DEVSECOPS ADMINISTRATOR

VSolvit

10h

About The Position

The DevSecOps Administrator provides critical support for the development, security, and operations of Department of Navy systems. This role is responsible for implementing and managing DevSecOps practices, tools, and pipelines to ensure secure, efficient, and automated software delivery. You will act as a primary resource for integrating security into the software development lifecycle, managing CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining strict compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards. As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these are, but are not limited to, adhering to normal working hours, meeting deadlines, following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook, communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s), and staying focused on the assigned tasks including company meetings, and completing other tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. Citizen
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Proven experience with containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
Deep knowledge of security tools and practices, including vulnerability scanning, code analysis, and penetration testing
Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud environments and IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered

Nice To Haves

Active DoD Secret clearance
Current Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 compliant certification
Experience specifically supporting Department of Navy (DoN) or AWS GovCloud environments
Professional certifications in AWS (Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer) or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate software builds, testing, and deployments
Integrate security tools and practices directly into CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure code delivery
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate infrastructure provisioning
Ensure all infrastructure is secure, scalable, and compliant with organizational and Navy policies
Implement security measures throughout the software development lifecycle, including static code analysis, dynamic application security testing (DAST), and vulnerability scanning
Utilize and manage a modern security stack including GitLab Premium, Invicti, Trivy, AWS ECR managed signing, AWS GuardDuty, and DefectDojo
Manage AWS GovCloud environments and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
Ensure secure configurations for all cloud resources and container orchestration platforms
Implement monitoring tools to track system performance, security, and availability
Respond to incidents promptly, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
Maintain detailed documentation of DevSecOps processes, configurations, and security controls
Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to align practices with organizational goals
Utilize ticketing and project management software including ServiceNow and Jira.