DevSecOps Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance
Our client has a need for a highly skilled Mid and Senior level Dev Sec Ops  Engineer(s) to support federal programs hosted on AWS Gov Cloud. This hybrid role in multi locations - the primary role in McLean, VA, Dayton OH and/or Warner Robins GA requires expertise in Dev Sec Ops  best practices, cloud automation, security compliance, and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) to enhance the security, scalability, and efficiency of mission-critical applications.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the duties listed below
* AWS Gov Cloud Architecture & Management:
Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and compliant AWS Gov Cloud environments for DoD and Civilian agency applications.
* Dev Sec Ops  Pipeline Development:
Build and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like Git Lab CI/CD, Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, and Terraform to automate deployments and security compliance.
* Security & Compliance:
Ensure adherence to Federal cybersecurity frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171, NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, Zero Trust). Implement STIGs, security baselines, and automated security scanning (SAST/DAST).
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform, Cloud Formation, and Ansible.
* Containerization & Orchestration:
Deploy and manage Docker containers and Kubernetes clusters in AWS Gov Cloud, leveraging services like Amazon EKS, ECS, and Fargate.
* Monitoring & Incident Response:
Implement AWS Cloud Watch, AWS Security Hub, Guard Duty, Splunk, or ELK for proactive monitoring, logging, and compliance reporting.
* Automation & Scripting:
Develop automation scripts using Python, Bash, or Power Shell to improve deployment efficiency and security enforcement.
* Collaboration & Knowledge Sharing:
Work closely with software developers, cybersecurity teams, and cloud engineers to integrate security and automation into the software development lifecycle (SDLC). Education, Requirements and Qualifications
* Mid level requires 5+ years of hands-on experience in Dev Sec Ops , Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation roles.
* Senior level requires 7+ years of hands-on experience in Dev Sec Ops , Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Automation roles.
* Strong expertise in AWS Gov Cloud services, security configurations, and compliance frameworks.
* Experience with CI/CD tools (Git Lab CI/CD, Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, or similar).
* Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Cloud Formation, and Ansible.
* Proficiency in containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, EKS, ECS, Fargate).
* Strong understanding of AWS security services (AWS IAM, Guard Duty, Security Hub, AWS KMS, AWS WAF, AWS Config, AWS Secrets Manager).
* Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks (RMF, NIST 800-171/53, STIGs, Zero Trust).
* Experience implementing automated security testing (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning, SBOM management).
* Proficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, Power Shell) for automation and security enforcement.
* Security+, AWS Certified Security
* US citizenship with the ability to obtain successful DoD SECRET security clearance required