iMETALX Inc. · 21 hours ago
DevSecOps Engineer (cleared)
Sausalito, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$145K/yr - $185K/yr
4+ years expiMETALX, Inc. is creating a future where space is accessible and sustainable for all. They are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer who will own and evolve the security and deployment foundation of their software organization, focusing on secure CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure management.
AerospaceData CenterSatellite CommunicationSpace Travel
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that integrate security from the start (SAST/DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning)
Implement secure build practices: artifact signing, SBOM generation, vulnerability gating, and reproducible builds
Improve engineer experience through fast feedback loops and self-service tooling
Design and maintain cloud and on-prem / gov-enclave infrastructure, using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
Create hardened baseline environments for dev/stage/prod with least-privilege defaults and strong identity boundaries
Support deployments across constrained environments (e.g., air-gapped networks, restricted endpoints, controlled egress)
Implement engineering controls and evidence collection aligned with: + NIST 800-53 / RMF + CUI handling requirements + Secure configuration baselines and continuous monitoring
Own the technical implementation for audit readiness: logging, access control, traceability, configuration drift detection
Secure container workflows: + base image hardening + admission controls + secrets management + runtime monitoring
Maintain Docker + orchestration tooling (Kubernetes nice-to-have; not required)
Improve observability: centralized logging, metrics, alerting, and security telemetry
Help define and execute procedures around incident response, vulnerability management, and patch cycles
Expect to travel 10-20% of your time in the first year to support deployment with customers
Qualification
Required
Active U.S. TS Security Clearance
U.S. citizenship is required due to ITAR export-control restrictions
4+ years of experience in a DevOps/DevSecOps/Platform Engineer or related role, with a focus on security practices
Expertise with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and their integration with security practices
Experience with Linux Environments, containerization, and scripting/automation (Python, Bash)
Knowledge of security frameworks and standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, OWASP)
Experience with vulnerability assessments, penetration testing, and remediation techniques
Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and quickly adapt to changing requirements
Preferred
Experience with agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Trello)
Familiarity with networking concepts and security measures in cloud environments
Certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or AWS Certified Security Specialty are a plus
Benefits
Competitive Salary
Health Insurance/Dental
Paid Time Off
401k
Performance Bonus
Equity
Company
iMETALX Inc.
IMETALX's vision is to create a future where space is accessible and sustainable for all.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
Catalyst AcceleratorTechstars
2024-02-22Non Equity Assistance
2023-09-11Pre Seed· $0.02M
Leadership Team
Nehal Gajjar
Founder and CEO
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