Sr. DevSecOps Engineer

Edgewater Federal Solutions•Washington, DC

2d•$151,899 - $161,806•Onsite

About The Position

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer to support our team in Washington, D.C. The DevSecOps Engineer will play a crucial role in our organization's initiative to develop and deploy a new cloud-native application in the AWS GovCloud environment. This position requires a highly skilled professional who can integrate development, security, and operations practices while navigating the unique challenges of government cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly AWS GovCloud, and a deep understanding of security principles and compliance requirements in government IT environments. They will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient cloud infrastructure for multiple environments (e.g., development, testing, staging, production) of the new application. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks, automating processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams. The DevSecOps Engineer will be instrumental in establishing best practices for cloud-native application development, enhancing our security posture, and enabling agile and efficient operations. US citizenship is required to obtain an employee badge, this is onsite in DC and we are only considering candidates that currently live within a 50 mile radious of DC.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles
Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying cloud-native applications
Track record of implementing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines
At least 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS services
Minimum 1 year of experience specifically with AWS GovCloud
Experience implementing security best practices in cloud environments
Familiarity with government compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA)
Experience in setting up and managing multiple environments (dev, test, staging, prod)
History of collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT projects leveraging Agile values and principles
Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, and six years of experience
Proficiency in AWS services, particularly within the GovCloud environment
Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform)
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., GitLab)
Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch)
Understanding of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments
Experience with identity and access management in cloud settings
Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., unit testing, automated testing)

Nice To Haves

XACTA 360 is a plus
SPLUNK is a plus
Experience working with Federal Agencies and with the NIST 800.53 FISMA standard and process is a plus

Responsibilities

Design and implement cloud infrastructure for multiple environments of the new application
Establish and maintain security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud resources
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated security measures
Set up comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
Ensure compliance with relevant government regulations and standards
Optimize performance of the application across all environments
Provide training and knowledge transfer to development and operations teams
Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Drive continuous improvement in cloud operations and security practices