DevSecOps Engineer (Remote with meetings in Washington, DC)

Booker DiMaio is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal application modernization initiative focused on replacing legacy OpenVMS/DCL-based processing systems with a secure, Python-based middleware and unified client platform. This role is responsible for enabling secure, automated, and auditable software delivery across development, testing, and production environments within a government-led Agile program.

The DevSecOps Engineer will support CI/CD pipeline implementation, deployment automation, and security integration efforts across a modernized Python-based architecture. The position is primarily remote with periodic onsite support in the Washington, DC area. Candidates must be eligible for Public Trust clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting enterprise Python-based applications
• Implement and manage automated deployment workflows using GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or equivalent tooling
• Support secure software delivery practices including automated testing, code scanning, and release validation
• Collaborate with development, infrastructure, and security teams to ensure secure and reliable deployments
• Automate infrastructure and application deployment processes to improve efficiency and consistency
• Support modernization efforts transitioning legacy OpenVMS/DCL-based systems to Python-based middleware services
• Troubleshoot build, deployment, and integration issues across environments (development, test, UAT, production)
• Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to support system reliability and auditability
• Participate in Agile Scrum ceremonies and support iterative delivery cycles
• Ensure compliance with federal security, audit, and Section 508 accessibility requirements where applicable

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of professional experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or infrastructure engineering roles
• Prior Government Experience
• Experience supporting enterprise software delivery pipelines in structured environments
• Strong understanding of CI/CD principles and automated deployment practices
• Experience with GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar tools
• Familiarity with Python-based application environments and REST API-driven systems
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum delivery environments
• Experience supporting federal government or government contracting environments (required)
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Public Trust clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting legacy system modernization or enterprise migration programs
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Cloud platform experience (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Security+ or cloud-related certifications
• Python Institute certifications (PCEP, PCAP, or PCPP) strongly preferred
• Experience supporting audit, compliance, or regulated enterprise environments

Work Environment

• Primarily remote with occasional onsite engagement in the Washington, DC area
• Support Agile delivery cycles within a federal modernization program
• Standard business hours with flexibility based on program needs