DevSecOps Engineer

The DevSecOps Engineer implements, automates, and maintains secure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, containerization technologies, automation tools, and a strong commitment to improving security, scalability, reliability, and deployment efficiency.

What You Will Do

Build and maintain secure, NIST 800-53 compliant, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native infrastructure architectures. Assess cloud architectures and system designs for security vulnerabilities and implement appropriate remediation strategies.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, containerization technologies, automation tools, and a strong commitment to improving security, scalability, reliability, and deployment efficiency.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.
• Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Must be able to prioritize and self-start.
• Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.
• Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.
• Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.
• Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Proficiency with Linux operating systems and Shell/Bash scripting.
• Strong programming experience with Python.
• Hands-on experience building and operating systems and applications running on AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
• Experience creating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to deploy and manage applications and cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on experience with Docker image creation and containerization technologies.
• Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes (K8s) clusters.
• Experience utilizing command-line interfaces (CLI) to automate and create repeatable processes.
• Experience creating Pipeline as Code solutions for complex CI/CD workflows and release automation.
• Experience securing cloud environments and integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience working within large and complex computing environments.
• Strong understanding of computer networks, routing, load balancing, APIs, and web application architectures.
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, security, and network-related issues.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to work within aggressive delivery schedules.
• Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for code generation, review, validation, and workflow automation.

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Equal Opportunity Employer
• Federal contractor committed to compliance with all applicable EEO, OFCCP, and federal hiring standards