Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III

Position: Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III (6473)
As a Sr. Dev Sec Ops  Engineer III, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices seamlessly into the development and operations lifecycle, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software solutions.

We know that you can't have great technology services without amazing people. At Metro Star, we are obsessed withour people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people, we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

What you'll do:

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design and implement automatic technical solutions across multiple classification environments, working independently or as part of the team to address complex technical requirements.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch in Git Lab CI/CD and Jenkins with integrated security scanning and STIG compliance validation, providing expert guidance to development teams on pipeline troubleshooting and implementing Dev Sec Ops  best practices.
• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates primarily using Cloud Formation to architect highly available, resilient, and secure Dev Sec Ops  tool infrastructure across AWS environments (Gov Cloud, C2S, TC2S) while ensuring STIG compliance and guiding junior engineers on IaC best practices.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts by analyzing system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conducting root cause analysis for complex issues, and developing mitigation strategies for service degradation.
• Provide expert security guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and other best practices in support of their ATO efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing while maintaining technical documentation, promoting best practices, and fostering continuous team improvement.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
• Certification to meet DoD 8140/8570 (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SSCP, etc).
• 10+ years of experience as a Dev Sec Ops  Engineer or similar role, with a focus on infrastructure automation, scalability, and reliability across the software development lifecycle; additionally, experience delivering Dev Sec Ops  services across multiple classified domains.
• Strong experience with Dev Ops, CI/CD Pipelines, Containerization, and other automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI/CD, Docker, etc).
• Strong experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform or Cloud Formation, and/or Ansible).
• Strong experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), in a Linux environment (e.g., RHEL, Oracle Linux, or similar).
• Understanding of AWS capabilities (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, etc) and architecting secure cloud-based infrastructure and services (Azure/GCP is a plus).

SALARY RANGE: $190,000 - $220,000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications, skills, and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

• The candidate's professional background and relevant work experience
• The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
• Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
• This role is also eligible for additional compensation, subject to the terms and policies of Metro Star, which may include:
• Performance-based bonuses
• Company-paid training and/or certifications
• Referral bonuses

To apply for this position, please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page:

Final date to receive applications: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation:
This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits:
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
• Parental Leave and dependent care
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said, we are big fans of our people. That's why we offer a generous benefits package, professional growth, and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus, check out our accolades.

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