DevSecOps Engineer

Govcio LLC • Arlington, VA

23h • Hybrid

About The Position

GovCIO is currently hiring a DevSecOps Engineer with an active Secret clearance to integrate security practices into software development and infrastructure operations by automating secure delivery pipelines, compliance controls, vulnerability management, and deployment processes. This role is based in Arlington, VA, as a hybrid/remote position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's with 12+ years of infrastructure/cloud engineering experience (or commensurate experience)
• 5–8 years of DevSecOps/engineering experience
• Terraform/Ansible automation
• Docker/Kubernetes experience
• Static/dynamic scanning tools proficiency
• Secrets‑management experience
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Agile SDLC experience
• Cloud security frameworks
• Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to attain DEA suitability.

Nice To Haves

• AWS/Azure DevOps certifications
• CISSP (preferred)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and secure CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and Azure DevOps.
• Automate application build, test, security scanning, and deployment processes.
• Embed security testing throughout the development lifecycle.
• Implement container and cloud security practices.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies.
• Automate compliance checks and configuration validation.
• Support vulnerability remediation and risk reduction efforts.
• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity teams, and operations teams.

What This Job Offers

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