1848 - Cloud DevSecOps Engineer - Hybrid - Active or Interim Top Secret Required - Bonus Eligible

Socket.dev; Eastern (KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Leave

Federal holidays

Medical, Dental, Vision

Disability

Life Insurance

AD&D

401K & Matching

Profit Sharing

Training Subscription

Tuition Assistance

Direct Deposit

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a highly motivated Cloud DevSecOps Engineer to support enterprise IT in a hybrid (mostly remote) schedule. Role emphasizes secure software delivery and modern CI/CD pipelines in AWS for a demanding domestic environment.

You will design, test, and optimize pipelines using GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, ECS/EKS and related tools, while mentoring teams and producing documentation and SOPs.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience implementing and supporting enterprise CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on with AWS ECS/EKS, Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with Python, Java, Node.js or .NET.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines.
• Scale AWS-based CI/CD platforms and optimize deployment workflows.
• Troubleshoot complex issues across containers, cloud services and pipelines.
• Automate platform features and improve tooling infrastructure.
• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation and SOPs.
• Mentor peers, train customers and deliver technical briefings to leadership.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Cross-functional collaboration

Technical communication

Security awareness

DoD environment experience

Education

BS/BA in Computer Science/Engineering/IT

Tools

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS

EKS

Git

GitLab

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Seeking a highly motivated and driven Cloud DevSecOps Engineer to work Hybrid (mostly remote schedule) to support enterprise IT for our War-fighter customer who upholds America's status as the "Land of the Free" every day, at work, or at play.

RESPONSIBILITIES

In this role, you will help shape the future of secure software delivery by integrating emerging technologies, scaling AWS-based CI/CD platforms, and optimizing deployment workflows. We value continuous learning and actively support professional development and technical conference attendance.

The ideal candidate will evaluate, test, and implement pipeline enhancements using GitLab and modern DevSecOps tools, provide expert troubleshooting support, and effectively communicate across all organizational levels, from mentoring peers and training customers to delivering technical briefings to leadership.

• Pipeline & Automation Architecture: Design, implement, and maintain secure DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines to streamline software delivery and continuous automation initiatives.

• Containerization & Cloud Management: Develop and sustain containerized operational environments using AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and EKS.

• Operations & Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex technical issues involving container images, artifact repositories, SSL/TLS certificates, cloud services, and CI/CD pipelines.

• Tooling & Platform Enhancement: Automate platform features, resolve system defects, and continuously improve pipeline tooling infrastructure.

• Quality & Validation: Execute regression testing and validation for platform, infrastructure, and pipeline updates.

• Stakeholder Enablement: Deliver technical support, hands‑on training, system demonstrations, and actionable guidance to internal and external project teams.

• Documentation & Governance: Author comprehensive technical documentation, user guides, test plans, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).

• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to enforce secure software delivery and advance modernization goals.

REQUIREMENTS

• 8+ years of experience and a proven track record of implementing, optimizing, and supporting enterprise CI/CD pipelines.

• Hands‑on experience with AWS services, specifically Amazon ECS and EKS, alongside Docker and Kubernetes.

• Experience in at least one modern language: Python, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), or .NET.

• Experience with Git, GitLab, and the Atlassian suite (Jira/Confluence).

• Excellent verbal and written skills, with demonstrated experience creating user guides, test plans, technical briefings, and training sessions.

DESIRED

• Experience with specialized tooling: GitLab Ultimate, Sonatype Nexus, Prisma Cloud (Twistlock), and tracking DORA metrics.

• Experience with Red Hat OpenShift.

• Experience supporting software development or DevSecOps within a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.

CERTIFICATION(s)

• CompTIA Security+ CE

SECURITY CLEARANCE

• Active Top Secret/SSBI Security Clearance OR

• Active Secret Security Clearance with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SSBI

EDUCATION

• BS or BA Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or an Information Technology. Allowable Substitution: 12+ years of related experience with an AA/AS Degree OR 14+ years of related experience with HS Diploma/GED

BENEFITS

• Generous PTO/Leave Package

• 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Plan

• Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability

• Life Insurance

• Accidental Death & Dismemberment

• 401K Retirement& Matching

• Profit Sharing Plan

• Free Training & Development Subscription

• Tuition Assistance Program

• Direct Deposit

OUR CULTURE

Built upon open communications and teamwork principles that keep a talented, tenured workforce in place; consistent quality services; proactive, out‑of‑the‑box thinking, and the highest ethical values.

COMPENSATION

The likely salary range for this position is $000,000 - $000,000 annually. This is not, however, a guarantee of total compensation or salary or any other compensation offered. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. Rollout Systems offers a variety of benefits including health insurance with domestic partner coverage, company‑funded health savings account and life and disability insurances, 401(k) matching, 401(k) profit‑sharing, education assistance, paid time off, and paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, location, and schedule type.

EEO & AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

Rollout Systems provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affimative Action employer and abide by the requirements of the EEOC and the Title 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.