending on education and experience)
- Bonus potential
- 401K Match – 10%
- Paid time off – 24 PTO Days, 13 Holidays
- Medical Benefits – 100% Employee, 80% Dependent, $1000 company paid HSA Contribution