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# Systems Engineer

- **Company:** UNITY COMPASS LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
- **Location:** North Potomac, MD, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Azure, Bash Shell, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Static Program Analysis, Code Review, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Python (Programming Language), OpenShift, Windows PowerShell, Zero Trust Network Access, Secure Coding, Software Vulnerability Management, AWS Cdk, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), AWS ECS, Gitlab, Cloudformation, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Terraform, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis, Microservices
- **Published:** November 5, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/261df9dd-a40e-4775-8ff5-90ceb880bc82

## About the Role

Location: Gaithersburg, MD 100% onsite Schedule (FT/PT): Full Time Travel Required: No Shift: Day Clearance Level Required: Active Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination., * ship with TS/SCI Clearance and ability to pass a polygraph is required per contract.

 * Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 4 8 years of relevant experience; or
 * Master s degree with 2 6 years of relevant experience.
 * CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
 * Scripting & Automation: Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
 * Infrastructure as Code: Experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar tools.
 * Cloud Platforms: Experience working within AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments.
 * AWS CDK: Hands-on experience deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using CDK.
 * Containerization: Experience with Docker.
 * GitLab CI/CD: Build, maintain, and troubleshoot automated GitLab pipelines.
 * Integration: Experience integrating CDK, GitLab, Docker, and ECS for automated deployments.
 * AWS ECS: Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using ECS.
 * Orchestration: Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar platforms.
 * Secure Engineering Practices: Working knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and code scanning tools., * Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture principles.
 * Industry certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA, Security+, or GIAC certifications.

## Description

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer, CI/CD Pipelines: Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting microservices and container-based deployments. Containerization & Orchestration: Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift. Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Manage and monitor infrastructure using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation. Cloud Infrastructure: Support secure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure). Shift-Left Security: Integrate security tools and best practices into development workflows, including static and dynamic code analysis. Environment Hardening: Collaborate with engineering and security teams to harden environments and secure cloud-native architectures. Troubleshooting & Support: Diagnose and resolve issues related to builds, deployments, and system performance. Compliance Support: Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in compliance activities aligned with RMF,
STIGs, or related security frameworks. Documentation & Process Improvement: Document configurations and contribute to continuous improvement of DevSecOps processes and tooling.