DevSecOps Engineer (Entry level - Clearance Required) - (US-Remote)

ICF • Reston, VA

2d • $89,649 - $152,404 • Remote

About The Position

We are seeking an DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal client by helping integrate security practices into modern cloud and application development workflows. You will work alongside senior DevOps, security, and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automated security controls in alignment with federal standards. This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings.

Requirements

• Must possess an active high level security clearance (TS).
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity.
• MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.
• US Citizenship required due to a federal contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Working knowledge of Linux and basic scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)
• Exposure to DevSecOps tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, Aqua, Prisma Cloud)
• Experience with Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or other federal security standards
• Entry-level certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Security+, or similar
• Experience supporting applications in a regulated or government environment

Responsibilities

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
• Support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Help integrate security scanning and compliance checks into build and deployment pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning)
• Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP, with an emphasis on security best practices
• Assist with containerization efforts using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
• Monitor environments, logs, and alerts; assist with troubleshooting and incident response
• Document configurations, processes, and security controls to support audits and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Learn and apply federal security frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP

Benefits

• We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
• Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process.
• Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.

What This Job Offers

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