DevSecOps Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions Inc•Dayton, OH

4h•Onsite

About The Position

MTSI is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to work within Agile DevOps environments and workflows with a desire to learn and build their career in line with current DoD modernization movements. Candidates will be responsible for supporting software design and development, self-guided learning of targeted/required technologies, and documenting workflows, processes, best-practices, and standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field.
2-8 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 DevSecOp
Experience with one or more modern Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Packer, Terraform, Ansible
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, Powershel
Must possess an active Top Secret clearance with eligibility for SCI.

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

DevSecOps Pipeline Development: Design, maintain, and optimize Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure secure and efficient development workflows.
Automate testing, security validation, and deployment processes within development pipelines.
Security Integration: Embed security controls, tools, and practices (e.g., SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanners) into the DevSecOps lifecycle to ensure compliance with DoD standards.
Implement and manage secure coding frameworks, encryption practices, and zero-trust architectures for mission-critical applications.
Systems and Application Development Support: Collaborate with developers to integrate DevSecOps tools that enhance system performance, security, and reliability across air platform mission systems.
Configure secure containerized environments using Kubernetes, Docker, and other orchestration tools for real-time system operations.
Automation and Monitoring: Develop automated processes for infrastructure provisioning and application monitoring via Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Maintain observability through monitoring dashboards and alerting systems to ensure system performance and compliance.
Compliance and Governance: Ensure systems align with DoD frameworks such as RMF (Risk Management Framework), NIST Cybersecurity Framework, and CMMC standards.
Maintain documentation for DevSecOps configurations, pipelines, and security validations, ensuring transparency across teams.
Collaboration in an IPT Framework: Work within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) to coordinate development and security practices with software engineers, systems architects, and program stakeholders.
Provide technical expertise to streamline processes and ensure alignment with mission-critical requirements.