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Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect | TS/SCI with Poly | Palm Bay, FL

Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect (TS/SCI with Poly)

📍 Location: Palm Bay, FL (100% Onsite)
🏢 Industry: Aerospace & Defense
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
🗓️ Work Schedule: 9/80 Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
🔒 Security Clearance Required: Active TS/SCI with Polygraph
🚫 Visa Sponsorship: Not Available
🚚 Relocation Assistance: Available
✈️ Interview Travel: Reimbursed
💰 Compensation: $140,000 – $180,000 Base Salary

Overview

A leading aerospace and defense organization is seeking a Lead Software Engineer – DevOps Architect to lead the design, modernization, and long-term evolution of a containerized microservices platform supporting mission-critical applications.

This is a highly technical architecture role focused on DevOps engineering, containerization, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and platform modernization. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership across architecture, implementation, and engineering best practices while partnering closely with software engineering, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program stakeholders.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced DevOps Architect, Platform Architect, Software Architect, or Cloud Infrastructure Architect who enjoys designing scalable, secure, and resilient distributed systems.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps & Platform Architecture

  • Lead the architecture and design of Docker-based microservices platforms.

  • Develop scalable, secure, and resilient distributed system architectures.

  • Define platform roadmaps and long-term modernization strategies.

  • Establish architecture standards and engineering best practices.

Containerization & Orchestration

  • Design and implement containerized application environments.

  • Drive technical decisions around container orchestration platforms.

  • Improve platform scalability, availability, and operational resilience.

  • Guide platform standardization across engineering teams.

CI/CD & Infrastructure Automation

  • Design modern CI/CD pipelines and deployment strategies.

  • Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation initiatives.

  • Improve build, release, deployment, and monitoring processes.

  • Promote DevOps best practices across the software lifecycle.

Software Architecture

  • Produce detailed architectural designs and interface specifications.

  • Define deployment models and technical design documentation.

  • Support API integration and service-to-service communication.

  • Evaluate architecture tradeoffs and recommend improvements.

Technical Leadership

  • Lead architecture and design reviews.

  • Mentor engineering teams and provide technical guidance.

  • Identify technical risks and mitigation strategies.

  • Collaborate with software, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and program leadership.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9+ years of relevant experience

OR

  • Master's Degree with 7+ years of relevant experience

OR

  • 13+ years of related experience in lieu of a degree

Security Clearance

✔ Active TS/SCI with Polygraph (Required)

Required Technical Expertise

DevOps & Platform Engineering

  • DevOps Architecture

  • Platform Engineering

  • Distributed Systems Architecture

  • Microservices Architecture

  • Docker

CI/CD & Automation

  • Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)

  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

  • Configuration Management

  • Automated Deployments

Container Technologies

  • Docker

  • Kubernetes

  • OpenShift (or similar orchestration platforms)

Software Architecture

  • API Design

  • Service-to-Service Communication

  • Distributed Systems

  • Platform Modernization

Security & Reliability

  • Secure Platform Engineering

  • Scalability & Performance Optimization

  • System Reliability & Observability

  • Infrastructure Resilience

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with:

  • Kubernetes

  • OpenShift

  • Docker Enterprise

  • Infrastructure Automation

  • Platform Modernization

  • Enterprise DevOps

  • Cloud-Native Platforms

  • Large-Scale Distributed Systems

Strong experience producing:

  • Architecture documentation

  • Technical design artifacts

  • Interface specifications

  • Engineering decision records

Must-Have Skills

Architecture

  • Docker-Based Architecture

  • Microservices

  • Distributed Systems

  • Platform Engineering

DevOps

  • CI/CD Pipelines

  • Infrastructure as Code

  • Configuration Management

  • Deployment Automation

Leadership

  • Technical Leadership

  • Architecture Reviews

  • Engineering Mentorship

  • Cross-Functional Collaboration

Infrastructure

  • Kubernetes / OpenShift

  • API Integration

  • Secure Platform Engineering

  • Monitoring & Observability

Screening Questions

  1. Do you currently hold an active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph?

  2. How many years of experience do you have in DevOps engineering, software architecture, or platform architecture?

  3. Have you designed and implemented Docker-based microservices architectures?

  4. What experience do you have with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift?

  5. Have you designed and implemented enterprise CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code solutions?

  6. Have you produced detailed architectural documentation, technical designs, and deployment models?

  7. Do you have experience designing secure distributed systems, APIs, and service-to-service communication patterns?

  8. Have you led architecture reviews, mentored engineering teams, and driven technical direction?

  9. What tools or technologies have you used for infrastructure automation and configuration management?

  10. Are you able to work onsite full-time in Palm Bay, Florida?

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will:

  • Hold an active TS/SCI with Polygraph.

  • Be an experienced DevOps or Platform Architect with deep expertise in distributed systems.

  • Have extensive experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

  • Possess strong Kubernetes or OpenShift experience.

  • Be comfortable defining enterprise architecture standards and long-term technology roadmaps.

  • Thrive in highly collaborative engineering environments.

  • Demonstrate strong mentoring, communication, and technical leadership skills.

  • Balance hands-on engineering with strategic architectural decision-making.

Candidate Snapshot

Requirement

Details

Clearance

Active TS/SCI with Polygraph

Experience

10–15+ Years

Architecture

DevOps, Platform & Microservices

Containerization

Docker

Orchestration

Kubernetes / OpenShift

DevOps

CI/CD, IaC, Configuration Management

Software

API Design, Distributed Systems

Location

Palm Bay, FL

Work Arrangement

100% Onsite

Schedule

9/80 (Every Other Friday Off)

Compensation

$140K – $180K

Relocation

Available

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role?

  • Deep expertise in DevOps architecture and distributed systems.

  • Strong experience designing Docker-based microservices platforms.

  • Ability to architect scalable, resilient, and secure enterprise solutions.

  • Proven success implementing CI/CD, Infrastructure as Code, and automation strategies.

  • Strong technical leadership with experience mentoring engineering teams.

  • Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting architectural concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Ability to drive platform modernization while ensuring operational reliability and long-term maintainability.

 

Senior Manager – Product Cybersecurity COE | Pittsburgh, PA

Senior Manager – Product Cybersecurity COE
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Hybrid (3 Days On-Site / 2 Remote) | Full-Time

This is a rare opportunity for a senior cybersecurity leader to shape and scale enterprise-wide product security strategy within a global engineering and manufacturing environment focused on innovation, digital transformation, and secure product development.

Combining cybersecurity leadership, engineering collaboration, governance, and strategic influence, this role is ideal for a highly experienced security professional passionate about embedding Secure by Design principles across complex product ecosystems.

This position offers significant executive visibility, global leadership exposure, and the opportunity to directly influence the cybersecurity posture of cutting-edge products, platforms, and connected technologies.

The Opportunity

As Senior Manager, Product Cybersecurity COE, you will lead the strategic direction and operational execution of product cybersecurity initiatives across a global enterprise environment.

You will:

  • Lead and develop a global cybersecurity organisation supporting products, platforms, and services

  • Drive Secure by Design initiatives across the full product development lifecycle

  • Define and execute cybersecurity strategies aligned with business priorities, customer expectations, and regulatory standards

  • Partner closely with Global Engineering, Product Management, IT, Legal, Compliance, and Quality teams

  • Establish governance frameworks, operating models, and cybersecurity performance metrics

  • Guide engineering and R&D teams in identifying and mitigating cybersecurity risks proactively

  • Support audits, regulatory engagements, and customer cybersecurity reviews

  • Communicate cybersecurity risk posture and strategic initiatives to executive leadership

  • Represent the organisation at cybersecurity conferences and industry events

  • Lead talent development, workforce planning, succession planning, and performance management across global teams

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $154,000 – $225,000

  • Work Model: Hybrid (3 days in office / 2 days remote)

  • Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Relocation Assistance: Available

  • Schedule: Full-Time

Comprehensive Benefits Package Includes:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • Retirement Programs

  • Paid Time Off

  • Additional wellbeing, leadership development, and employee support programs

What Makes This Role Stand Out

  • Enterprise-level influence over global product cybersecurity strategy

  • Opportunity to shape Secure by Design practices within a large-scale engineering environment

  • Significant collaboration with executive leadership and cross-functional global teams

  • Exposure to advanced cybersecurity frameworks, product engineering, and emerging technologies

  • Strong focus on innovation, governance, and operational excellence

  • Opportunity to build and mentor high-performing global cybersecurity teams

Candidate Profile

Essential Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field

  • Minimum 10 years of experience leading global teams within:

    • Product Security

    • Application Security

    • Firmware Security

    • Software Security

    • Hardware Security Environments

  • Minimum 5 years of experience developing, architecting, or implementing software security solutions

  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management capability

  • Ability to operate effectively within complex global enterprise environments

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Knowledge of:

    • IEC 62443

    • UL2900

    • OWASP Frameworks

    • NIST 800 Series Standards

  • Cybersecurity certifications such as:

    • CISSP

    • CISM

    • GIAC

  • Experience embedding cybersecurity into engineering and product development lifecycles

  • Strong strategic communication and governance experience

What Success Looks Like

The successful candidate will combine technical depth, strategic leadership, and operational execution, with the ability to balance innovation, customer expectations, regulatory compliance, and enterprise cybersecurity risk management at scale.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a cybersecurity leader seeking a role that offers global influence, strategic ownership, executive visibility, and long-term career growth within a highly innovative and technology-driven organisation.

 

Staff Product Security Engineer | Medical Devices | Limerick, Ireland | Onsite

🔐 Staff Product Security Engineer

📍 Location: Limerick City, Munster, Ireland (Onsite – minimum 4 days per week)
🏢 Industry: Medical Devices / Healthcare Technology
🧠 Level: Mid–Senior
💼 Employment Type: Full-Time
✈️ Travel: Occasional
🛂 Visa Sponsorship: Not available
💶 Salary Range: €85,000 – €95,000
🎁 Benefits: Full benefits package

🚀 The Opportunity

An innovative global medical technology organisation is seeking a Staff Product Security Engineer to play a critical role in shaping and strengthening product security across next-generation healthcare solutions.

This is a highly visible position offering the opportunity to:

  • Influence security strategy across product portfolios

  • Embed secure-by-design principles across the full product lifecycle

  • Lead security maturity improvements

  • Work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and IT

  • Protect products in an evolving threat landscape

If you're passionate about cybersecurity, product resilience, and impact-driven work in healthcare, this role offers both purpose and technical depth.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and develop a high-performing Product Security function

  • Define and guide product security strategy aligned with regulatory and enterprise cybersecurity objectives

  • Embed secure-by-design practices, threat modelling, and proactive vulnerability management

  • Partner with R&D, Quality, Regulatory, and IT teams to ensure security is integrated throughout the product lifecycle

  • Conduct product security risk assessments and support remediation strategies

  • Support product security documentation, including governance and compliance artefacts

  • Review technical designs and source code; provide clear, actionable recommendations

  • Support incident response and vulnerability management efforts

  • Implement best practices for:

    • Encryption & PKI

    • Authentication & access control

    • Audit logging

    • Secure hardening

    • Patch management

    • Vulnerability monitoring

  • Track and report security posture using meaningful metrics

  • Ensure adherence to development policies and quality management systems

🧠 Required Experience & Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)

  • 5+ years experience in:

    • Security architecture

    • Secure software development

    • Systems and architecture design

  • Experience working in regulated environments with strong QMS adherence

  • Proven experience leading or mentoring teams

  • Strong understanding of:

    • Encryption algorithms and PKI

    • Embedded device security

    • Networking and threat models

    • Dynamic and static code analysis tools

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management abilities

🧩 Technical Skills Snapshot

Domain

Experience

Product Security

Secure-by-design, threat modelling, vulnerability management

Cryptography

Encryption, PKI

AppSec

Static/Dynamic analysis, secure SDLC

Embedded Security

Yes

Networking

Security controls, common threats

Documentation

SAP, SharePoint, DocuSign or similar

Regulated Environments

Medical / highly regulated industries

Tools

Microsoft Office, security tooling

🏢 Work Style & Culture

  • Strong emphasis on onsite collaboration (minimum 4 days/week in office)

  • Cross-functional, high-impact environment

  • Focus on innovation, continuous improvement, and ownership

  • Opportunity to influence product direction at a strategic level

📌 Candidate Snapshot

Attribute

Details

Role

Staff Product Security Engineer

Location

Limerick, Ireland

Experience

10–15 years ideal

Leadership

Yes (influence & team leadership expected)

Domain

Medical device security

Environment

Regulated, high-compliance

Work Model

Onsite-first

🌍 Why This Role Matters

Your work will directly contribute to:

  • Protecting patient safety

  • Strengthening cybersecurity in healthcare systems

  • Ensuring regulatory compliance

  • Driving security maturity across critical medical technologies

This is a career-defining role for someone who wants both technical depth and meaningful impact.

 

Cyber Security Engineering & Support Manager | Vulnerability Management | Pittsburgh, PA | $120K–$140K + Bonus

Cyber Security Engineering & Support Manager

📍 Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Onsite – no remote options)
💼 Employment Type: Full-time
💵 Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 annually + bonus eligibility
🎯 Experience Level: Mid-Senior (7–10 years)

About the Role

This role leads a dedicated cybersecurity engineering and support team focused on protecting enterprise technologies and infrastructure across IT and manufacturing environments. You’ll oversee the deployment and lifecycle management of enterprise security tools, direct the vulnerability management program, and provide critical cybersecurity risk analytics to support strategic decision-making.

Reporting directly to the Chief Information Security Officer, you’ll be responsible for ensuring secure, scalable solutions across global operations while managing a skilled technical team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Security Engineering & Support team, including staff development and budget oversight.

  • Deploy, support, and optimize enterprise security technologies across IT, end-user, and cybersecurity environments.

  • Own and execute the organization’s vulnerability management strategy, reducing attack surfaces and strengthening resilience.

  • Develop and deliver cybersecurity risk dashboards with actionable KPIs and KRIs.

  • Oversee operational security functions such as privileged access provisioning and IT compliance support.

  • Partner with business units and OT teams (e.g., PLCs, SCADA, HMIs) to align secure solutions with plant-level and enterprise objectives.

  • Collaborate across the business to integrate security with enterprise architecture, applications, and eCommerce platforms.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related field.

  • 7+ years of experience in IT, infrastructure, or cybersecurity.

  • Proven experience leading vulnerability management programs.

  • Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or otherwise eligible to access controlled technology under ITAR/EAR regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 2+ years of management experience leading IT or cybersecurity professionals.

  • Experience managing departmental budgets.

  • Background in manufacturing or production environments.

  • Expertise in systems engineering, application security, and security operations.

  • Active security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CISA, or Security+.

  • Master’s degree in cybersecurity, engineering, or related field.

Ideal Candidate Profile

  • Strong leadership skills with a proven ability to guide cross-functional teams.

  • Skilled in budget management and process optimization.

  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for engaging both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

  • Hands-on experience in manufacturing or production IT environments is highly desirable.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Base Salary: $120,000 – $140,000 per year

  • Bonus Eligible

  • Comprehensive benefits package (medical, dental, vision, retirement, life insurance, etc.)

  • Paid time off and holidays

  • Professional development opportunities

👉 This is a strategic cybersecurity leadership opportunity for a professional ready to drive enterprise-wide security programs while directly influencing resilience and risk management.

 

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