KBR Careers · 1 day ago
National Security Solutions (NSS) Internship – DevSecOps Intern
Chantilly, Virginia
Internship
Onsite
InternKBR Mission Technical Solutions delivers professional and technical solutions that ensure mission success for federal agencies. The DevSecOps Intern will assist in developing CI/CD pipelines, integrating security controls, and automating workflows to support secure software delivery.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assists in developing, maintaining, and improving CI/CD pipelines to support secure and automated software delivery
Works with engineering teams to integrate security controls, automated testing, and compliance checks into DevSecOps workflows
Writes and maintains scripts (Python, Bash, etc.) to automate routine tasks, system operations, and development workflows
Manages and manipulates configuration data stored in YAML, JSON, and similar structured file formats
Supports containerization efforts by building, testing, and deploying applications using Docker or similar technologies
Contributes to Kubernetes or other orchestration platform tasks such as environment configuration, troubleshooting, and automation
Assists in managing virtualized environments (Proxmox, VMware, etc.) used for development, testing, or internal labs
Uses git-based workflows for branching, merging, code reviews, and version control best practices
Helps monitor system performance, logs, and security indicators while participating in troubleshooting exercises
Collaborates with cross-functional teams, clearly communicating findings, documenting processes, and sharing proposed improvements
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled and pursuing a Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD degree in Computer Science or related field
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python or Bash) and comfort working with Unix-based command‑line tools
Strong understanding of git-based development workflows, including branching, merging, and version control best practices
Ability to work with structured data formats such as YAML and JSON for configuration and automation tasks
Experience with virtualization platforms such as Proxmox, VMware, or similar technologies
Familiarity with containerization technologies (Docker) and basic understanding of orchestration tools (Kubernetes)
Understanding of DevSecOps or platform engineering concepts, including CI/CD pipelines and the software development lifecycle
Strong work ethics and interpersonal skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Must be a US Citizen
Must pass a Security Pre-Screen and have the ability to obtain a security clearance
Benefits
Mentorship from experienced subject matter experts
Cutting edge projects, relevant to real world challenges
Work in a collaborative and dynamic team environment
Networking opportunities with other technologists and executives
Competitive pay and great company culture
Company
KBR Careers
At KBR, we deliver science, technology and engineering solutions that are helping governments and companies around the world take on the great challenges of our time.
Founded in 1919
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Becky Sewell
Chief Training Officer (CTO)
Dana Dorsey
Sr. VP, Chief Financial Officer
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