Location: Syracuse, United States of AmericaThales people architect solutions that are relied upon to deliver operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defensive systems for land, sea, and air. From early warning, to threat neutralisation, our platforms cover all levels from very short-range systems, to extended protection across the entire battle-space including Airspace Mobility Solutions, Vehicles and Tactical Systems and Missile Defence, Optronics, and Radar.
DevSecOps Engineer
Syracuse, NY or Arlington, VA (Hybrid)
Position Summary
The FAA's Brand-New Air Traffic Control System and other initiatives related to Unmanned Aircraft Systems and Advanced Air Mobility are fueling the growth of Thales' Airspace Mobility Solutions team. We are expanding our teams in Arlington, Virginia and Syracuse, New York and seek talented individuals who want to be part of these ambitious initiatives shaping the future of aviation. We are looking for people with a passion for aviation and ready to deliver innovative solutions built to the nation's highest safety and security standards. America's aviation moment is now. Thales has the solutions, experience and expertise to execute now. Come join our journey.
Thales is looking for a DevSecOpsEngineer, who is a hands-on contributor responsible for building, enhancing, and supporting Thales' secure hosting platforms across public and private cloud environments and who focuses on designing and implementing scalable, resilient, and secure infrastructure that enables development teams to efficiently deploy and operate microservices-based applications.
In this position, you will work closely with software development, security, and operations teams to apply modern DevSecOps practices and open-source technologies—such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, and Linux—to contribute to the evolution of a multi-cloud platform, emphasize practical execution, continuous improvement, and collaboration to ensure platforms are reliable, maintainable, and aligned with development needs, and bring strong hands-on experience integrating open-source technologies into internally managed platforms and services while iterating quickly in response to team requirements and contributing solutions that balance performance, security, and operational efficiency.
Regulatory Compliance Requirements
* US - CUI Regulatory Compliance Requirement – Must be a US Person as defined in applicable law.
Key Areas of Responsibility
* Contribute to the full lifecycle of platform and infrastructure services, from design and build through deployment, operation, and ongoing support.
* Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to design, implement, and enhance CI/CD pipelines, translating requirements into reliable, automated delivery solutions.
* Implement and maintain secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure, ensuring platforms meet performance, resiliency, and compliance expectations.
* Develop and enhance automation to improve system reliability, scalability, and delivery velocity, leveraging DevSecOps best practices.
* Proactively identify system inefficiencies, troubleshoot incidents, and resolve issues in a timely manner to maintain service availability and performance. Contribute to technology selection and architectural evolution by evaluating tools, patterns, and approaches, and providing informed recommendations based on hands-on experience.
* Participate in the implementation, monitoring, and continuous improvement of team development and operational practices, including security, quality, and reliability standards. Stay current with relevant technologies and tools, sharing knowledge and best practices with team members to support continuous learning and platform maturity.
Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Computer science, Engineering, or a related technical field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree in a related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience. 5+ years of hands-on experience in a DevSecOps, with demonstrated contributions to production systems and platforms.
* Strong practical experience with open-source hosting and container technologies, including Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes, in enterprise or mission-critical environments.Skills in managing databases and configuration management systems.
* Experience in security integration, including static and dynamic analysis, vulnerability management and security audits. Working knowledge of DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Gitlab CI/CD.
* Hands-on experience with at least one public cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP, or OVH), including infrastructure provisioning and operational support. Proficiency with containerization and orchestration technologies, such as Docker and Kubernetes, with experience supporting containerized workloads in production.
* Practical experience applying modern DevSecOps practices, including Infrastructure as Code, Git-based workflows, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible. Master of scripting languages (Python, Bash) and programming languages for creating automation scripts
* Knowledge of monitoring and managing system integrity with tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, etc. Experience working in Agile development environments, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to deliver incremental, high-quality solutions.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.
Preferred Qualifications
* Working knowledge of the national airspace system and/or an understanding of unmanned aircraft systems.
* Experience working on technology-centered programs for US Federal Gov't Agencies (with a strong preference for FAA, DoD/DoW and/or DHS).
* Hands-on experience deploying, operating, and supporting private cloud or on-premises Kubernetes clusters in production environments.
* Demonstrated ability to integrate and operationalize open-source technologies to deliver reliable, internally managed platform services.
* Proven ability to drive automation and scalability improvements through technical contribution, influence, and best-practice adoption.
* Ability to iterate quickly on platform capabilities by translating developer needs and system requirements into practical, high-quality solutions.
* Experience contributing to a culture of continuous improvement and knowledge sharing within DevSecOps or platform engineering teams.
Special Position Requirements
* Schedule: Either 9/80A - 1st (9hrs Mon-Thu, 8hrs 2nd Fri, Start @ 09:00AM) (United States of America) or USA - 5/40 - 1st (8hrs Mon-Fri) (United States of America)
* Travel: approximately 10% annually.
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Total Target Cash (TTC) 113, ,113.00 USD Annual
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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:
•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program