Principal DevSecOps Engineer (Security Automation & ATO Lead)

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 a Principal DevSecOps Engineer to lead security and accreditation activities for our defense programs. This role focuses on automation-driven security controls, RMF / ATO ownership, and DevSecOps compliance aligned with DoD DevSecOps Reference Design and Cloud SRG requirements. The ideal candidate will drive security automation across container pipelines, lead Authority to Operate processes, and ensure compliance with DoD security standards in support of critical defense systems.

Role Responsibilities :

• Lead Risk Management Framework (RMF) and Authority to Operate (ATO) activities, including POA&Ms, security control tailoring, and evidence package development
• Automate container and pipeline hardening using Iron Bank, STIG / CIS baselines, SBOM generation, and image signing
• Define and enforce CUI / NIST 800-171 safeguards across build and runtime environments
• Implement policy-as-code frameworks (OPA / Gatekeeper) and integrate security scanning into CI / CD pipelines
• Partner with prime contractor and government stakeholders to meet Cloud SRG IL4 / IL5 requirements
• Troubleshoot complex security and infrastructure issues across multi-cloud environments
• Develop and maintain security automation scripts and tooling to reduce manual effort
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members on security best practices

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