Headquarters: Washington DC
Senior DevSecOps Engineer – Cleared We are seeking an experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to help drive the integration of security into modern DevOps practices. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing secure, scalable, and highly available infrastructure. You will partner with development, operations, and security teams to streamline automation, enforce security best practices, and ensure compliance across the environment. Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain security controls within CI/CD pipelines. Build and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) with tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or equivalent. Administer and optimize cloud environments (AWS), ensuring scalability and high availability. Manage containerized applications with Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS. Develop and maintain automation scripts and tools using Python. Perform vulnerability management, security assessments, and incident response. Collaborate with software engineering teams to integrate security throughout the SDLC. Conduct compliance reviews, audits, and continuous monitoring. Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers. Required Skills & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience. 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps, Cloud Security, or related roles. Strong hands-on experience with AWS architecture and services. Proficiency in GitLab for version control and CI/CD pipeline management. Expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS. Advanced scripting ability with Python. Solid knowledge of security best practices and risk management. Experience with IaC (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.). Familiarity with monitoring and logging platforms (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack). Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills. Active TS/SCI clearance required. Preferred Qualifications: AWS certifications (e.g., DevOps Engineer, Solutions Architect). Experience with IL 6/7 environments.
