Senior Secure DevOps Engineer

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative technology solutions, trusted by the United States and its allies to address complex challenges in science, security and sustainability.

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines to support Dev Ops workflows.
• Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security tools and best practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Automate infrastructure deployment using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) while maintaining security and scalability.
• Develop and enforce security policies and ensure continuous monitoring of vulnerabilities and risks in the systems.
• Manage and secure cloud infrastructure (Azure or GCCH) to optimize performance and compliance.
• Collaborate with security team to perform threat modeling and risk assessments, and address identified vulnerabilities.
• Monitor systems, logs, and events to detect security threats, misconfigurations, and other operational or security issues.
• Stay current with industry trends in Dev Sec Ops  tools, cloud security, and cybersecurity practices.
• Create technical documentation and workflows for Dev Ops processes and security implementations.
• Provide mentorship and promote secure Dev Ops best practices across development and operations teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Proficiency in scripting and development (Python, Bash, or Go) for automation.
• Thorough understanding of containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Knowledge of application security principles, including OWASP Top 10 and security testing methods.
• Familiarity with version control tools like Git and Git workflows.
• Excellent problem‑solving, collaboration, and communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or equivalent practical experience.
• Typically 5 years of hands‑on experience in Dev Ops engineering, with a strong focus on security.
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Dev Ops CI/CD, Git Hub Actions).
• Strong hands‑on experience with cloud service providers (Azure or GCCHP).
• Hands‑on experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, Cloud Formation, or Ansible.
• Experience with integrating security tools into Dev Ops workflows, such as vulnerability scanners and security monitoring tools.

• Certifications such as Azure Certified Dev Ops Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).
• Experience implementing Zero Trust Architecture or securing microservices and APIs.
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, PCI‑DSS, GDPR).
• Practical experience with tools like Azure Key Vault for secrets management.
• Contributions to or involvement in open‑source security or Dev Ops projects.

$116k - $144k. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

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