About this opportunity
Draper lists this Senior DevSecOps Engineer opportunity in boston, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation.
Job Description Summary
Designs and operates secure, automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD for mission-critical embedded and flight software systems, enabling reproducible builds, integrated security controls, and compliant delivery in constrained and air-gapped environments. Partners with software, systems, and cybersecurity teams to standardize toolchains, enforce policy-as-code, and meet defense standards (e.g., DO-178C, NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs). Requires proficiency in GitLab (pipelines, runners, package registry), scripting (Python, Bash), and systems languages (C/C++), along with experience in cross-compilation (GCC/Clang, Yocto, Buildroot), RTOS platforms (VxWorks, FreeRTOS, Zephyr), containerization (Docker/Podman), Kubernetes, infrastructure-as-code (Terraform, Ansible), and software supply chain security (SAST/DAST/SCA tools, SBOMs, artifact signing). Familiarity with Linux hardening, FIPS environments, PKI/TLS, and delivery to classified or disconnected systems is expected.
Responsibilities
Duties/Responsibilities
Independently execute task assignments under some oversight of program leadership and/or senior staff.
Designs algorithms using modern theory and proven techniques, adheres to software best practices.
Analyzes designs to demonstrate performance and functionality.
Develops and executes software tests to check compliance with requirements.
Prepares technical data, procedures, reports, drawings, manuals, and other required documentation.
Communicates with customers and stakeholders to establish requirements and describe the design and deliverables.
Identify challenges and risks associated with assigned tasks and communicate them to project leadership.
Drives solutions to complex problems with limited direction — contribute to requirements development, propose unique solutions, and adapt appropriately to changes in requirements.
Provides insight and suggest adaptations or modifications to processes and/or applications based on quantitative data or results.
Identifies project technical risks and mitigation strategies.
Skills/Abilities
Curiosity-driven approach to solving complex, customer-driven problems as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrate an ability to learn new programming languages and technologies quickly.
Collaborate and communicate effectively and openly with multi-disciplinary program team members, program leadership, and non-technical personnel.
A team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to balance multiple competing tasks and demands.
Education
Requires a bachelor's in Computer Science or other related field. Master's degree is preferred.
Experience
3-5 years experience in Software Engineering or related field.
Additional Job Description
Applicants selected for this position will be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. Secret Clearance is preferred.
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Job Location
City: Cambridge
State: Massachusetts
Postal Code:
The US base salary range for this full-time position is $75,000.00 - $156,000.00.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. The compensation details listed reflect the base salary only and do not include bonuses or benefits.
Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs, health and finance workshops, off-site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply at
Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact
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Worksite address
boston, MA, 02298, US
Who can apply
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