DevOps Engineer

• Collaborate with application development teams to coordinate and optimize processes within the DevOps ecosystem.
• Drive consistency by implementing DevSecOps best practices, standards, automation, and tooling across development teams.
• Design, create, and implement security solutions within integrated development environments (IDEs) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Actively participate in architecture discussions and provide technical input during major design decisions alongside solution architects.
• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications within AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• Support and administer AWS GovCloud infrastructure and cloud-native services.
• Perform Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) system administration and maintenance.
• Integrate security scanning, compliance validation, and automated testing into CI/CD pipelines.
• Troubleshoot deployment, infrastructure, and application issues across development, testing, and production environments.
• Work independently while effectively collaborating across multiple technical teams and projects.

We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to support the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of secure cloud-native development environments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in DevSecOps, AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes (EKS), GitLab CI/CD, and Linux administration. This position requires a self-motivated professional who can collaborate with software development teams while driving security and automation best practices throughout the software development lifecycle., * Minimum 5 years of demonstrated DevSecOps experience with practical implementation in enterprise environments.

• Minimum 2 years of experience configuring and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Minimum 1 year of experience deploying containerized applications to AWS EKS Kubernetes clusters.
• Minimum 2 years of experience administering Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
• Minimum 2 years of experience administering cloud environments within AWS GovCloud.
• Experience integrating security into the software development lifecycle (DevSecOps).
• Strong understanding of containerization technologies (Docker/Kubernetes).
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or within a collaborative team environment.

Required Certifications

Applicants must possess one of the following certifications:

• CompTIA Security+
• CompTIA Cloud+

Equivalent DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification may be considered.

Required Clearance

• Active Secret or Top Secret Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar).
• Experience with Kubernetes security best practices.
• Familiarity with automated security tools (SAST, DAST, container scanning, dependency scanning).
• Experience supporting DoD or Federal Government cloud environments.
• Knowledge of NIST RMF, STIGs, and security compliance frameworks.
• AWS certifications are a plus., * Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• AWS: 5 years (Required)

Security clearance:

• Top Secret (Required)

$110,000 - $120,000 a year - Full-time, Contract, Pulled from the full job description

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance, Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $110,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year, * 401(k)

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance