About Zaden Technologies, Inc.
Join Zaden Technologies on our mission to simplify the delivery and improve the utility of software products for our customers. At Zaden, we believe that our employees are our greatest assets. We hire the right candidates with the right skill sets who fit our culture of customer obsession, innovation, and continuous learning. We are our customer’s biggest advocate and we are looking for like-minded individuals who encompass these same ideals. It is important to us to offer you competitive pay and comprehensive benefits with opportunities that match your life and propel your career!Zaden Technologies designs secure, scalable software ecosystems for critical defense programs.
We are a DevSecOps-driven engineering firm supporting the next generation of missile defense, space, and C4ISR systems. Our teams integrate automation, compliance, and innovation across secure cloud and hybrid environments.We are seeking a Senior/Principal Azure Cloud & IaC DevSecOps Engineer to lead secure infrastructure automation across
Azure Government
and
AWS GovCloud
environments. This role will own the development of scalable, compliant Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) architectures, ensuring alignment with
DoD Cloud SRG IL4–IL6
,
NIST 800-53
, and
DevSecOps Reference Design
standards.You will partner with software, cybersecurity, and ATO teams to modernize deployment workflows for critical defense systems under programs like
GMD SITR
and
NGI
.
Role Responsibilities:
- Design, deploy, and manage Azure IL4–IL6 environments using Terraform, Bicep, and Ansible.
- Implement automated CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions.
- Integrate Kubernetes (AKS) and container orchestration with Helm and FluxCD for GitOps delivery.
- Enforce security controls via STIG, Iron Bank, and DoD Container Hardening Guides.
- Build automated compliance evidence pipelines supporting Continuous ATO (cATO).
- Collaborate with cybersecurity teams on SAST, DAST, and SBOM integrations (SonarQube, Fortify, Trivy).
- Author and maintain Terraform modules and documentation for reproducible environments.
- Support monitoring, logging, and observability with Prometheus, Grafana, and Azure Monitor.
Required Qualifications:
- U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain or maintain a DoD clearance.
- 5+ years in DevSecOps or Cloud Engineering roles.
- Deep experience with Azure Cloud (IL4/IL5/IL6) and Terraform IaC.
- Experience managing Kubernetes (AKS/EKS), Docker, and GitOps workflows.
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, DoD SRG, and secure SDLC frameworks.
- Proficient in at least one scripting language (Bash, Python, PowerShell).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active TS/SCI clearance.
- Certified Azure Solutions Architect (AZ-305) or Azure Administrator (AZ-104).
- HashiCorp Terraform Associate or CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator).
- Experience automating accreditation evidence or developing for Continuous ATO pipelines.
This position offers a unique chance to contribute to a vital aspect of national defense.
What we offer:
- Robust startup environment with a variety of projects to work on
- Growth paths and endless opportunities to learn and develop
- Paid holidays
- Employer contributions toward 401k
- Performance-based bonus and profit-sharing
- 50% coverage of health insurance for employees and their dependents
Zaden Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a commitment to diversity. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation or any other legally protected status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know by emailing us at people@zadentech.com.To all recruitment agencies: Zaden Technologies does not accept agency resumes.
Please do not forward resumes to our people team email or Zaden employees. Zaden is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
