We are seeking an DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal client by helping integrate security practices into modern cloud and application development workflows. You will work alongside senior DevOps, security, and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automated security controls in alignment with federal standards.
Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings.
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
- Support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
- Help integrate security scanning and compliance checks into build and deployment pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning)
- Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP, with an emphasis on security best practices
- Assist with containerization efforts using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
- Monitor environments, logs, and alerts; assist with troubleshooting and incident response
- Document configurations, processes, and security controls to support audits and compliance requirements
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Learn and apply federal security frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP
- Must possess an active high level security clearance (TS).
- 2+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity.
- MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.
- US Citizenship required due to a federal contract requirements.
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
- Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices
- Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Working knowledge of Linux and basic scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)
- Exposure to DevSecOps tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, Aqua, Prisma Cloud)
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or other federal security standards
- Entry-level certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Security+, or similar
- Experience supporting applications in a regulated or government environment
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is : $89,649.00 - $152,404.00