Senior DevSecOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Senior DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance
Company Description Join Oteemo and become part of a transformation powerhouse where innovation meets impact. We're not just another consulting firm-we're architects of digital evolution, blending cutting-edge technical expertise with human-centered design principles to create solutions that resonate. Our work spans Infrastructure, Software Development, Dev Sec Ops , Cybersecurity, Experience and Design, Organizational Change Management, and AI-enabled solutions, but our approach is what truly sets us apart.

We measure success through tangible business outcomes, not billable hours. We foster a culture of continuous learning where your ideas can thrive and technical excellence is celebrated. Our collaborative global team works across borders and time zones, tackling complex challenges for both Commercial Enterprise and Federal Defense clients with equal passion and precision. At Oteemo, you'll have the opportunity to work with emerging technologies and develop your skills alongside industry experts who are reshaping digital landscapes.

If you're seeking a place where your technical prowess can drive meaningful change and where innovation isn't just encouraged-it's expected-Oteemo is your next career destination.

Job Description We are looking for a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to stand up and maintain infrastructure and pipelines in both the cloud, and on-premise air-gapped environments. They should also have hands-on experience with at least one production distribution of Kubernetes, CI/CD Pipelines (above and beyond build pipelines), and with at least one cloud provider. Experience maintaining and upgrading infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters is desired.

They should also be familiar with at least one pipeline orchestrator (Gitlab, Jenkins, Github).

Experience with Python or another scripting language is also desirable. Must have some experience with Infrastructure as Code and automation.

Key Responsibilities:

* Architecture & Strategy:
Design enterprise-scale Dev Sec Ops  and cloud-native architectures across AWS, Azure, GCP, and on-premise; define technical roadmaps; apply Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles; lead architecture reviews and threat modeling.

* Platform &

Infrastructure: Stand up and maintain secure infrastructure (cloud and on-premise air-gapped), including Kubernetes clusters and container platforms; oversee environment automation and reproducible provisioning.

* CI/CD & Pipelines:
Architect and implement CI/CD and Git Ops pipelines that integrate security scanning, compliance validation (RMF/NIST), automated testing, and continuous ATO/cATO workflows; design pipeline orchestration using tools such as Git Lab CI, Jenkins, Git Hub Actions, ArgoCD, and Flux.

* Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation:
Champion IaC and environment templatization (Terraform, Ansible, Kustomize, Helm, Jinja, etc.); automate provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks.

* Security & Compliance:
Integrate security controls into pipelines and platforms (secrets management, IAM, microsegmentation); ensure adherence to DoD security frameworks, RMF, and authorization processes; lead security architecture reviews.

* Operations & Upgrades:
Maintain and upgrade production infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters; implement observability, monitoring, logging, and incident response practices. Qualifications
* Clearance &

Experience:

Active Secret clearance or higher (TS/SCI preferred); experience on DoD or federal contracts and familiarity with DoD processes.

* Cloud & Platform Expertise:
Hands-on multi-cloud experience (AWS, Azure, GCP) - strong experience in at least two providers; deep Kubernetes and containerization knowledge (EKS/GKE/Open Shift/RKE2/K3s).

* CI/CD & Tooling:
At least 3+ year proven experience designing and operating CI/CD/Git Ops pipelines and pipeline orchestrators (Jenkins, Git Lab, Git Hub Actions, ArgoCD, etc.).

* IaC & Automation:
At least 3+ proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, or similar; scripting in Bash, Python, or Go.

* Security:
Strong background in Zero Trust, IAM, network security (microsegmentation, VPN, load balancing), secrets management, and embedding security into pipelines.

* Operational

Skills:

Experience with platform operations, cluster lifecycle management, upgrades, and automation of routine tasks.

* Communication & Leadership:
Strong written and verbal skills; demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams and present to senior leadership.
Certifications (Required / Strongly Preferred):
* Cloud Platform:
One or more from AWS (Solutions Architect Professional, Dev Ops Pro, Security Specialty), Azure (Solutions Architect Expert, Dev Ops Engineer Expert), or GCP (Professional Cloud Architect / Dev Ops / Security Engineer).

* Security: CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or GIAC (GSEC/GCIH) or Security+ CE.

* DoD/Federal:
DoD 8140/8570 compliance (Security+ minimum; CISSP/CASP+ preferred).

* Kubernetes: CKA/CKAD, Terraform Associate, CNCF certifications.

Preferred Qualifications:

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