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# DevSecOps Security Engineer

- **Company:** Zachary Piper
- **Location:** Gaithersburg, MD, United States (Remote available)
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,100.0 - $157,450.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Kubernetes Security, Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), Key Management, Systems Development Life Cycle, Role-Based Access Control, Tripwire, Software Vulnerability Management, Policy as Code, Cloud Platform System, Software Security, HybridCloud, Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Hashicorp, Nessus, Terraform, Devsecops, Qualys, Docker, Security Orchestration, Automation & Response, Jenkins, Static Application Security Testing, Golang, Dynamic Application Security Testing
- **Published:** September 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us3b4a4a173005a9a22e37ba72758f965c/eaa

## About the Role

* 4+ years of experience with DevSecOps, cybersecurity engineering, cloud security, or application security.
 * Hands-on experience with CI/CD security tools including SAST, DAST, software composition analysis, container scanning, and vulnerability management solutions.
 * Experience securing Kubernetes environments, containerized workloads, secrets management platforms, and cloud infrastructure (AWS and/or Azure).
 * Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
 * Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and meet government background investigation requirements., Keywords: DevSecOps Security Engineer, Cybersecurity Engineer, DevSecOps, CI/CD Security, Application Security, Kubernetes Security, Container Security, Docker, Kubernetes, RBAC, Network Policies, SAST, DAST, Software Composition Analysis, SCA, Vulnerability Management, Nessus, Trivy, Grype, Qualys, Cloud Security, AWS Security, Azure Security, Infrastructure as Code, IaC Security, Terraform, CloudFormation, Policy as Code, OPA, Rego, Kyverno, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Jenkins, HashiCorp Vault, Secrets Management, Security Automation, Python, Bash, Go, SBOM, CycloneDX, SPDX, Artifact Signing, Supply Chain Security, GitOps, ArgoCD, Flux, NIST 800-53, Public Trust Clearance, Security Engineer, Platform Security, DevOps Security, Air Traffic Management, Mission Critical Systems, AI-Enabled Engineering, Hybrid Cloud Security.

## Description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a DevSecOps Security Engineer to support a company focused on developing and securing next-generation air traffic management systems through a hybrid cloud automation platform, modern DevSecOps practices, and AI-enabled engineering solutions. This position is hybrid in Gaithersburg, MD; Eagan, MN; or Egg Harbor Township, NJ, with the possibility of 100% remote work for qualified candidates outside commutable areas. The DevSecOps Security Engineer will be responsible for building, automating, and maintaining security controls throughout the software delivery lifecycle while ensuring compliance, reliability, and operational security within mission-critical environments. Join a team securing the technology that powers national air traffic operations and supports millions of travelers every day.
Responsibilities for the DevSecOps Security Engineer include:

 * Implement and maintain automated security controls within CI/CD pipelines, including SAST, DAST, software composition analysis, container scanning, and IaC security scanning.
 * Enforce security gates, artifact signing, provenance verification, and SBOM generation to ensure secure software delivery.
 * Secure and harden Kubernetes and containerized environments through RBAC, network policies, admission controls, secrets management, and vulnerability remediation.
 * Develop and maintain policy-as-code and infrastructure security guardrails using tools such as OPA/Rego, Kyverno, and cloud-native security solutions.
 * Partner with platform, application, and DevOps teams to remediate vulnerabilities, support incident response activities, and generate security evidence for compliance and authorization requirements., AI Engineer 4 (AI Foundations, VLM Customization) At Capital One, we are creating responsible and reliable AI systems, changing banking for good. For years, Capital One has been an…
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