Software Engineer Iii, Devsecops

Position Title: Software Engineer III, DevSecOpsPosition Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract opportunity located in Louisville, CO.Job Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain GitHub Enterprise installations both on-premises and in Azure environments, leveraging Kubernetes for build runners while synchronizing GitHub Enterprise in Azure with air-gapped environments.
• Configure, deploy, and maintain Artifactory in air-gapped environments and develop CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, Docker, and Kubernetes.
• Monitor system performance, troubleshooting issues, ensuring high service availability, and collaborating with software developers to optimize development processes and embed security practices.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using tools like Terraform and Ansible, conduct comprehensive system tests covering security, performance, and availability assessments, and ensure the team produces quality-driven, reproducible software that adheres to industry best practices.

Job Qualifications:

• Requires bachelor's degree in a related field (or equivalent work experience in lieu of degree or master's +3 yrs experience.
• Typically, 5+ years of related experience.
• Expertise in one to multiple programming languages and advanced understanding of software development principles.
• Ability to design and architect complex software systems.
• Experience with different software development methodologies such as Agile and Scrum/Kanban.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to mentor and guide other engineers.
• An active Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required.
• Willingness and ability to obtain Security Plus or IAT2 certification is required.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• Security Plus or IAT2 certification
• Proven experience as a DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer
• Proficient in one or more scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Strong experience designing and implementing GitHub CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or Ansible
• Expertise in containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes
• Experience working in air-gapped environments and synchronizing external and internal systems.
• Experience with Windows and Linux software development
• Ability to identify bottlenecks in software development and create solutions to increase efficiency.
• Strong understanding of security and software development best practices and principles.
• Experience with additional DevSecOps tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms, specifically Azure.
• Experience with logging and monitoring tools (ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana).
• Experience with C/C++ build tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

Job Details:

• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Louisville, CO.
• Pay Rate Range: $70-89/hr.
• Required US Citizenship: May be required to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance at the appropriate level.

Benefits Package: Protingent offers competitive salaries, insurance plan options (HDHP plan or POS plan), education/certification reimbursement, pre-tax commuter benefits, Paid Time Off (PTO), and an administered 401k plan.About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.