DevSecOps Engineer

Phizenix, Reston, VA (Hybrid)

The role

The DevSecOps Engineer implements, automates, and maintains secure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. You will build and manage infrastructure-as-code solutions, deploy and secure cloud environments, integrate security controls into development workflows, and drive DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, containerization technologies, automation tools, and a strong commitment to improving security, scalability, reliability, and deployment efficiency.

What you will do

Build and maintain secure, NIST 800-53 compliant, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native infrastructure architectures.
Assess cloud architectures and system designs for security vulnerabilities and implement appropriate remediation strategies.
Develop and maintain security automation tools and scripts using programming languages such as Python.
Implement and manage AWS or Azure environments, Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, GitHub repositories, and dependency management solutions.

What you need

Non-Technical Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required.
Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance
Strong communication and presentation skills.
Must be able to prioritize and self-start.
Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift.
Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.
Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks.
Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
5+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering.
Proficiency with Linux operating systems and Shell/Bash scripting.
Strong programming experience with Python.
Hands-on experience building and operating systems and applications running on AWS or Azure cloud platforms.
Experience creating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to deploy and manage applications and cloud infrastructure.
Hands-on experience with Docker image creation and containerization technologies.
Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes (K8s) clusters.
Experience utilizing command-line interfaces (CLI) to automate and create repeatable processes.
Experience creating Pipeline as Code solutions for complex CI/CD workflows and release automation.
Experience securing cloud environments and integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
Experience working within large and complex computing environments.
Strong understanding of computer networks, routing, load balancing, APIs, and web application architectures.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, security, and network-related issues.
Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to work within aggressive delivery schedules.
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for code generation, review, validation, and workflow automation.

DevSecOps Engineer

The role

What you will do

DevSecOps Engineer

The role

What you will do

What you need

Non-Technical Requirements

Required Qualifications

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