Senior IT DevSecOps Engineer

Diverse Agile Solutions•Washington, DC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Diverse Agile Solutions (DAS) is seeking a highly skilled Senior IT DevSecOps Engineer to support the development and deployment of a cloud-native application within the AWS GovCloud environment for a federal client. This role is critical in integrating development, security, and operations (DevSecOps) practices to deliver secure, scalable, and resilient solutions. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cloud engineering, security compliance, and automation , along with experience navigating the complexities of government cloud environments . The selected candidate will play a key role in shaping cloud architecture, enforcing security best practices, and enabling efficient, Agile-driven delivery across multiple application environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
Minimum 6+ years of relevant experience
At least 5+ years in DevOps or cloud engineering roles
Demonstrated experience building and deploying cloud-native applications
Strong experience with AWS services , particularly in AWS GovCloud environments
Hands-on experience with: Compute, storage, networking, and managed services, Multi-environment architecture (dev, test, staging, production), Understanding of cloud networking and architecture design
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform preferred)
Strong experience building and maintaining: CI/CD pipelines (GitLab or similar tools), Automated testing and deployment workflows
Proficiency in scripting languages: Python, Bash
Deep understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
Experience with: Identity and Access Management (IAM), Secure application deployment
Familiarity with federal compliance standards , including: FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800.53
Experience with: Docker, Kubernetes (EKS, ECS, Fargate)
Experience implementing: Logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions, Tools such as AWS CloudWatch and Splunk
Proficiency with: Git-based version control systems, Unit testing and automated testing frameworks

Nice To Haves

Experience with XACTA 360
Experience supporting federal agencies or government IT environments
Familiarity with security auditing and compliance documentation processes
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to work independently while contributing to team success
Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructure across development, testing, staging, and production environments
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform
Build and manage CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls and automated testing
Establish and enforce DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Splunk)
Ensure compliance with federal security standards and frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800.53)
Identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities and risks in cloud environments
Optimize application performance, scalability, and reliability across all environments
Develop and maintain disaster recovery and business continuity strategies
Collaborate with cross-functional teams in an Agile environment to deliver high-quality solutions
Provide technical guidance, training, and knowledge transfer to development and operations teams
Drive continuous improvement in automation, security, and cloud operations