Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I (6724)

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

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 cross-functional teams to integrate security throughout development and operations and deliver high-quality, secure, reliable software. The engineer develops CI/CD pipelines with integrated security scanning and STIG compliance validation; builds and maintains Infrastructure as Code templates and secure, resilient DevSecOps tooling across AWS environments; and troubleshoots Linux systems and services. The position also advises development teams on secure coding, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and ATO efforts, while mentoring 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 or OpenShift clusters in on-premises and cloud environments.
  • Experience using Ansible, Terraform, and/or CloudFormation for automation.
  • Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
  • Experience administering and troubleshooting CI/CD pipelines such as GitLab.

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.
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch in GitLab and Jenkins, integrating security scanning and STIG compliance validation.
  • Provide guidance on pipeline troubleshooting and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates, primarily using CloudFormation, to architect highly available, resilient, and secure DevSecOps tool infrastructure across AWS environments, including GovCloud, C2S, and TC2S.
  • Ensure infrastructure and solutions meet STIG compliance requirements.
  • Analyze system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conduct root cause analysis, and develop mitigation strategies for service degradation.
  • Advise 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
  • 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
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