DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist

TISTA associates enjoy above Industry Healthcare Benefits, Remote Working Options, Paid Time Off, Training/Certification opportunities, Healthcare Savings Account & Flexible Savings Account, Paid Life Insurance, Short-term & Long-term Disability, 401K Match, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Holidays, Military Leave, and much more! Responsibilities:

• Integrate SAST/DAST, dependency, container and secrets scanning into CI/CD (GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube).
• Harden infrastructure-as-code and configurations with Ansible on AWS, Azure and OpenShift.
• Run vulnerability scans (ACAS/Nessus), track remediation and meet CISA BOD 22-01 timelines.
• Produce and maintain ATO evidence: SSP sections, POA&Ms and control documentation.
• Security QA variant: validate controls before release, run WASA and Fortify scans, and sign off on security release criteria.

• 6+ years of experience, including 3+ years in DevSecOps or cyber engineering on federal systems (Mid / Level II).
• Security tooling in CI/CD pipelines (SAST/DAST, dependency and container scanning).
• Vulnerability scanning and remediation tracking (ACAS/Nessus).

Desired Skills:

• Ansible hardening and STIG compliance on RHEL and OpenShift.
• ATO evidence: SSP sections, POA&Ms, control documentation.
• Security QA option: Fortify and WASA scans, release security sign-off.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, cybersecurity or a related field.
• One of: AWS or Azure Solutions Architect or Developer; ISC2 CISSP.
• Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible preferred; Security QA option: CISSP, CAP or Security+.

Clearance:

• Must be able to obtain a Tier 2 / Moderate Risk Public Trust and a VA PIV credential.

• The suggested pay for this position ranges from $95,546 to $125,875.
• The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
• Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation, such as bonuses.
• TISTA associates are eligible to participate in our comprehensive benefits plan! More information can be found here: https://tistatech.com/working-at-tista

TISTA Science and Technology is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer / Security Specialist to join our growing team. At TISTA, you’ll do meaningful, mission-driven work that improves lives alongside teammates you trust and leaders who are transparent and supportive. We invest in your learning and internal mobility so you can build a career that keeps advancing. We’re proud to serve and hire Veterans, and we put people first in everything we do.