Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I (6724)

MetroStar•Reston, VA
•$200,000 - $210,000

About The Position

As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I, you will design, implement, and maintain secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. You will work with cross-functional teams to integrate security into the development and operations lifecycle and deliver high-quality, secure, reliable software solutions. The role involves designing technical solutions across multiple classification environments; building CI/CD pipelines with security scanning and STIG validation; creating secure, resilient Infrastructure as Code for AWS environments; troubleshooting system and application issues; and advising and mentoring development teams on secure engineering practices and vulnerability remediation.

Requirements

  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance.
  • Certification satisfying DoD 8140/8570 requirements, such as Security+ or equivalent.
  • At least 5 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or in a similar role.
  • Strong hands-on Linux experience.
  • Experience designing, deploying, and managing production-grade Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters through automation with Ansible and Terraform and/or CloudFormation in on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines, such as GitLab or equivalent, and containerization.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Helm chart development and STIGs.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

  • 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.
  • Performance-based bonuses may be available.
  • Company-paid training and/or certifications may be available.
  • Referral bonuses may be available.
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