Senior IT DevSecOps Engineer; USC, ONSITE in Washington

Senior IT Dev Sec Ops  Engineer

Washington, DC – FULLY ONSITE

Type:
Multi-year Contract

Open to W2 and C2C

US citizenship required per government contract

Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance

The Dev Sec Ops  Engineer will play a crucial role in our organization's initiative to develop and deploy a new cloud application in the AWS Gov Cloud environment. This position requires a highly skilled professional who can integrate development, security, and operations practices while navigating the unique challenges of government cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly AWS Gov Cloud, and a deep understanding of security principles and compliance requirements in government IT environments. They will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient cloud infrastructure for multiple environments (e.g., development, testing, staging, production) of the new application.

This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks, automating processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams. The Dev Sec Ops  Engineer will be instrumental in establishing best practices for cloud application development, enhancing our security posture, and enabling agile and efficient operations.

• Design and implement cloud infrastructure for multiple environments of the new application
• Establish and maintain security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud resources
• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated security measures
• Set up comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
• Ensure compliance with relevant government regulations and standards
• Optimize performance of the application across all environments
• Provide training and knowledge transfer to development and operations teams
• Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans
• Drive continuous improvement in cloud operations and security practices

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Dev Ops or cloud engineering roles
• Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying cloud applications
• Track record of implementing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines

• At least 3 years of hands‑on experience with AWS services
• Minimum 1 year of experience specifically with AWS Gov Cloud

• Experience implementing security best practices in cloud environments
• Familiarity with government compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA)

• Experience in setting up and managing multiple environments (dev, test, staging, prod)

• History of collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT projects leveraging Agile values and principles

• University level:
  Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, and six years of experience
• Proficiency in AWS services, particularly within the Gov Cloud environment
• Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform)
• Proficiency in scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., Git Lab)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., AWS Cloud Watch)
• Understanding of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments
• Experience with access management in cloud settings
• Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git)
• Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., unit testing, automated testing)
• XACTA 360 is a plus
• SPLUNK is a plus
• Experience working with Federal Agencies and with the NIST 800.53 FISMA standard and process is a plus

System One is a leading provider of specialized, highly technical services and solutions to critical infrastructure, technology, life sciences, and government sectors. We partner with large private and public organizations who trust us to execute their complex, mission‑critical initiatives through our outsourced services and workforce solutions.