Junior DevSecOps Engineer (Python, CI/CD)

OpenDataJobs•Washington, DC

8d•$80,000 - $95,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Peregrine Advisors is hiring a Junior DevSecOps Engineer to help operate automation, CI/CD pipelines, and secure cloud infrastructure supporting federal systems. The position is based in the Washington, DC metropolitan area under a hybrid work arrangement, with commuting cadence varying by assignment. The initial engagement requires United States citizenship and the ability to obtain a Public Trust determination. On the initial project, the engineer will work with other engineers on frequently used pipelines. Under senior engineers' guidance, the role contributes to infrastructure-as-code, deployment automation, container and AWS operations, security checks, Python scripting, and NIST SP 800-53 control implementation and compliance evidence automation. Changes undergo code review, and the engineer explains the changes and reasoning to reviewers. The role also helps automate manual team tasks and integrate security into development from the start. The work may evolve across assignments and areas of need. This is a full-time W-2 position with an annual salary of $80,000 to $95,000. Peregrine describes itself as a Benefit Corporation and SBA 8(a) company focused on AI and data for government, and emphasizes ownership, learning, collaboration, and delivering value to clients and the public.

Requirements

At least 1 year of experience in software development, platform engineering, or operations engineering.
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Practical use of one or more pipeline tools and working knowledge of CI/CD concepts.
Ability to write Python scripts.
Familiarity with Docker, containerization, and AWS cloud services.
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform.
Basic understanding of container orchestration.
Experience with Linux fundamentals.
Knowledge of web applications, APIs, networking concepts, and load balancing.
Understanding of cloud security principles and practices for secure software delivery.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment problems.
Experience generating and reviewing code using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot.
Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel.
United States citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust determination for the initial engagement.
Willingness to discuss a difficult problem, decisions made, outcome, and lessons learned; the technical assessment is a Python coding exercise.

Nice To Haves

Bash or PowerShell scripting skills.
Prior information technology work for the federal government.
Exposure to ATO processes, NIST SP 800-53 controls, or FISMA compliance.
An AWS certification or practical experience delivering production workloads on AWS.
Experience with security tooling or vulnerability scanning, such as DAST, policy-as-code, or SAST.
Experience with secure configuration, code review, automated testing, and version control, or willingness to develop these practices quickly.

Responsibilities

Contribute to Terraform or CloudFormation code that defines infrastructure.
Develop and maintain deployment automation and CI/CD pipelines under senior engineers' guidance.
Help operate Docker containers and AWS environments, including orchestration, monitoring, and logging.
Integrate vulnerability checks, security scans, and policy controls into delivery pipelines.
Automate repeatable operational tasks with Python, Bash, or PowerShell, and address resulting findings.
Help map and implement NIST SP 800-53 controls and automate compliance evidence.
Use AI-assisted tools in pipeline, testing, and scripting work, and verify their output.
Participate in code reviews and explain changes and the reasoning behind them.
Automate manual team tasks and help incorporate security into systems from the start.
Provide clear updates about completed work, blockers, and support needed.

Benefits

Medical insurance with the employee premium fully paid and half of dependent premiums covered.
Dental insurance with the employee premium fully paid and half of dependent premiums covered.
Vision insurance with the employee premium fully paid and half of dependent premiums covered.
Employer-paid life insurance.
Employer-paid accidental death insurance.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
401(k) with an employer match of up to 4% of salary.
Unlimited paid time off.
Sponsored professional certifications and continuing education.
Extensive onboarding and opportunities to rotate across functions and assignments.