DevSecOps Engineer

# Dev Sec Ops  Engineer Apply
** Job#: 3055329
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* Job Description:

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* * Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.
* Dev Sec Ops  Engineer
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* Location:

** Radford, VA. This position is
** primarily remote**. Occasional onsite presence in Radford, VA may be required for key meetings, integration efforts, or mission needs.

Role Overview As a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer, you will help design and operate a secure, scalable Dev Sec Ops  framework for containerized applications running in a Kubernetes environment. This role involves automating infrastructure and application delivery while embedding security controls directly into the CI/CD pipelines.

Key Responsibilities
* Designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines that integrate development, security, and operations.
* Automating infrastructure and application delivery using Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
* Partnering with developers to containerize legacy applications and migrate them into Kubernetes-based platforms, including Open Shift or similar distributions.
* Embedding security controls directly into pipelines, including static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), container image vulnerability scanning, and configuration checks.
* Implementing secrets management solutions to protect sensitive data across pipelines and runtime environments.
* Monitoring pipeline health, application performance, and security posture using dashboards and observability tools.
* Collaborating with developers, platform engineers, and cybersecurity teams to ensure applications meet security, compliance, and operational standards.
* Helping teams adopt Dev Sec Ops  best practices through guidance, documentation, and hands-on support.

Required Qualifications
** Clearance:
** Candidates must be able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense (DoD) Secret level Security Clearance as a condition or continuation of employment.
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* Experience:

*** Hands-on experience implementing and managing Dev Sec Ops  frameworks in a cloud or enterprise environment.
* Strong experience with CI/CD tooling such as Git Lab, Azure Dev Ops, or Atlassian tool chains.
* Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform and Ansible.
* Experience working with Docker and Kubernetes.
* Comfortable working in environments with strong security and compliance requirements.
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* Certifications:

*** Must possess a DoD 8570.01-M IAT Level II certification (e.g., Security+ CE).

Preferred Qualifications
* Experience with security scanning tools such as Sonar Qube, OWASP ZAP, or Burp Suite.
* Familiarity with container image scanning tools like Trivy, Clair, or Anchore.
* Experience with secrets management platforms such as Hashi Corp Vault or Sealed Secrets.
* Scripting experience with Python, Bash, or Power Shell.
* Exposure to security frameworks such as NIST 800-53 or CIS Benchmarks.
* Experience monitoring Kubernetes and CI/CD environments using tools like Prometheus or Grafana.
* Willingness to obtain relevant platform or Dev Ops certifications within the first 6 months.#clearance
** Compensation & Benefits
** The anticipated pay range for this position is $70.00/hr to $85.00/hr please note that the final pay rate will be determined based on a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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