DevSecOps Engineer

Position:
Dev Sec Ops  Engineer

Location:

Remote / Alexandria, VA Clearance:
Preferred US Gov Secret or above clearance (not a hard requirement)

Whitespace is dedicated to delivering innovative technological solutions that meet the highest standards of security and compliance. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to join our team and play a key role in strengthening our cybersecurity posture and supporting federal compliance requirements.

We are seeking a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer with deep expertise in DoD Dev Sec Ops  Reference Architecture, secure CI/CD implementation, and Defense cloud environments (AWS Gov Cloud, Azure Government, DoD Cloud or Air gapped environments). The ideal candidate combines hands‑on engineering capability with a strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF compliance, and infrastructure automation.

The Senior Dev Sec Ops  Engineer will lead efforts to integrate security practices into our development and operations processes, with a primary focus on assisting the company in obtaining and maintaining a DoD/DoW Authorization to Operate (ATO). If you're passionate about making a difference in the world and being part of groundbreaking technology in national security, this position is for you!

This position is 100% remote! We're looking for a candidate who is a U.S. citizen and resides in the contiguous United States. You'll be a W-2 employee of Geo Delphi, Inc., and we do not accept third‑party applications. This role requires less than 10% travel.

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines aligned with DoD Enterprise Dev Sec Ops  Reference Design (DSOP).
• Automate deployment of secure environments using Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Formation for DoD or FedRAMP‑compliant systems.
• Integrate static code analysis (SAST), dynamic testing (DAST), container scanning and various security toolsets within pipelines to enforce continuous compliance.

• Implement and manage DoD STIGs, DISA baselines, and RMF controls in Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Translate DoD security controls into automated enforcement and validation within development pipelines.
• Develop scripts and tools for compliance validation (e.g., OpenSCAP, Chef InSpec, Power
  
  STIG).
• Help co‑develop & maintain technical documentation for RMF authorization and continuous monitoring processes.

• Implement and manage Dev Sec Ops  tools such as Git Lab, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Harbor, Nexus, Sonar Qube, Anchore, etc.
• Automate container security and orchestrate deployments using Kubernetes (Big Bang, Iron Bank images or similar.
• Manage secret storage, credential rotation, and logging using Vault, DoD‑approved KMS, or AWS Secrets Manager.

• Work closely with security, development, and operations teams to ensure alignment with DoD RMF, NIST SP 800‑53, and/or FedRAMP.
• Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) and Security Control Assessors for ATO package development.
• Serve as an internal primary subject matter expert in federal compliance standards and cybersecurity practices.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of hands‑on experience with Dev Sec Ops  in AI/ML or data‑intensive systems.
• Familiarity with Open Shift or Kubernetes security hardening.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) concepts.
• Proven experience managing and driving successful ATO processes.
• Expertise with Dev Sec Ops  tools, practices, and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of federal security compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800‑53, RMF, FedRAMP).
• Hands‑on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation abilities.
• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

• Previous experience directly supporting government contracting or federal agencies.
• Relevant certifications such…