Software Engineer IV

Software Engineer IV
Location: Melbourne, Florida (on-site)
Clearance: TS/SCI or TS with the ability to obtain SCI

Position Overview
Space Coast Intelligent Solutions (SCIS) is seeking a Software Engineer IV with deep experience in DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure automation, and secure software delivery pipelines. The ideal candidate will be responsible for architecting, developing, and testing Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC) solutions in secure cloud environments to enable modern, resilient, and compliant web-based systems.
This senior-level position plays a key leadership role in designing and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, implementing secure deployment patterns, and ensuring the end-to-end automation of development, testing, and operational environments. The candidate will also be expected to mentor junior software developers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, continuous improvement, and adherence to secure coding and DevSecOps best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, develop, and test Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and Configuration-as-Code (CaC) in secure cloud environments (e.g., AWS GovCloud, Azure IL5).
• Design and implement DevSecOps pipelines that support automated build, test, and deployment operations.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD platform stacks, integrating continuous monitoring, compliance, and security controls.
• Implement containerized and orchestrated solutions leveraging Docker and Kubernetes.
• Collaborate with software and cybersecurity teams to ensure cloud deployments meet DoD and NIST security requirements.
• Develop and document environment provisioning, configuration management, and deployment procedures.
• Provide technical input on system architecture, scalability, and modernization strategies.
• Mentor and guide junior developers, promoting collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional growth within the engineering team.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles, automation, and modern software deployment methodologies.
• Experience with GitLab, Git, and Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence).
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, containerization (Docker), and virtualization concepts.
• Working knowledge of Linux and Windows environments (basic system administration).
• Experience designing or maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines including automated testing, security scanning, and monitoring.
• Familiarity with infrastructure automation frameworks such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Understanding of Oracle databases and integration with modern application stacks.
• Must be able to obtain a Security+ certification within six months of start date.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field and 5+ years of relevant experience.
• An additional four (4) years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.