DevSecOps Engineer; Business & Infrastructure Operations

Dev Sec Ops  Engineer (Business & Infrastructure Operations)

We are seeking a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to support federal government programs by integrating security into all stages of the software development lifecycle while building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments within a cloud-based infrastructure. This role focuses on enabling secure, automated, and reliable system delivery by embedding security controls into development and deployment processes in collaboration with development, operations, and security teams.

This is a hybrid role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area for onsite client meetings. Preference is for candidates located within the Washington, DC Metro area.

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes
• Integrate security practices into all stages of the software development lifecycle, including build, test, and deployment processes
• Implement automated security testing and scanning within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., static and dynamic code analysis, vulnerability scanning)
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Open Shift
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate environment provisioning and configuration
• Support deployment and release activities across development, test, and production environments
• Collaborate with development, systems engineering, and technical leadership to enable efficient and reliable delivery
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in collaboration with development and security teams
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes align with security and compliance requirements
• Monitor pipeline performance and system health, identifying and resolving issues to ensure continuous delivery
• Support version control and branching strategies using tools such as Git Hub or similar platforms
• Maintain and optimize build and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Hub Actions or similar)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to deployments, pipelines, and containerized environments
• Support configuration management and ensure consistency across environments
• Maintain documentation for pipelines, deployment processes, and automation workflows

• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
• 3+ years of experience in Dev Ops, Dev Sec Ops , or related technical roles
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)
• AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer or similar cloud-based certification
• 2+ years of experience working with container technologies such as Docker
• 2+ years of experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or Open Shift
• 2+ years of experience with AWS cloud services and environments
• 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform or similar tools)
• 2+ years of experience supporting automated deployments and release processes
• 2+ years of experience integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
• Familiarity with automated security testing tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning or similar)
• Understanding of secure software development practices and compliance requirements in cloud environments
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., Git Hub or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot deployment and automation issues

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across development, infrastructure, and security teams
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure delivery environments with a focus on reliability and responsiveness
• Experience supporting client-facing programs with emphasis on delivery timelines and operational stability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support continuous delivery across teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on automation, efficiency, and system reliability

$98,187.00 - $ (Reston, VA)

We are an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.