Principal DevSecOps Automation Engineer Security Clearance

Position: Principal DevSecOps Automation Engineer with Security Clearance
ASRC Federal is a leading government contractor furthering missions in space, public health and defense. As an Alaska Native owned corporation, our work helps secure an enduring future for our shareholders. Join our team and discover why we are a top veteran employer and Certified Great Place to Work™ Principal Dev Sec Ops  Automation Engineer ASRC Federal is seeking Senior Dev Sec Ops  Automation Engineers to design, enhance, and sustain CI/CD automation across the DSOP ecosystem.

This role focuses on pipeline engineering, automated security integration, and improving deployment velocity and reliability for Army mission systems. Candidates must be U.S. Citizens and eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance. An active Secret clearance is preferred but not required at time of hire. Selected candidates without an active clearance will be sponsored for a DoD Secret clearance Responsibilities:
* Develop and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines for DSOP applications and services
* Integrate automated testing, security scanning, and compliance checks
* Build infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, and Git Lab/Git Hub Actions
* Support containerization, image hardening, and pipeline governance
* Troubleshoot CI/CD workflow issues and optimize build/test processes
* Implement best practices for automated deployments within secure DoD environments
* Partner with software developers, infrastructure engineers, and security teams
* Enhance deployment reliability using observability, monitoring, and automation tooling

Qualifications:

* U.S. Citizenship required
* Must be eligible to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance (Active Secret preferred)
* 7-10+ years of Dev Sec Ops , automation engineering, or platform engineering experience
* Strong understanding of Git Ops, CI/CD, and containerized deployment models
* Expertise with Terraform, Ansible, Kubernetes, Docker, and pipeline tools
* Experience integrating automated security controls in regulated or DoD environments preferred
* Strong scripting proficiency (Python, Bash, Power Shell, etc.) Why ASRC? As a wholly owned subsidiary of Arctic Slope Regional Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation, we are inspired by the Iñupiat culture. We embrace stewardship and the idea of using every resource effectively; teamwork when striving to achieve goals and building a collaborative environment; integrity in adhering to high moral principles and professional standards;

respect in welcoming and regarding the differing opinions, experiences, rights and traditions of others; accountability in that we meet our commitments and take responsibility for our results; and continuous improvement, always striving to make things better, raising the bar and staying humble. Advantages of Working at ASRC Federal:
* Purpose-Driven Careers:
Join a company recognized as a:
* Certified Great Place to Work
* Military Times' Best for Vets Employer * 's Top 25 Veteran Employer
* Comprehensive Benefits:
* Insurance Coverage:
Comprehensive plans for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term/long-term disability
* Paid Leave:
Inclusive policies for bereavement, military obligations, and parental needs, along with 11 paid holidays annually
* Retirement Savings: A 401(k) plan with a generous company match and immediate vesting to help secure your financial future

* Incentives:

Employee referral bonuses to reward you for helping grow the ASRC Federal Family
* Learning and Development:
* After 90 days of employment, regular full-time employees are eligible for our professional development program. This includes annual funding for:
* Pursuing Associate's, Bachelor's, or Graduate Degrees
* Obtaining industry-standard professional certifications
* Participating in professional certificate programs
* Covering registration fees for professional conferences
* Centers of Excellence:
We established the Centers of Excellence to build, leverage and grow our technological capabilities, best practices and offer professional development for our technical teams. They contain many Communities of Practice which are forums that offer a platform to share ideas, best…