DevSecOps Engineer

Elevate Technology Solutions is a trusted consulting partner delivering secure, scalable, and mission‑focused IT solutions across federal and commercial environments. We support complex, regulated programs where cybersecurity, Dev Sec Ops  engineering, and cloud infrastructure are critical to mission success.

Location:

Sterling, VA (Onsite – SCIF environment)
Clearance:
Active TS/SCI required

Employment type:

Full‑time

Elevate Technology Solutions is seeking a highly skilled Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to design, implement, and operate secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud‑based infrastructure for mission‑critical applications. The engineer will collaborate closely with development, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure and reliable integration, testing, and deployment of software across on‑premise and cloud environments.

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines across on‑premise and cloud environments operating at multiple security levels.
• Integrate development tools, applications, and scripts into secure Dev Sec Ops  pipelines.
• Support the selection and implementation of Dev Sec Ops  technologies that enable automation for product development teams.
• Develop scripts and applications that support integration of software updates and automated workflows.
• Implement automated testing, deployment, and software artifact generation within CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional development, operations, and security teams to deliver reliable software systems.
• Support Agile development environments and participate in sprint planning and release cycles.
• Analyze system performance and scalability, implementing improvements where needed.
• Conduct technical investigations to identify root causes of incidents and implement preventive improvements.

• Active TS/SCI clearance required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related field.
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in Dev Sec Ops  engineering, cloud engineering, or software infrastructure roles.
• Experience developing scripts and automation using Bash and Python.
• Hands‑on experience with Git‑based version control systems such as Git Lab or Bit Bucket.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar platforms.
• Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or equivalent platforms.
• Strong experience working in Linux environments, including system configuration and application deployment.
• Experience with artifact management platforms such as JFrog Artifactory or similar tools.
• Experience deploying CI/CD pipelines in both on‑premise infrastructure and cloud environments.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Agile development environments.
• Understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to resolve issues in mission‑critical environments.

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools such as Terraform, AWS Cloud Formation, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana.
• Familiarity with REST API integration.
• Strong Linux administration experience and understanding of the software development lifecycle.
• Knowledge of Java programming.
• Understanding of IP networking and networking protocols.
• Experience working with AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) or similar container platforms.
• DoD IA certification (Security+, CySA+, or higher) preferred.
• Advanced degree in a related technical field.

This role is fully onsite in Sterling, Virginia and requires work inside a Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) supporting classified mission systems. Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible to work in secure environments.