DevSecOps Engineer

About the role

The DevSecOps Engineer implements, automates, and maintains secure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. You will build and manage infrastructure-as-code solutions, deploy and secure cloud environments, integrate security controls into development workflows, and drive DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, containerization technologies, automation tools, and a strong commitment to improving security, scalability, reliability, and deployment efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

- Build and maintain secure, NIST 800-53 compliant, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native infrastructure architectures.

- Assess cloud architectures and system designs for security vulnerabilities and implement appropriate remediation strategies.

- Develop and maintain security automation tools and scripts using programming languages such as Python.

- Implement and manage AWS or Azure environments, Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, GitHub repositories, and dependency management solutions.

- Deploy cloud infrastructure, platform components, HTTP/TLS security configurations, and compliance assets using Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and related technologies.

- Automate routine operational and deployment tasks to improve scalability, consistency, and efficiency.

- Create and manage automated release processes and CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins, Spinnaker, and similar tools.

- Develop and maintain Pipeline as Code (PaC) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions.

- Deploy and manage cloud resources through scripts, manifests, and automation frameworks.

- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, network, security, and deployment-related issues.

- Utilize AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, to generate, review, validate, and improve code and automation workflows.

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements:

- Must be a U.S. Citizen.

- Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.

- Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance

- Strong communication and presentation skills.

- Must be able to prioritize and self-start.

- Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.

- Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.

- Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.

- Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.