TCS
Huntsville, Alabama
Job Description Job Description Principal DevSecOps Engineer Clearances Required: Active DoD Secret Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States Note: This is a contingent listing for a position that is planned to open up in February 2026. Interviews may begin in December or January. Job Description TCS is searching for a Principal Dev/Sec/Ops Engineer to join our strong team supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The GMD program is a portion of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) system to protect the US and our allies from ballistic missile attack. The selected candidate will use modern development automation and management tools to work in both Linux and Windows environments, in legacy and cloud environments. Responsibilities: Design, develop, deliver, and sustain new and existing cybersecurity technologies in support of further development of the GMD weapon system. Create, modify, and document all enhancements efforts, to include system design documents, standard operating procedures, operations and maintenance manuals/procedures, software development plans, and related documentation. Program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. Recommend and utilize the appropriate programming language for each component or workload based upon performance requirements, supportability, integration with existing components, maintainability, and other selection criteria deemed applicable. Review current systems and analyze business functions or processes to understand the needs for which applications are being designed. Recommend system capabilities and objectives for assigned projects. Conduct quality assurance reviews. Develop all components and services using industry best practices such as test-driven development, centralized source code management, code reviews, and automated testing. Utilize continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows to the maximum extent possible for all published components. Produce DevOps best practice templates to enable rapid implementation of DevSecOps development workflows. Provide subject matter expertise during the review of potential technologies proposed for integration with the environment. Fully document development efforts using a combination of code comments, project issue tracking, change requests, and formal documentation. Ensure that software deployments minimally impact production workloads running in production environments. Perform analysis and tests, as needed, to aid the design process and to document the end item business functionality and system performance requirements. Identify emerging technologies, alternatives, and standards implementations, such as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), to provide better support for developers and application stakeholders. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field with 5 years of experience; OR Master's degree with 3 years of related experience, or 1 years with a PhD. Must have a DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security + CE or CISSP) Strong systems administrator experience, specifically in Windows/Linux Operating Systems environments Experience working with cloud technologies and platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Experience with DevSecOps practices, approaches, requirements, and iteration plans for a largescale classified government system Familiarity and skills in agile software principles, particularly regarding building a plan or roadmap for multiyear program / product Interest and aptitude in developing Infrastructure as code scripts in Terraform and Helm to provision cloud resources Familiarity with configuring and maintaining DevSecOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline tools including best practices, automated builds and tests, quality gates, software quality, and CI tools, i.e., Jenkins. Communicates effectively, both internally and externally to team Eager to expand knowledge and continually improve Ability to write or review software code (Java, Python, etc.) US Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance or higher Must be able to support an in-person, closed-area work environment 100% of the time Preferred Qualifications : Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, and/or other cloud orchestration technologies. Experience with configuration management tools, i.e., Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, etc. Experience with branching strategies, gated commits and source-controlled management Programming and scripting experience in a UNIX environment (C++, Perl, Python, Bash, Ruby, Shell, Scripts). Programming and scripting experience in a Windows environment (PowerShell, etc.) Experience with PaaS (Platform as a Service) infrastructure Experience with or basic knowledge of software development (i.e., Java/JavaScript, C++, C#, or any modern object-oriented language) and its life cycles Utilize Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products and services Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, GitLab/GitHub, Jenkins, and Nexus repository experience Experience with security coding standard best practices, static and dynamic scanning tools, i.e., SonarQube, Fortify, Coverity Experience deploying and maintaining applications on Kubernetes clusters Benefits: Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Profit-Sharing, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave. Apply online or visit us at TCS, Inc. is an EEO Employer.
Job Description Job Description Principal DevSecOps Engineer Clearances Required: Active DoD Secret Location: Huntsville, Alabama, United States Note: This is a contingent listing for a position that is planned to open up in February 2026. Interviews may begin in December or January. Job Description TCS is searching for a Principal Dev/Sec/Ops Engineer to join our strong team supporting our Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) customer in Huntsville, AL. The GMD program is a portion of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) system to protect the US and our allies from ballistic missile attack. The selected candidate will use modern development automation and management tools to work in both Linux and Windows environments, in legacy and cloud environments. Responsibilities: Design, develop, deliver, and sustain new and existing cybersecurity technologies in support of further development of the GMD weapon system. Create, modify, and document all enhancements efforts, to include system design documents, standard operating procedures, operations and maintenance manuals/procedures, software development plans, and related documentation. Program design, coding, testing, debugging, and documentation. Recommend and utilize the appropriate programming language for each component or workload based upon performance requirements, supportability, integration with existing components, maintainability, and other selection criteria deemed applicable. Review current systems and analyze business functions or processes to understand the needs for which applications are being designed. Recommend system capabilities and objectives for assigned projects. Conduct quality assurance reviews. Develop all components and services using industry best practices such as test-driven development, centralized source code management, code reviews, and automated testing. Utilize continuous integration / continuous deployment (CI/CD) workflows to the maximum extent possible for all published components. Produce DevOps best practice templates to enable rapid implementation of DevSecOps development workflows. Provide subject matter expertise during the review of potential technologies proposed for integration with the environment. Fully document development efforts using a combination of code comments, project issue tracking, change requests, and formal documentation. Ensure that software deployments minimally impact production workloads running in production environments. Perform analysis and tests, as needed, to aid the design process and to document the end item business functionality and system performance requirements. Identify emerging technologies, alternatives, and standards implementations, such as machine learning (ML) and artificial intelligence (AI), to provide better support for developers and application stakeholders. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, Cybersecurity, or a related field with 5 years of experience; OR Master's degree with 3 years of related experience, or 1 years with a PhD. Must have a DOD 8140 IAT Level II certification (ex: Security + CE or CISSP) Strong systems administrator experience, specifically in Windows/Linux Operating Systems environments Experience working with cloud technologies and platforms such as Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Experience with DevSecOps practices, approaches, requirements, and iteration plans for a largescale classified government system Familiarity and skills in agile software principles, particularly regarding building a plan or roadmap for multiyear program / product Interest and aptitude in developing Infrastructure as code scripts in Terraform and Helm to provision cloud resources Familiarity with configuring and maintaining DevSecOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipeline tools including best practices, automated builds and tests, quality gates, software quality, and CI tools, i.e., Jenkins. Communicates effectively, both internally and externally to team Eager to expand knowledge and continually improve Ability to write or review software code (Java, Python, etc.) US Citizenship and active DoD Secret clearance or higher Must be able to support an in-person, closed-area work environment 100% of the time Preferred Qualifications : Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes, Docker, and/or other cloud orchestration technologies. Experience with configuration management tools, i.e., Git, GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, etc. Experience with branching strategies, gated commits and source-controlled management Programming and scripting experience in a UNIX environment (C++, Perl, Python, Bash, Ruby, Shell, Scripts). Programming and scripting experience in a Windows environment (PowerShell, etc.) Experience with PaaS (Platform as a Service) infrastructure Experience with or basic knowledge of software development (i.e., Java/JavaScript, C++, C#, or any modern object-oriented language) and its life cycles Utilize Agile practices and principles to deliver high quality products and services Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, GitLab/GitHub, Jenkins, and Nexus repository experience Experience with security coding standard best practices, static and dynamic scanning tools, i.e., SonarQube, Fortify, Coverity Experience deploying and maintaining applications on Kubernetes clusters Benefits: Highlights of our benefits include Health/Dental/Vision, 401(k) match, Profit-Sharing, Flexible Time Off, STD/LTD/Life Insurance, Referral Bonuses, professional development reimbursement, vacation, sick leave, and maternity/paternity leave. Apply online or visit us at TCS, Inc. is an EEO Employer.
Zaden Technologies, Inc.
Huntsville, Alabama
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 is seeking an experienced Principal Windows Systems Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise Windows infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop environments. This role will be critical in supporting our DevSecOps initiatives and ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient system operations for defense and space systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Windows system administration, Azure cloud infrastructure, and security hardening while working in a fast-paced environment supporting mission-critical applications. Role Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments including host pools, session hosts, and user profiles to support distributed workforce requirements Administer and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) across enterprise domains to enforce security policies, user configurations, and system settings Conduct comprehensive security and vulnerability scanning using industry-standard tools, and remediate identified vulnerabilities in accordance with compliance requirements Manage Windows Update deployment strategies, including WSUS administration, patch testing, and enterprise-wide update rollouts with minimal operational disruption Oversee some Linux virtual machine environments within hybrid infrastructure, ensuring proper integration with Windows systems and maintaining cross-platform operational excellence Design and troubleshoot complex networking configurations including VPNs, subnets, routing, firewalls, and load balancers in both on-premises and Azure environments Architect and maintain Azure infrastructure components including virtual networks, storage accounts, resource groups, and identity management solutions Lead Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance efforts by implementing and validating security baselines across a mixed fleet Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior system administrators and contribute to the development of best practices and standard operating procedures Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate infrastructure-as-code practices and automation workflows for system provisioning and configuration management Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship and active secret security clearance Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience 7+ years of hands-on experience in Windows system administration in enterprise environments Advanced expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop deployment, management, and optimization Demonstrated proficiency in Group Policy creation, management, and troubleshooting across complex Active Directory environments Strong experience with security and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7) and remediation workflows Proven track record managing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or equivalent patch management solutions In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, architectures, and troubleshooting methodologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) Solid understanding of Azure cloud services, Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway), and infrastructure management Hands-on experience implementing and validating STIG compliance on Windows and Linux systems Preferred Qualifications: Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Proficiency in basic Linux system administration tasks. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their integration with Windows infrastructure Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation for system administration tasks Background supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or federal government IT environments Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana) Knowledge of identity and access management solutions (Azure AD, ADFS, MFA implementation) Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation in cloud environments 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 The pay range for this role is: 130,000 - 170,000 USD per year(Huntsville, AL) Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PIad1549e5-
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 is seeking an experienced Principal Windows Systems Administrator to lead the design, implementation, and management of enterprise Windows infrastructure and Azure Virtual Desktop environments. This role will be critical in supporting our DevSecOps initiatives and ensuring secure, scalable, and efficient system operations for defense and space systems. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Windows system administration, Azure cloud infrastructure, and security hardening while working in a fast-paced environment supporting mission-critical applications. Role Responsibilities: Design, deploy, and manage Azure Virtual Desktop (AVD) environments including host pools, session hosts, and user profiles to support distributed workforce requirements Administer and optimize Group Policy Objects (GPOs) across enterprise domains to enforce security policies, user configurations, and system settings Conduct comprehensive security and vulnerability scanning using industry-standard tools, and remediate identified vulnerabilities in accordance with compliance requirements Manage Windows Update deployment strategies, including WSUS administration, patch testing, and enterprise-wide update rollouts with minimal operational disruption Oversee some Linux virtual machine environments within hybrid infrastructure, ensuring proper integration with Windows systems and maintaining cross-platform operational excellence Design and troubleshoot complex networking configurations including VPNs, subnets, routing, firewalls, and load balancers in both on-premises and Azure environments Architect and maintain Azure infrastructure components including virtual networks, storage accounts, resource groups, and identity management solutions Lead Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) compliance efforts by implementing and validating security baselines across a mixed fleet Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior system administrators and contribute to the development of best practices and standard operating procedures Collaborate with DevSecOps teams to integrate infrastructure-as-code practices and automation workflows for system provisioning and configuration management Required Qualifications: U.S. Citizenship and active secret security clearance Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent practical experience 7+ years of hands-on experience in Windows system administration in enterprise environments Advanced expertise in Azure Virtual Desktop deployment, management, and optimization Demonstrated proficiency in Group Policy creation, management, and troubleshooting across complex Active Directory environments Strong experience with security and vulnerability scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys, Rapid7) and remediation workflows Proven track record managing Windows Server Update Services (WSUS) or equivalent patch management solutions In-depth knowledge of networking protocols, architectures, and troubleshooting methodologies (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VPN) Solid understanding of Azure cloud services, Azure networking (VNets, NSGs, Application Gateway), and infrastructure management Hands-on experience implementing and validating STIG compliance on Windows and Linux systems Preferred Qualifications: Active Top Secret clearance with ability to obtain TS/SCI Microsoft certifications such as Azure Administrator Associate, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Windows Server Hybrid Administrator Associate Proficiency in basic Linux system administration tasks. Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, ARM templates, Bicep) Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and their integration with Windows infrastructure Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation frameworks Experience with PowerShell scripting and automation for system administration tasks Background supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or federal government IT environments Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Prometheus, Grafana) Knowledge of identity and access management solutions (Azure AD, ADFS, MFA implementation) Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation in cloud environments 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 The pay range for this role is: 130,000 - 170,000 USD per year(Huntsville, AL) Compensation details: 00 Yearly Salary PIad1549e5-
