About this opportunity
Iridium lists this Senior Cloud DevSecOps Engineer opportunity in chandler, Arizona. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Overview
Iridium is an award‑winning, innovative satellite communications company offering worldwide voice and data connectivity. For over 20 years, our unique network has supported critical communications needs for individuals, businesses and the evolving Internet of Things.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active/current Secret Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain one (an active clearance in the last 24 months is considered active).
What You’ll Do
Independently design, develop, test, enhance, and maintain cloud‑native software applications and supporting cloud infrastructure and deployment platforms
Design, implement, and optimize secure cloud architectures, application security controls, and deployment solutions for mission‑critical applications
Build, maintain, and automate CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and containerized deployment environments
Collaborate with software, systems, operations, cybersecurity, and infrastructure engineers to integrate cloud‑native solutions throughout the software development lifecycle
Support software integration, testing, troubleshooting, deployment, and sustainment activities
Build, maintain, and improve software build environments, automated testing, and deployment processes as appropriate
Participate in Agile/Scrum planning activities, sprint execution, backlog refinement, and software release planning
Maintain accurate project status, technical documentation, and issue tracking using approved development tools
Follow established engineering processes including configuration management, change control, risk management, software quality, and secure development practices
Clearly communicate technical concepts, project status, risks, and recommendations to technical and non‑technical stakeholders
Identify opportunities to improve software quality, team processes, automation, and overall engineering efficiency
Provide technical guidance and knowledge sharing within the engineering team
What You’ll Need to Succeed
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline
8+ years of professional software development experience developing production‑quality software throughout the full lifecycle
Experience with AWS EKS/Kubernetes and automated container deployments
Experience with Terraform or other Infrastructure as Code tools
Experience with Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or similar solutions
Proficiency with Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or alternatives) and deployment automation
Experience developing scalable, maintainable, and well‑tested software
Experience using source control, issue tracking, and collaborative development tools
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey products, deliverables, analyses, or issues to groups outside your team or those who are unfamiliar with the topic
Experience working within Agile software development environments
Have confidence and be able to build relationships with leadership and colleagues outside your team
Possess an analytical mindset, with the ability to understand a situation or problem and think critically to make decisions and devise out‑of‑the‑box solutions
Be proactive in providing feedback and enthusiastic in sharing knowledge with others
Capable of prioritizing your own tasks and potentially the tasks of others while ensuring deadlines are met
Things That Would Be Great if You Brought to the Table
Knowledge of infrastructure automation and cloud networking concepts
Familiarity with DevSecOps principles and secure software development practices
Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools and application security principles, vulnerability assessment, and secure coding practices (e.g., certificate injections, token validation)
Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)
Familiarity with security analysis tools such as Fortify, SonarQube, or similar platforms
AWS Solutions Architect Associate or Professional certification
Familiarity with Linux operating systems and Bash scripting
Other Requirements
Be a U.S. Citizen
Work Environment
This position primarily works in an office setting and is largely sedentary, with the majority of time spent using a computer. The role typically requires the use of basic office equipment such as a phone, video, computer, keyboard, mouse, and printer.
Under Iridium’s Hybrid Work Policy, employees are expected to work at least three days per week (approximately 60%) in an Iridium office to support collaboration, relationship‑building, and professional growth.
Additional Information
This job description outlines the general nature and level of work for this role and is not a comprehensive list of duties, responsibilities, or qualifications. Employees may be assigned additional responsibilities as needed.
Base Pay Range: $120,000 - $160,000 USD
Actual compensation will be determined based on a variety of factors and this range represents an estimate of compensation at the time of posting. Base salary is only one part of our compensation package for this role. Employees may also be eligible for company stock and annual bonus. Other benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance coverage; 401(k) retirement plan options; paid time off and paid holidays; paid parental leave; and other discounts and perks.
Equal Opportunity
Iridium is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.
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Worksite address
chandler, AZ, 85249, US
Who can apply
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