Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

Serco; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Serco Inc. (Serco) seeks a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer to support secure, automated delivery of applications and infrastructure across AWS GovCloud and Commercial Cloud environments. On-site support at the Pentagon in the DMV area is required up to 25%.

The role focuses on configuration management, CI/CD, containerized deployments, and security controls throughout the software delivery lifecycle. You will work with software development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams,

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Data Science.
• Candidates with a non-related degree may substitute a current CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570/8140-compliant certification.
• 5 years of professional experience supporting software development, software configuration management, DevSecOps, release engineering, or related functions in Linux-based or cloud-hosted environments.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps automation concepts, and associated toolsets.
• Experience automating application builds and deployments using Maven, Red Hat Package Manager (RPM), or similar technologies.
• Previous experience with container technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Amazon ECS and EKS.
• Experience developing scripts and automation solutions using Bash, Python, Perl, or similar languages.
• Previous experience with configuration management, CI/CD, and automation tools such as Jenkins, AWS CodeCommit, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting Linux operating systems.
• The ability to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Support AWS GovCloud and Commercial Cloud environments.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce software configuration management tools, standards, and processes.
• Perform configuration management, DevSecOps, and release engineering activities for internally developed and commercial-off-the-shelf software.
• Ensure software builds are created, validated, and delivered to development, test, training, and production environments.
• Document software operating parameters, deployment procedures, configuration baselines, and release artifacts.
• Ensure deployments comply with established configuration management standards, security requirements, and operational sustainment needs.
• Design, develop, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines.
• Develop and support container-based build and deployment processes.
• Administer and maintain DevSecOps and configuration management toolsets, including Jenkins, Nexus, and Atlassian applications.
• Automate build, packaging, testing, release, and deployment activities using scripting and infrastructure automation tools.
• Troubleshoot build, deployment, configuration, and environment issues in coordination with software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Provide basic Linux system administration support for development and test environments.
• Design and implement procedures, standards, and technical documentation that support software development, deployment, and sustainment.
• Develop configuration management standards and help ensure consistent adherence across all software deployments.
• Train and assist developers in the use of configuration management, source control, build automation, and deployment tools.
• Support implementation of security controls and secure development practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, repeatability, security, and visibility across the DevSecOps toolchain.

Skills

Security clearance

Cloud DevSecOps

Jenkins

Nexus

Atlassian suite

AWS

Docker

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT, Cybersecurity, IS, CS, or Data Science

Tools

Jenkins

Nexus

Atlassian

AWS CodeCommit

AWS CodeBuild

AWS CodeDeploy

Ansible

Chef

Puppet

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

We are seeking a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer to support the secure, reliable, and automated delivery of applications and infrastructure across Amazon Web Services (AWS) GovCloud and Commercial Cloud environments. The Cloud DevSecOps Engineer will work closely with software development, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams to develop and maintain software configuration management processes; automate build, test, and deployment pipelines; and support containerized application deployments using modern DevSecOps tools and practices.

Candidates must reside within the Washington, D.C., Maryland, or Virginia (DMV) area, as this position requires on‑site support at the Pentagon up to 25% of the time.

In this position, you will:

• Support applications and systems operating within AWS GovCloud and AWS Commercial Cloud environments.- Develop, maintain, and enforce software configuration management tools, standards, and processes supporting configuration identification, control, status accounting, reporting, and software delivery.
• Perform configuration management, DevSecOps, and release engineering activities for internally developed and commercial‑off‑the‑shelf software.
• Ensure software builds are created, validated, and delivered to development, test, training, and production environments.
• Document software operating parameters, deployment procedures, configuration baselines, and release artifacts.
• Ensure deployments comply with established configuration management standards, security requirements, and operational sustainment needs.
• Design, develop, automate, and maintain continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Develop and support container‑based build and deployment processes.
• Administer and maintain DevSecOps and configuration management toolsets, including Jenkins, Nexus, and Atlassian applications.
• Automate build, packaging, testing, release, and deployment activities using scripting and infrastructure automation tools.
• Troubleshoot build, deployment, configuration, and environment issues in coordination with software development, infrastructure, cybersecurity, and operations teams.
• Provide basic Linux system administration support for development and test environments.
• Design and implement procedures, standards, and technical documentation that support software development, deployment, and sustainment.
• Develop configuration management standards and help ensure consistent adherence across all software deployments.
• Train and assist developers in the use of configuration management, source control, build automation, and deployment tools.
• Support implementation of security controls and secure development practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, repeatability, security, and visibility across the DevSecOps toolchain.

To be successful in this role, you must have:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• A Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Information Systems, Computer Science, or Data Science
• Candidates with a non‑related degree may substitute a current CompTIA Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570/8140‑compliant certification.
• 5 years of professional experience supporting software development, software configuration management, DevSecOps, release engineering, or related functions in Linux‑based or cloud‑hosted environments.
• Understanding of cloud infrastructure, DevSecOps automation concepts, and associated toolsets.
• Experience automating application builds and deployments using Maven, Red Hat Package Manager (RPM), or similar technologies.
• Previous experience with container technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms such as Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS) and Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS).
• Experience developing scripts and automation solutions using languages such as Bash, Python, Perl, or similar languages.
• Previous experience with configuration management, CI/CD, and automation tools such as Jenkins, AWS Code Commit, AWS Code Build, AWS Code Deploy, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting Linux operating systems.
• The ability to travel up to 25%.

Additional desired qualifications:

• Experience with AWS cloud automation and workflow services, including AWS CloudFormation, AWS Lambda, AWS CodeCommit, AWS CodeBuild, AWS CodeDeploy, and AWS CodePipeline.
• Experience supporting AWS GovCloud environments.- Knowledge of public key infrastructure (PKI), certificate‑based authentication, and single sign‑on (SSO) solutions.
• Knowledge of Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), cybersecurity principles, and secure configuration practices.
• Knowledge of Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, and relational or cloud database platforms, including Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon Redshift, or similar technologies.
• Knowledge of web services installation, setup, configuration, and troubleshooting.
• Knowledge of networking and communications concepts, including ports, protocols, routing, DNS, load balancing, and secure connectivity.
• Experience supporting Agile software development teams and DevSecOps practices in a government or regulated environment.
• Experience developing technical documentation, standard operating procedures, deployment guides and configuration management artifacts.

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: [e-mail] or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.

Candidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government‑issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance‑based incentives, and benefits that promote well‑life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time‑off programs that support work‑life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job‑related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long‑term incentive opportunities.Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full‑time employees (part‑time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .