Senior DevSecOps Engineer (TS/SCI)

Vantor is forging the new frontier of spatial intelligence, helping decision makers and operators navigate what's happening now and shape what's coming next. Vantor is a place for problem solvers, changemakers, and go-getters-where people are working together to help our customers see the world differently, and in doing so, be seen differently. Come be part of a mission, not just a job, where you can: Shape your own future, build the next big thing, and change the world.

To be eligible for this position, you must be a U.S. Person, defined as a U.S. citizen, permanent resident, Asylee, or Refugee.

Note on Cleared Roles: If this position requires an active U.S. Government security clearance, applicants who do not currently hold the required clearance will not be eligible for consideration. Employment for cleared roles is contingent upon verification of clearance status.

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Please review the job details below.

This position requires an active U.S. Government Security Clearance at the TS/SCI level.

Vantor seeks a cleared and seasoned Senior DevSecOps Engineer to play a key role within a dynamic full technology stack engineering team. This team supports a large-scale Government Geospatial Information software system through both operational sustainment and new feature development. We are building and advancing a cloud-based collaborative geospatial mapping platform using commercial technologies to meet critical user needs. This senior position requires an engineer capable of designing solutions, tackling complex technical challenges, and contributing significantly across the technology stack.

Responsibilities:

• Be a leader in the design, development, and implementation of software engineering functions and processes for the mapping software stack.
• Diagnose and resolve complex issues across networks, automation pipelines, applications, and infrastructure.
• Oversee the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of mapping enclaves supporting multiple customers.
• Actively contribute to and help define the technical roadmap for future platform integrations and capabilities.
• Champion and enhance agile development practices within the team to effectively deliver requirements and expand capabilities for customers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active TS/SCI security clearance. Must be willing and able to obtain a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• Security+ Certification or ability to acquire
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related technical field plus 10 years of relevant experience; Or master's degree with 5 years of relevant experience; OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and managing CI/CD automation pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
• Be willing and able to work onsite in Herndon VA, with a portion of the time worked inside a SCIF

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience architecting highly available, scalable, and resilient systems in AWS.
• Experience with database administration (e.g., PostgreSQL/PostGIS tuning).
• Formal or informal experience in technical leadership or leading development efforts on significant features/projects.
• Working knowledge and practical experience managing SSL/TLS certificates, PKI, and related security configurations (e.g., Keytool, OpenSSL).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Demonstrated engineering team leadership.

Pay Transparency: In support of pay transparency at Vantor, we disclose salary ranges on all U.S. job postings. The successful candidate's starting pay will fall within the salary range provided below and is determined based on job-related factors, including, but not limited to, the experience, qualifications, knowledge, skills, geographic work location, and market conditions. Candidates with the minimum necessary experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skillsets for the position should not expect to receive the upper end of the pay range.

The base pay for this position within California, Colorado, Hawaii, New Jersey, the Washington, DC metropolitan area, and for all other states is:

$165,000.00 - $180,000.00

Benefits: Vantor offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond the standard, including a robust 401(k) with company match, mental health resources, and unique perks like student loan repayment assistance, adoption reimbursement and pet insurance to support all aspects of your life. You can find more information on our benefits at: https://www.Vantor.com/careers

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted and will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If the job is reposted regardless of reason, it will remain posted three days from the date the job is reposted and will remain reposted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire.

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To apply, submit your application via Vantor's Career page.

EEO Policy: Vantor is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. We believe in fostering an environment where all team members feel respected, valued, and encouraged to share their ideas. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.