DevSecOps Engineer

Dev Sec Ops  Engineer
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Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $74,000 - $150,000 / year

IDT provides cloud‑based integration, automated testing, and data analysis for complex, mission‑critical systems in the U.S. Department of Defense. We are seeking a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to join our team in Arlington, VA.

The Dev Sec Ops  team is central to this mission, integrating security, automation, and operational practices into the software development lifecycle. We provide a standardized developer platform that includes CI/CD pipelines, security scanning, infrastructure automation, and developer tooling across both connected and classified environments. A portion of this work occurs in air‑gapped environments, where automation, repeatability, and disciplined processes are critical.

• Improve the developer experience by reducing friction in CI/CD pipelines and platform workflows
• Help ensure software delivered to classified environments meets strict security and compliance requirements
• Contribute to a repeatable, scalable Software Factory that operates consistently across connected and air‑gapped environments
• Support engineers across multiple programs by providing reliable tooling, environments, and guidance

• All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
• This is an on‑site position. Requires at least 2 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

• Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Git Lab CI and Jenkins, following established enterprise patterns
• Integrate and operate automated security controls within pipelines, including SAST, SCA, container scanning, SBOM generation, and secrets detection
• Support and maintain core Software Factory tooling (Git Lab, artifact repositories, scanning tools, CI/CD infrastructure)
• Develop and update Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform, leveraging standardized templates
• Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized workloads using Podman and Kubernetes (RKE2 or similar)
• Operate and support Dev Sec Ops  platforms within air‑gapped classified environments, including
  • Packaging and deploying dependencies
  • Troubleshooting environment‑specific issues
  • Supporting repeatable software delivery without external connectivity
• Assist in enforcing compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800‑171, DISA STIGs, RMF) through automation and pipeline controls
• Investigate and resolve technical issues across CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and tooling, documenting root causes and solutions
• Gather developer feedback and identify opportunities to improve platform usability, performance, and reliability
• Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and infrastructure teams to support coordinated delivery efforts

• 1+ years of professional software or technical experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to travel up to 10%
• Experience in software development processes
• Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Circle
  
  CI)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Podman and Kubernetes orchestration
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools (Terraform, Ansible)
• Basic scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash)
• Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
• Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow

• Experience working in a Dev Sec Ops  or Dev Ops role
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms/hypervisors (AWS, vCenter)
• Familiarity with secure software development practices and automated security testing tools
• Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
• Experience working in defense, government, or other mission‑critical domains
• Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, or RMF

$74,000 – $116,000 or $90,000 – $150,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and education. Paid commissions, bonuses, tips, or other benefits are not included in the posted range.

• Generous benefits package
• Competitive PTO
• Paid holidays
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and matching
• 9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)
• Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Resources
• Pre‑tax commuter benefits
• Organization‑wide monthly tech connect events
• Annual employee recognition awards
• Regular social events and catered lunches

IDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.