Posted: 03/17/2026 Employment Type: Contract Job Number: 31563 Job Location: Onsite Industry: AERO - Aerospace

Job Description

Position Title: Software Engineer III, DevSecOps

Position 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.

Meet Your Recruiter

Jessica Dunkinson

I began working for Protingent in 2019. Our openings can really fluctuate with the needs of the market, and I especially enjoy working in niche and unique roles. My recruiting style is transparent and to the point and I strive to be as helpful as possible without wasting anyone’s time. I strive to help candidates achieve a fulfilling role, no matter their parameters, and my philosophy is “don’t make excuses, make improvements”. I love recruiting because every day is different; I get the opportunity to speak with a large variety of people while learning the tech industry. My favorite part of the job is being able to make a difference in an individual’s life and helping companies that are making a difference in the world.

I look forward to hearing from you. Jessica

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