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Distance Exact 10 miles 15 miles 25 miles 50 miles 65 miles 100 miles 500 miles Advanced Search &nbsp Search Job Details Engineering Software Engineer-DevSecOps 3 Ridley Park, PA Posted: 7/30/2026 Job Description Job ID#: 219290 Job Category: Engineering Position Type: Associate - W2 Duration: 52 Shift: 1 PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-DevSecOps 3, in Ridley Park, PA. Job ID#219290 Job Description: The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation and solid understanding of DevOps principles, cloud computing, and automation practices with a passion for technology, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. In this role, you will integrate security into every phase of the software development lifecycle, automate infrastructure and security controls, and enable faster, safer delivery of software across multiple cloud environments ensuring reliability and scalability of our capabilities. As part of the team, you will execute a wide range of complex tasks leveraging cutting-edge software technologies that define the future of digital and analytics solutions for our customers. Position Responsibilities Design, implement, and operate secure, scalable cloud architectures across cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), optimizing reliability, performance, and cost. Develop and maintain cloud-native solutions and services following architectural and security best practices. Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or equivalent, including testing, configuration management, and version control. Implement identity and access management, zero-trust principles, automated compliance checks, and auditable governance across all environments. Harden and operate containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) including image hardening, runtime security, network policies, RBAC, and secure service mesh configurations. Enforce secure software delivery pipelines with automated vulnerability management, patching workflows, secret management, software bill of material generation, and secure artifact repositories. Enable resilient deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, automated rollback) with secure rollback procedures and high-availability considerations. Monitor, detect, and respond to security events leveraging centralized logging, alerting, threat detection, and incident response runbooks. Partner with development teams on threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews to translate security requirements into actionable tasks and deliverables. Drive continuous improvement of cloud security posture with industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, OWASP) and implement policy-as-code and automation to raise the security baseline. Liaise with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide guidance, and propose optimized cloud solutions. Contribute to platform and application security reviews and design discussions. Document architectures, decisions, and operational runbooks. Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience) 5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or security-focused roles with hands-on cloud experience with relevant certifications. Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with multi-cloud strategies. Strong programming and scripting skills (e.g. Python, Bash; Go/Java/JavaScript). Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders. Experience with IaC and automated testing of infrastructure (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM). Understanding of networking concepts, security protocols, and best practices in cloud environments. Proficiency with CI/CD tools (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI), version control (Git) and automation frameworks. Deep knowledge of DevSecOps practices (SAST/DAST, container security, image scanning, secret management, software bill of material, policy as code). Hands-on experience with containers and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) and associated security controls. Familiarity with security standards and compliance frameworks (NIST, CIS Benchmarks, OWASP) and risk-based security practices. Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience) Bachelor s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent practical experience. Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, CompTIA Cloud+, Certified Cloud Security Professional) are a plus. 1+ years of experience in the Aerospace industry. Experience in government or military programs and regulatory/compliance familiarity. Education / Experience: Education/experience typically acquired through advanced technical education from an accredited course of study in engineering, computer science, mathematics, physics or chemistry (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 5 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of technical education and experience (e.g. PhD, Master+3 years' related work experience). In the USA, ABET accreditation is the preferred, although not required, accreditation standard. Benefits offered to vary by the contract. Depending on your temporary assignment, benefits may include direct deposit, free career counseling services, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonus, affordable medical coverage plan, and DailyPay (in some locations). For a full description of benefits available to you, be sure to talk with your recruiter. Job Requirements Minimum Security Clearance: No Clearance Military connected talent encouraged to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor / Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals / Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit tadpgs.com or pdsdefense.com The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable: • The California Fair Chance Act • Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance • Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers • San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance Already have an account? Login here © PDS Defense Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | EEO Statement and Legal Notices |

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Software Engineer-DevSecOps 3 Ridley Park, PA Posted: 7/30/2026
Associate - W2
PDS Defense, Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer-DevSecOps 3, in Ridley Park, PA. Job ID#219290
Position Responsibilities
Design, implement, and operate secure, scalable cloud architectures across cloud providers (e.g. AWS, Azure, and/or GCP), optimizing reliability, performance, and cost.
Develop and maintain cloud-native solutions and services following architectural and security best practices.
Build and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, ARM, or equivalent, including testing, configuration management, and version control.
Implement identity and access management, zero-trust principles, automated compliance checks, and auditable governance across all environments.
Harden and operate containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes) including image hardening, runtime security, network policies, RBAC, and secure service mesh configurations.
Enforce secure software delivery pipelines with automated vulnerability management, patching workflows, secret management, software bill of material generation, and secure artifact repositories.
Enable resilient deployment strategies (blue/green, canary, automated rollback) with secure rollback procedures and high-availability considerations.
Monitor, detect, and respond to security events leveraging centralized logging, alerting, threat detection, and incident response runbooks.
Partner with development teams on threat modeling, risk assessments, and architecture reviews to translate security requirements into actionable tasks and deliverables.
Drive continuous improvement of cloud security posture with industry standards (e.g., NIST, CIS, OWASP) and implement policy-as-code and automation to raise the security baseline.
Liaise with customers and stakeholders to gather requirements, provide guidance, and propose optimized cloud solutions.
Contribute to platform and application security reviews and design discussions.
Document architectures, decisions, and operational runbooks.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience)
5+ years of experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or security-focused roles with hands-on cloud experience with relevant certifications.
Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and familiarity with multi-cloud strategies.
Strong programming and scripting skills (e.g. Python, Bash; Go/Java/JavaScript).

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Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience)
Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, CompTIA Cloud+, Certified Cloud Security Professional) are a plus.

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