DevSecOps Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure CI/CD pipelines and Dev Sec Ops  practices in support of a large-scale federal IT program. The successful candidate will integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle and lead a team of Dev Sec Ops  engineers delivering continuous compliance in a hybrid cloud environment.

• Lead the design and implementation of automated CI/CD pipelines incorporating security gates at every stage of the development lifecycle
• Integrate SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning tools into pipeline workflows
• Manage and harden containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes/Open Shift in Gov Cloud environments
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible; enforce policy-as-code via OPA or similar frameworks
• Coordinate with cybersecurity and system engineering teams to support ATO activities, continuous monitoring, and FISMA compliance
• Establish Dev Sec Ops  metrics and dashboards; present pipeline health, vulnerability trends, and remediation status to stakeholders
• Mentor junior engineers; serve as technical authority for Dev Sec Ops  toolchain selection and roadmap

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in Dev Ops or Dev Sec Ops  roles, with at least 2 years in a lead capacity
• Hands-on experience with Jenkins,Git Lab CI/CD or Git Hub Actions in a federal or regulated environment
• Proficiency with container technologies:
  Docker, Kubernetes, Open Shift
• Experience with AWS Gov Cloud or Azure Government; familiarity with FedRAMP authorized services
• Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and FISMA compliance requirements

Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust background investigation (MBI or HBI). U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent
• AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer or Azure Dev Ops Engineer certification
• Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal civilian research IT environments
• Familiarity with DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks for hardening

Avyanna LLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development support.

Avyanna LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.