Senior DevSecOps & Test Automation Engineer with Security Clearance

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