DevSecOps Engineer, Staff
$82,100–$82,100 year
On-siteMiddletown, Rhode Island, United States
Job Summary
Design and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines integrating SAST, DAST, and container scanning to enforce shift-left security practices. Administer and harden Linux-based systems, manage containerized workloads, and implement Infrastructure as Code using Terraform and Ansible. Support DoD acquisition programs by aligning DevSecOps workflows with program milestones and producing artifacts for Authority to Operate activities. Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure mission-critical systems are built, tested, and deployed securely. This role requires a Secret Clearance and 3-5 years of experience in classified or air-gapped environments. The team champions DevSecOps best practices and secure coding standards across defense acquisition programs.
Required Qualifications
- 3-5 years experience in classified or air-gapped environments and with cross-domain or disconnected DevSecOps workflows
- Secret Clearance REQUIRED
- Hands-on experience with DoD Enterprise DevSecOps platforms (e.g., Platform One, Iron Bank, relevant containers registries)
- Hands-on experience with Secrets management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Key Management Systems)
- Hands-on experience with Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid/multi-cloud environments in a government context (e.g., IL4/IL5, GovCloud)
- Relevant certifications, such as: Security+ CE, CISSP, CASP+, or other DoD 8570/8140 certifications
- Relevant certifications, such as: Red Hat (RHCSA/RHCE), Linux Foundation (CKA/CKAD), or similar DevOps/Cloud certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure DevOps Engineer, CNCF)
- Experience with Agile/Scrum or SAFe in defense programs
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to document architectures, pipelines, and security controls clearly for technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary, multi-contractor environment
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ownership mindset in highly regulated, mission-critical contexts
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