Senior Full Stack Developer

Expression • Washington, DC

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About The Position

We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support the modernization of Data Systems with a primary focus on DevSecOps in Azure Cloud. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure within sensitive and classified environments to ensure delivery of mission-critical data analysis and machine learning applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps and other modern DevSecOps tooling, Department of Commerce (DoC) and/or Department of War (DoW) compute environments and security compliance and modern infrastructure automation practices.

Requirements

• Eligible for Secret clearance
• Current Security+ certification (or must obtain within 30 days)
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of DevOps experience OR 8+ years of relevant DevOps/Cloud engineering experience
• Experience with Azure DevOps implementing DevSecOps pipelines in commercial and classified environments.
• Experience with the container ecosystem - Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, etc.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation
• Experience with Azure Commercial Cloud and Azure Government Cloud
• Strong scripting skills in Python or other languages
• Experience with identity and access management solutions, specifically Microsoft Entra and Keycloak
• Hands-on experience with CAC/PIV and PKI implementations in secure environments

Nice To Haves

• Experience implementing DoW Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
• Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Knowledge of DoC security documentation requirements
• Experience with security scanning tools (Nessus, SonarQube, Aqua Security, or similar) and remediation
• Database administration (SQL, NoSQL, Vector, etc.)
• Elasticsearch/OpenSearch administration
• Version control
• Linux administration
• Experience in data engineering tools and technologies like Databricks, Spark, Hadoop, and data warehousing solutions
• Familiarity with machine learning concepts and tools
• Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
• Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer Associate)

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage Azure Cloud architecture within DoC guidelines
• Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments
• Ensure compliance with DoC security requirements and best practices
• Lead cross-functional teams in defining secure infrastructure requirements
• Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines
• Implement deployment strategies aligned with DoC security protocols
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes using Azure DevOps Pipelines
• Ensure code security through pipeline integration
• Implement and maintain security controls per DoC requirements
• Conduct security assessments and vulnerability remediation
• Collaborate with security teams on RMF documentation
• Ensure continuous compliance with DoC security standards
• Monitor system performance and security
• Implement logging and monitoring solutions
• Lead incident response and problem resolution
• Ensure resilience and high availability for mission-critical systems

Benefits

• 401k matching
• PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance
• Education reimbursement
• Complimentary life insurance
• Generous PTO and holiday leave
• Onsite office gym access
• Commuter Benefits Plan

What This Job Offers

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