AWS DevSecOps Engineer - Secret Clearance | North Charleston, SC

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.; South Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off & holidays

Tuition & training support

Relocation assistance

Sign-on & performance bonuses

Employee referral program

Tickets at Work access

Job summary

Cambridge International Systems, Inc. is seeking an AWS DevSecOps Engineer (Secret) for an on-site role in North Charleston, SC. The candidate will design and operate DevSecOps pipelines, embed security testing into CI/CD, and manage AWS security services in a DoD environment.

Required: active DoD Secret clearance, 7+ years IT with 3+ years in AWS Cloud Security/DevSecOps, and a Security+ certification. Expect on-site work five days a week with one optional telework day.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• 7+ years IT experience with at least 3 years in AWS Cloud Security, DevOps, or DevSecOps.
• Current Security+ certification.
• Experience overseeing hybrid software, web, and hardware products from specs to rollout.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain DevSecOps pipelines with CI/CD, monitoring, and automated security testing.
• Embed SAST/DAST/SCA and checks into CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline.
• Automate tasks and security workflows using Python, Bash, or Go.
• Create alerting and incident response playbooks and threat detection routines.
• Manage and enhance CI/CD tools (Jenkins, Git, Jira, Artifactory, SonarQube).
• Design secure AWS architectures with Terraform/CloudFormation.

Skills

DevSecOps mindset

Python/Bash/Go

CI/CD automation

Threat detection & incident response

AWS security

Education

ABET-accredited CS/Engineering degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

AWS CodePipeline

Jira

SonarQube

Job description

AWS DevSecOps Engineer – Secret | North Charleston, SC

Cambridge International Systems, Inc.

Join a dynamic global team united by shared values: commitment, integrity, and perseverance. At Cambridge, you’ll work alongside top talent worldwide, tackling some of today’s most complex and critical challenges in defense and security.

We are currently seeking an AWS DevSecOps Engineer to support the Naval Information Warfare Center Atlantic (NIWC Atlantic) Expeditionary Enterprise Systems and Services (E2S2) Division in North Charleston, SC. This is a full-time, CONUS, on-site office position requiring attendance five days per week, with one optional telework day. An active DoD Secret security clearance is required.

What You’ll Do

• Design, implement, and maintain DevSecOps pipelines supporting CI/CD, continuous monitoring, and automated security testing.
• Embed SAST, DAST, SCA, and compliance checks directly into CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, and AWS CodePipeline.
• Automate operational tasks and security workflows using Python, Bash, or Go.
• Create SOAR-style automated incident response playbooks and threat detection routines.
• Manage and enhance CI/CD tools including Jenkins, Git, Jira, Artifactory, and SonarQube.
• Design secure, scalable AWS architectures using best practices and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Implement policy-as-code to detect and prevent cloud resource misconfigurations before deployment.
• Build and maintain containerized workloads on ECS and EKS, including automated container vulnerability management.
• Deploy, configure, and manage AWS-native network security tools including AWS WAF, AWS Network Firewall, Security Groups, and NACLs.
• Maintain and operate virtualized NGFWs such as Palo Alto, Fortinet, and Check Point running in AWS.
• Monitor and analyze firewall logs, IDS/IPS alerts, and VPC flow logs to identify and mitigate threats.
• Manage firewalls, F5 BigIP, VPN, DNS, SFTP, and other TCP/IP-based services.
• Manage AWS services including EC2, VPC, Lambda, S3, EFS, ECR/ECS, EKS, Route53, IAM, RDS, CloudTrail, and CloudWatch.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code for provisioning, configuration, patching, and lifecycle management.
• Conduct performance, availability, and security assessments across cloud and container environments.
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform root cause analysis, and implement durable remediation.
• Maintain system documentation, architecture diagrams, and security procedures.
• Implement and enforce least privilege principles using AWS IAM, SSO, and identity integrations.
• Automate permission audits and cloud security posture monitoring.
• Support compliance with frameworks such as SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, and ISO 27001.

Required Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related Engineering field from an Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accredited program.
• Seven (7) plus years of IT professional experience, with at least three (3) years specifically in AWS Cloud Security, DevOps, or DevSecOps.
• Current Security+ certification required.
• Experience overseeing the creation of hybrid software, web, and hardware products from initial specifications through final rollout and maintenance.

Technical Expertise

• Hands-on experience with AWS firewalls, NGFWs, IDS/IPS, and advanced network security.
• Strong automation mindset with a history of developing guardrails, auto-remediation, or security tooling.
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Strong knowledge of AWS core services including EC2, VPC, RDS, Lambda, S3, CloudTrail, GuardDuty, and Security Hub.
• Proficiency with Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Experience integrating various network operating systems, application programs, and hardware devices through system specification, design, coding, testing, and maintenance support.

Clearance

• Must have a current and active DoD Secret security clearance.

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience implementing SOAR platforms or building serverless auto-remediation using Lambda/Step Functions.
• AWS Security Specialty or AWS DevOps Professional certification.
• Experience securing Kubernetes/EKS workloads and container registries.
• Experience automating compliance for SOC 2, HIPAA, PCI-DSS, or ISO 27001.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• On-site office environment in North Charleston, SC, requiring attendance five days per week, with one optional telework day.
• Periods of prolonged sitting and/or standing, including desk-based computer work.
• Regular use of computers, monitors, networking equipment, and other job-related technology.
• Work is performed in a secure facility where personal electronic devices (including Bluetooth- or Wi-Fi-enabled devices) may be restricted.
• Occasional extended work hours, including evenings or weekends, as needed.
• Communication with team members, customers, and stakeholders through verbal and written methods.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, work under deadlines, and maintain attention to detail.

Background & Security

• Employment is contingent upon successful background investigation.
• Alcohol and Drug screening may be required for federal contract compliance.

Benefits & Perks

• Medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and critical illness insurance.
• 401(k) immediate vesting and match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Generous tuition & training support.
• Relocation assistance.
• Sign-on and performance-based bonuses.
• Employee referral program.
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more.

• Referral bonuses.
• Performance-based bonuses.
• Community involvement & outreach.
• Wellness program.
• Employee referral program.
• Access to Tickets at Work, EAP, wellness initiatives, and more.

Join Us

If you're driven by mission, technology, and teamwork - we want to hear from you. Cambridge is growing, and this position is just one of many opportunities on our global team. Know someone perfect for the role? Referrals are welcome - both employees and non-employees may qualify for a bonus.

About Cambridge International Systems

At Cambridge, we believe innovation and agility thrive when people work together. Our culture is built on teamwork, collaboration, and a commitment to listening, learning, and bringing out the best ideas in every employee. We empower our people to take on challenges, persevere to get the job done, and lead with integrity in everything we do.

Our commitment to our employees and workplace culture has been recognized through the DAV Patriot Small Employer of the Year Award in 2026 and the Cigna Healthy Workforce Gold Designation in 2025. These recognitions reflect our ongoing commitment to creating a workplace where employees are valued, supported, and empowered to do their best work. At Cambridge, we are proud to foster an environment where people can grow, contribute, and make a meaningful impact.

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We are an equal opportunity employer. Applicants and employees are considered for positions and are evaluated without regard to any protected status under applicable law or other similar factors that are not job-related. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply for employment. Selected applicants may be subject to a background investigation and/or education verification.

We provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal, state, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact our Recruiting Team at [e-mail].