DevSecOps Developer

Virtual Technologies Group•Fort Meade, MD

3d•$120,000 - $130,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a cleared DevSecOps Developer to design, automate, and secure our infrastructure and deployment pipelines. In this role, you will bridge the gap between development, security, and operations by leveraging Red Hat, Ansible, and custom scripting to maintain secure CI/CD processes. This position requires an active Secret clearance (or higher) and is located in Maryland, requiring the ability to work on-site at Ft. Meade as needed.

Requirements

Active DoD Secret clearance (or higher).
Must be local to Maryland with the ability to commute to and work on-site at Ft. Meade as required.
3+ years of professional experience in DevSecOps, DevOps, Systems Engineering, or a related industry role.
Hands-on experience administering and configuring Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL).
Proven experience with configuration management and automation using Ansible.
Strong proficiency in writing automation scripts using Bash and Python.
Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining CI/CD processes and pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
Hands-on experience integrating security testing (SAST, DAST, or container scanning) into automated pipelines.

Nice To Haves

Hands-on experience managing and securing cloud infrastructure in AWS or Azure.
Active Top Secret (TS) clearance.
Relevant industry certifications such as CompTIA Security+ (DoD 8570 compliance), Red Hat Certified System Administrator (RHCSA), or AWS/Azure associate-level certifications.
Experience operating within federal compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, DISA STIGs).

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate the software delivery lifecycle.
Embed automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks directly into the CI/CD processes to ensure secure code delivery.
Utilize Ansible to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployment across environments.
Administer, configure, and troubleshoot Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) systems in a secure, regulated environment.
Write and maintain custom scripts using Bash and Python to automate routine operations, integrate disparate tools, and optimize system performance.