DevSecOps Engineer SME

Modern Technology Solutions Inc • Arlington, VA

15d • Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a DevSecOps Engineering SME to support modern DoD digital transformation and infrastructure modernization efforts. This role blends engineering, infrastructure automation, and DevSecOps to build, secure and maintain scalable systems across on-premise, cloud, and containerized environments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on engineer with experience designing secure systems, implementing automated infrastructure pipelines, and deploying mission-critical solutions within Agile DevSecOps environments. This position requires strategic leadership and technical expertise to deliver secure and scalable solutions that address emergent challenges in cybersecurity, mission assurance, and cross-domain collaboration for DoD operations.

Requirements

• 15+ years of experience in software engineering/development
• Experience with container tools like Docker and Podman, container management, and associated technologies like Kubernetes
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and process workflows (GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc)
• Familiarity with version control tools, i.e. Git
• Experience with modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Packer, Terraform, Ansible
• Familiarity or experience interacting with modern cloud providers and related technologies, such as Amazon Web Services or Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Services
• Familiarity with processes like: Agile Development, DevOps, and DevSecOps
• Demonstrated skill sets in in at least one or more high-level programming languages (e.g. Golang, Java, C++)
• Demonstrated skillsets in at least one or more scripting languages (e.g. Python, Bash, Powershell
• Active TOP SECRET clearance

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated skill sets in in at least one or more high-level programming languages (e.g. Golang, Java, C++)
• You must be able to work both independently and in a collaborative team environment
• You must be able to meet required schedules and timelines
• You must be able to communicate technical issues and provide written, oral and/or digital products
• You must have good analytic skills and the ability to apply these skills in a multi-tasking environment where more than one project may require his/her participation at a given time (typically one primary project and one or two ancillary projects)

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure DevSecOps architectures across DoD environments, including routing, firewalls, VPNs, and Zero Trust–aligned frameworks.
• Automate provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Packer.
• Support and mature DevSecOps pipelines (CI/CD) for automation and configuration management.
• Deploy and manage capabilities within containerized and orchestrated environments (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes).
• Integrate modern cloud constructs (AWS VPCs, subnets, gateways, route tables, IAM, Azure VNets/subscriptions, etc.).
• Troubleshoot and optimize hybrid systems spanning on-prem, cloud, and container platforms.
• Assist with secure system integration, automated testing, and compliance processes against DoD RMF, DevSecOps, and Zero Trust guidelines.
• Collaborate with software developers, security teams, and system engineers to ensure resilient and scalable solutions.
• Document processes, architectures, and best practices to support operational continuity and knowledge sharing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level