Senior DevSecOps / Platform Security Engineer (AWS + Kubernetes)

DEFCON AI DEFCON AI is a modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) company that provides cutting-edge technology solutions for generating operationally relevant insights for the next generation of logistics and mobility decision making.

An AI- driven software incorporating an intelligent agent within a simulation environment — DEFCON is the next driving force in defining how logistics disruptions are handled.

We are a team of mission-focused, world-class AI Engineers, mobility, and logistics experts (and some business folks) who are leveraging big data and cutting-edge technology to develop the next generation of technologies for addressing how our partners can better prepare for contested mobility disruptions.

Together, we are building much needed solutions to address our Nation's pressing challenges in the areas of logistics and mobility.

About the Role We’re hiring a senior, hands-on DevSecOps/Platform Security Engineer to build and operate production security controls across our AWS and Kubernetes platform.

You’ll design and implement guardrails that make secure delivery the default—covering CI/CD security automation, software supply chain controls, and Kubernetes policy enforcement—while partnering closely with Platform/SRE and Security/GRC.

What You'll Own: You'll have real ownership over critical platform security capabilities including:

What You’ll Do • Design, build, and maintain CI/CD security controls that scale across repositories and teams (reusable pipeline components, templates, and standards).

Real Production Responsibility: This role builds and runs production secutiry systems. • You'll ship code and infrastructure, not just recommendations

Regulated Environment Support This role supports delivery into regulated environments and works closely with Security/GRC to implement engineering-owned controls and produce audit-ready evidence.

You’ll help translate requirements (for example, NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC expectations) into practical, automated guardrails within CI/CD, AWS, and Kubernetes.

What We’re Looking For (Required) • 5+ years of experience in DevOps/SRE/Platform Engineering and/or Security Engineering with a strong automation and delivery focus.

Nice to Have (Preferred) • Experience with Kubernetes policy-as-code tooling (OPA/Gatekeeper, Kyverno) and secure workload identity patterns (OIDC/IRSA).

How we work:

Other Qualifications • Analytical Aptitude: Possess keen analytical and problem-solving skills, coupled with the capability to understand complex software challenges and collaborate toward viable solutions.

Candidates with 6+ years of relevant experience will be considered regardless of their academic pedigree. • Continuous Learner: A commitment to perpetually update one's skill set, staying aligned with the latest in technology trends and best practices.

What We Offer:

This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors. #LI-RCP