Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I (6724)

MetroStar • Reston, VA

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About The Position

The Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I designs, implements, and maintains secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. The role collaborates with customers and internal teams to integrate security practices throughout the development and operations lifecycle and deliver high-quality, secure, reliable software solutions across multiple classification environments.

The engineer builds CI/CD pipelines, develops and maintains Infrastructure as Code, and supports secure, resilient DevSecOps infrastructure across AWS environments. The position also involves advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, guidance on secure coding and vulnerability remediation in support of ATO efforts, and mentorship of junior engineers.

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
• At least 5 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Platform Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Systems Engineer, Systems Administrator, or in a similar role.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting Linux systems.
• Experience designing, deploying, and managing Kubernetes (K8s) or OpenShift clusters in on-premises and cloud environments.
• Experience using Ansible, Terraform, and/or CloudFormation for automation.
• Experience with containerization, such as Docker or similar tools.
• Experience administering and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines, such as GitLab or similar tools.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Helm chart development.
• Experience with STIGs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design and implement technical solutions across multiple classification environments, independently or collaboratively addressing complex requirements.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch in GitLab and Jenkins, integrating security scanning and STIG compliance validation.
• Provide expert guidance on pipeline troubleshooting and DevSecOps best practices.
• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates, primarily using CloudFormation, for highly available, resilient, and secure DevSecOps tool infrastructure across AWS environments (GovCloud, C2S, and TC2S), ensuring STIG compliance.
• Analyze system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conduct root cause analysis, and develop mitigation strategies for service degradation.
• Guide development teams on secure coding practices, STIG compliance, and vulnerability remediation in support of ATO efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, IaC best practices, and technical documentation.

Benefits

• Performance-based bonuses and/or additional incentives, subject to terms and policies.
• Company-paid training and/or certifications.
• Referral bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Parental leave and dependent care.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed