DevSecOps Solution Architect

T-Rex Solutions • Arlington, VA

11h • $100,000 - $185,000 • Remote

About The Position

T-Rex Solutions is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support our FDIC customer. This role is primarily remote with potential for occasional meetings at FDIC HQ in Arlington, VA as needed. The position involves designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise DevSecOps architectures that integrate security throughout all phases of the SDLC. This includes developing and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, establishing reference architectures, and designing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. The role requires integrating automated security testing, designing secure cloud-native and hybrid-cloud architectures, and ensuring compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements. Responsibilities also include supporting ATO initiatives, evaluating emerging technologies, leading architecture reviews, developing strategies to reduce technical debt, creating technical roadmaps, providing mentorship, and supporting incident response.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, suitability determination, or other clearance level required.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in software engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud architecture, cybersecurity engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise DevSecOps solutions in complex environments.
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines supporting secure software delivery.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks and automated deployment methodologies.
• Experience integrating automated security controls and testing into software delivery pipelines.
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity compliance requirements and security authorization processes.
• Experience leading technical teams and providing architectural guidance across multiple projects or programs.
• Experience supporting cloud migration, application modernization, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) processes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure
• Experience with the following toolset: GitHub Enterprise Server/Cloud, JFrog Artifactory, JFrog Xray, SonarQube, GitHub Advanced Security, GitHub Copilot, and Subject7
• Knowledge of containerization and infrastructure technologies including Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Virtual Machines, Application Gate Way, App Services, Key Vaults, ServiceNow, CyberArk, and Terraform
• Experience implementing security automation and vulnerability management solutions.
• Strong understanding of application security principles, secure coding practices, and threat modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards including: NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF), NIST 800-53, NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF), Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), Risk Management Framework (RMF), Zero Trust Architecture.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Nice To Haves

• Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert certification
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) certification
• Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS) certification

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise DevSecOps architectures that integrate security throughout all phases of the SDLC.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated, secure, and reliable application delivery.
• Establish reference architectures, technical standards, engineering patterns, and best practices for DevSecOps implementations.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment activities.
• Integrate automated security testing into software delivery pipelines, including: Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Container and image scanning, Secret detection and credential management, and Infrastructure security scanning.
• Design secure cloud-native and hybrid-cloud architectures utilizing modern platform services and security controls.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, including NIST, FISMA, RMF, Zero Trust, and agency-specific security standards.
• Support continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) initiatives through the development of architecture artifacts, security documentation, risk assessments, and compliance evidence.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and practices to improve platform security, efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and security assessments.
• Develop strategies to reduce technical debt and improve application maintainability and operational effectiveness.
• Create technical roadmaps that align DevSecOps capabilities with organizational goals and modernization initiatives.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to DevSecOps engineers, software developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Support incident response, vulnerability remediation efforts, and continuous monitoring initiatives as required.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Performance bonuses
• Training and educational reimbursement
• Transamerica 401(k) with company match
• Cigna healthcare benefits
• PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date)
• Paid parental leave
• Individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits
• Annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

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