DevOps Engineer Security Clearance
Job in
Herndon, Fairfax County, Virginia, 20171, USA
Listed on 2026-09-02
Listing for:
Techead
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-02
Job specializations:
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IT/Tech
Cybersecurity, Cloud Computing: Infrastructure & Operations
Job Description & How to Apply Below
TECHEAD is celebrating over thirty-five years of incredible heritage, talent, and accomplishments! To learn more about TECHEAD, visit us at or on Glassdoor. Responsibilities:
Deploy, and manage highly available applications to ensure system reliability and scalability.
Write clean, maintainable code (e.g., Python, Go, Java, or similar) to automate cybersecurity workflows.
Build and maintain custom CLI tools, APIs, and dashboards that streamline the developer experience.
Implement, and maintain Hashi Corp Nomad clusters and Kubernetes clusters for workload orchestration.
Execute DNS configuration, management, and performance tuning for enterprise-grade systems.
Develop and implement Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) solutions using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or similar.
Build and manage multiple CI/CD pipelines with Git Lab or equivalent tools to automate deployments and streamline development workflows for rapid development and integration
Perform system monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting to proactively identify and resolve issues.
Automate security testing and monitoring within the Dev Ops workflows using ACAS and Trivy.
Analyze cybersecurity scan findings and work with the cybersecurity team to identify false positive findings.
Assist the cybersecurity team in assembling the required Body of Evidence to submit for False Positive exceptions
Assist the cybersecurity team in assembling the required Body of Evidence to submit containerized and non-containerized software packages for enterprise software approval
Integrate static code analysis tools such as Git Lab SAST, Fortify or Sonarqube and other security mechanisms into CI/CD pipelines.
Build and maintain custom tools to automate cybersecurity analysis and correlation workflows as new cybersecurity compliance requirements emerge
Perform cybersecurity remediation on Dev Ops managed Virtual Machines to include OS patching, OS STIGing, and software package updates
Build, maintain, and monitor configuration management of release products.
Troubleshoot and resolve network, automation pipelines, and infrastructure issues.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a current/active TS/SCI and be willing and able to pass a CI polygraph.
Must be able and willing to work in a SCIF environment in Herndon Virginia forty hours a week
Minimum of 5+ years of Industry experience as a Dev Ops engineer and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or related field (or a Masters degree and 3 years experience)
Strong programming skills in at least one language (e.g., Python, Go, Java, C#, or similar)
Strong expertise in cloud environments, including deployment, optimization, and troubleshooting.
Proven track record in building and operating Cloud Native Applications using tools like Kubernetes and Docker.
Experience in managing, integrating and utilizing PKI certificates for user and Non-Person-Entity Authentication and Authorization
In-depth experience with IaC tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent.
Solid experience in creating and managing CI/CD build pipelines using Git Lab or similar tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure Dev Ops).
Strong scripting and automation skills using Python, Bash, or equivalent languages.
Excellent problem-solving skills with attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Experience with security best practices in Dev Ops pipelines (e.g., Trivy, Grype, Gti Lab SAST, Sonarqube, etc.).
Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.
Strong knowledge of networking and load balancing technologies.
Experience with source configuration management tools such as Git.
CI & CD development experience with technologies like Bash, Jenkins, or Git Lab.
Experience with automated deployment technologies such as Cloud Formation, Ansible, Puppet or Chef.
Cloud Technologies deployment experience.
Open-source application deployments and maintenance.
Custom source application deployments and maintenance.
Moderate LINUX system administration experience (Red Hat, Rocky Linux, Alma Linux or similar)).
Working knowledge of Linux and Windows operating systems, web services and SQL databases.
Experience working in an Agile environment. Desired
Skills:
Security+ or comparable certification for privileged user access.
Experience with distributed processing methods and tools, such as REST APIs, microservices, IaaS/PaaS services.
Experience developing and deploying web services.
Experience in implementing Docker STIGs
Experience with technical cybersecurity remediation in the context of a Continuous Monitoring (CONMON) program
RHCSA or LPIC1/LPIC2 certifications or equivalent
Certified Kubernetes Administrator certification
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