DevOps Engineer-IV (Expert-Level)

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Rapid Strategy is seeking a DevOps Engineer-IV to architect and oversee advanced DevSecOps strategies and frameworks. This expert role requires autonomy and expertise in modern DevOps practices, with an active TS/SCI clearance.

The position can be performed in Colorado Springs, MD, Reston, or Washington DC. Responsibilities include designing secure CI/CD pipelines, IaC templates, and security-focused automations, while collaborating with development and security teams to implement robust

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly.
• 10+ years as a DevSecOps or similar role.
• Expert in DevOps, CI/CD, and automation tools.
• Experience building DevSecOps at scale (IL5–IL6+).
• AWS expert; familiarity with Azure/GCP.
• IaC tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible.
• Scripting in Python or Bash.
• Security testing tools: Fortify, Acunetix, Prisma Cloud.
• Knowledge of OWASP/NIST standards.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with dev, ops, and security to embed security in SDLC.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines with security tests and scans.
• Develop and keep IaC templates ensuring cloud resource security.
• Perform security assessments, code reviews, and pentesting.
• Monitor logs to detect and respond to incidents.
• Manage IAM solutions and access controls.
• Guide engineers on secure coding and remediation.
• Participate in incident response and remediation.
• Contribute to security policies and docs.

Skills

DevSecOps experience

CI/CD pipelines

Automation tools

Scripting: Python

Scripting: Bash

Security testing

Infrastructure as Code

Cloud security

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Artifactory

SonarQube

Selenium

Fortify

Acunetix

Prisma Cloud

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Job description

About Us:

Rapid Strategy, an award-winning African-American-owned small business, specializes in providing cutting-edge cybersecurity services to both private and public sectors. Based in Charlotte, NC, we support clients nationwide, delivering innovative solutions to protect against evolving cyber threats. Learn more about us at www.RapidStrategy.io.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer-IV to architect and oversee advanced DevOps strategies and frameworks. This expert-level role requires a proven ability to design scalable infrastructure, provide technical leadership, and align DevOps solutions with business goals. The candidate must demonstrate autonomy and expertise in modern DevOps practices. This role requires an active TS/SCI. This role can be performed in Colorado Springs, Maryland, Reston, or Washington DC.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that incorporate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) templates and configurations, ensuring security best practices are applied to cloud resources and infrastructure components.
• Perform regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities and weaknesses in applications, code, and infrastructure.
• Monitor and analyze system and application logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
• Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms are in place.
• Collaborate with software engineers to provide guidance on secure coding practices and assist in remediation of security findings.
• Participate in incident response activities, helping to investigate and mitigate security incidents in a timely manner.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and documentation.

Basic Qualifications:

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly.
• At least 10 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
• Expert experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, Selenium, Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud).
• Expert experience building DevSecOps solutions at scale across IL5 to IL6+ classification domains
• Expert understanding of AWS and familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-based applications and services.
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Strong experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool integration.
• Hands-on experience with security tools for static code analysis, dynamic application security testing (DAST), and vulnerability scanning, using tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud
• Knowledge of security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and exposure to security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST).

At Rapid Strategy, we believe that building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic team is key to driving innovation and success. Studies show that women, people of color, and members of the LGBTQ+ community may hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every qualification listed. We want to change that. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every single qualification, we still encourage you to apply. You might be the perfect fit for this position—or another opportunity with us. The Rapid Team looks forward to hearing from you!