DevSecOps SME II

Edgesource Corporation•Alexandria, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The DevSecOps SME supports the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, automated DevSecOps solutions across the program. This role works closely with the Lead DevSecOps Engineer, internal engineering teams, and customer DevSecOps counterparts to enhance CI/CD pipelines, strengthen security integration, and improve delivery performance. The SME contributes to assessing existing pipelines and interfaces, recommending improvements, and implementing DevSecOps best practices across the development lifecycle. They play a key role in integrating security controls, automation, and monitoring into cloud-based environments while ensuring alignment with program standards and governance requirements. This role participates in technical discussions and supports readiness activities by helping translate engineering outcomes into actionable insights for stakeholders. The SME II stays current with evolving DevSecOps practices and applies modern tools and techniques to improve efficiency, security posture, and scalability.

Requirements

Demonstrated experience supporting DevSecOps engineering activities within a program or project.
Ability to obtain Public Trust
Experience working with CI/CD pipelines, automation tools, and cloud-based environments.
Ability to contribute to assessing and improving DevSecOps pipelines and system interfaces.
Experience implementing DevSecOps best practices to support secure and reliable delivery.
Minimum 7–9 years of experience in Information Technology with a focus on DevSecOps.
Experience supporting integration of security practices (e.g., static/dynamic scanning, secrets management, compliance checks) into CI/CD pipelines.
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and customer stakeholders to support solution delivery.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify risks, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
Demonstrated ability to provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
Experience operating in environments with governance, compliance, or security oversight requirements.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including contributing to technical documentation and status reporting.
Demonstrated ability to stay current with DevSecOps tools, practices, and emerging technologies.
High professional discretion and sound judgment in sensitive environments.

Responsibilities

Supports the design, implementation, and optimization of secure, automated DevSecOps solutions across the program.
Works closely with the Lead DevSecOps Engineer, internal engineering teams, and customer DevSecOps counterparts to enhance CI/CD pipelines, strengthen security integration, and improve delivery performance.
Contributes to assessing existing pipelines and interfaces, recommending improvements, and implementing DevSecOps best practices across the development lifecycle.
Plays a key role in integrating security controls, automation, and monitoring into cloud-based environments while ensuring alignment with program standards and governance requirements.
Participates in technical discussions and supports readiness activities by helping translate engineering outcomes into actionable insights for stakeholders.
Stays current with evolving DevSecOps practices and applies modern tools and techniques to improve efficiency, security posture, and scalability.