DevSecOps Engineer

Overview:

DevSecOps Engineer

Remote | US Based

US Citizenship or Permanent Resident Status Accepted - Clearable; Must be able to obtain a Public Trust

Summary
Our client provides reliable, effective, and innovative technology solutions that advance federal, state, local, and nonprofit missions. Their technologists and consultants are passionate about solving complex challenges that impact millions of lives. Also, our client takes a Mindful Modernization approach in delivering our application modernization, grants management systems, government data analytics, and advisory services. Mindful Modernization is our client's way of delivering mission impact by aligning our government customers’ strategic objectives to measurable outcomes through people, processes, and technology.

Responsibilities

Our client is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join their dynamic team! The ideal candidate will be responsible for integrating security into the DevOps lifecycle and ensuring that infrastructure is secure, scalable, and efficient.

• Collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to automate, streamline, and enhance systems
• Design, implement, and manage secure and scalable infrastructure on both Azure and AWS cloud platforms
• Help develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, ensuring smooth and secure deployment of applications
• Use Terraform to define, build, and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) across multiple environments
• Manage and automate container orchestration using Kubernetes for efficient and secure deployments
• Implement and automate configuration management using Ansible to ensure consistent and secure environments
• Integrate security best practices into the DevOps lifecycle, automating security processes to detect vulnerabilities early in the development cycle
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to promote a DevSecOps culture, ensuring that security is an integral part of the CI/CD pipeline
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues, ensuring minimal downtime and impact on business operations
• Monitor system performance, identify security risks, and implement appropriate countermeasures while continuously improving automation processes, reducing manual tasks, and increasing the efficiency of infrastructure management

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, with 10 years' professional experience, or 20 years' experience in lieu of a Master’s degree
• Expertise in both Azure and AWS, including their security services, networking, and cloud-native tools
• Strong experience with Jenkins for automating build and deployment pipelines
• Proficiency in Terraform for defining and managing infrastructure
• In-depth experience with Kubernetes for container orchestration and management
• Skilled in Ansible for automating server provisioning and configuration
• Strong focus on automation, with the ability to script and automate complex tasks using tools such as Bash, Python, or PowerShell
• Understanding of security best practices, including securing infrastructure, automating security checks, and ensuring compliance
• Ability to work closely with development, security, and operations teams to foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement

Preferred Requirements

• Relevant certifications in Azure, AWS, or security (e.g., AWS Certified Security, Azure Security Engineer)
• Experience with additional CI/CD and DevSecOps tools such as Jira, Slack, Bitbucket, GitHub, Docker, or others
• Prior V.A. experience

Education/Certification Requirements

• A Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or other related field, with 10 years' professional experience, or 20 years' experience in lieu of a Master’s degree

Clearance Requirements

• Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. Applicants must be able to pass an enhanced background check.