DevSecOps / Automation Engineer

eTelligent Group LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

eTelligent Group LLC is seeking a DevOps/DevSecOps engineer to build and maintain automated pipelines that safely promote API and Kong gateway configurations to IRS environments. You will codify gateway changes, automate OpenShift/cloud provisioning, and integrate security checks into every pipeline.

The role requires hands-on scripting in Bash and Python, experience with CI/CD tools, and IaC practices. A federal security background and MBI eligibility are required, with hybrid work in the DC

Qualifications

• 3+ years in DevOps, DevSecOps, build and release, or platform automation.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Infrastructure as code with Terraform, Ansible or Helm.
• Working knowledge of containers, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and Linux.
• Scripting in Bash and Python.
• Familiarity with code, dependency or container image scanning.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and keep an IRS MBI; residency Requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that test, scan and deploy API and Kong gateway configuration through IRS environments.
• Manage gateway and platform configuration as code in Git, with peer review and versioned releases.
• Write infrastructure as code and configuration automation for OpenShift and cloud resources.
• Add security and validation checks to every pipeline so nothing reaches production without passing them.
• Automate repeatable onboarding tasks to move toward self service.
• Connect pipelines to IRS change control and ticketing, including ServiceNow records and CAB approvals.
• Script daily configuration backups and support quarterly restore tests.
• Document pipelines and hand over knowledge to the operations team.

Skills

DevOps

Bash scripting

Python scripting

Security-minded

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Ansible

Helm

Kubernetes

OpenShift

Linux

Job description

Company Overview:

Over the past 15 years, eTel has delivered essential solutions for the federal government by securing and managing data, providing scalable identity access, modernizing legacy systems, and building high-performance platforms. By integrating new technologies and ensuring reliable operations we help agencies stay prepared for future challenges As a premier technology solutions and services company to the US federal government, eTel possesses longstanding relationships across the federal civilian marketplace. Other customers include the broader Treasury Department, Commerce Department, and State Department.

eTel offers integrated CMMI Level 3 processes, tools, and techniques with innovative, cost-efficient, and secure solutions to address complex challenges. eTel also holds ISO 9001:2015, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, and ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018 certifications, and offers dedicated subject matter experts (SMEs) and thought leaders that possess a deep understanding of customers’ environments and challenges.

Place of Performance: Hybrid – Washington, DC Metro Area (IRS facilities and approved remote work locations)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship required

Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain an IRS Moderate Background Investigation (MBI)/Public Trust.

About the role :

You will build the pipelines and automation that let API changes and Kong configuration reach production safely and the same way every time. Your work turns manual onboarding steps into self service, with security checks built in.

What you will do :

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines that test, scan and deploy API and Kong gateway configuration through IRS environments.
• Manage gateway and platform configuration as code in Git, with peer review and versioned releases.
• Write infrastructure as code and configuration automation for OpenShift and cloud resources.
• Add security and validation checks to every pipeline so nothing reaches production without passing them.
• Automate repeatable onboarding tasks, such as consumer setup, certificate updates and policy changes, toward self service.
• Connect pipelines to IRS change control and ticketing, including ServiceNow records and Change Advisory Board (CAB) approvals.
• Script daily configuration backups and support quarterly restore tests.
• Document pipelines and hand over knowledge to the operations team.

What you bring :

• 3+ years in DevOps, DevSecOps, build and release, or platform automation.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines in a tool such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins or Azure DevOps.
• Infrastructure as code or configuration management with a tool such as Terraform, Ansible or Helm.
• Working knowledge of containers, Kubernetes or OpenShift, and Linux.
• Scripting in Bash and Python.
• Familiarity with code, dependency or container image scanning.
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to obtain and keep an IRS Moderate Background Investigation (MBI); you must meet IRS suitability and residency requirements.

Nice to have:

• Experience automating API gateway configuration, such as Kong decK or webMethods deployments.
• Work in a federal change controlled environment.
• ServiceNow integration experience.
• A DevOps, Kubernetes or cloud certification, or Security+.
• An active IRS MBI or prior IRS work.

Commitment to Diversity -
eTelligent Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, nations origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, status as a covered veteran, and any other characteristic provided in accordance with applicable, federal, state and local laws.