DevSecOps Engineer

E; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

E&M Technologies, Inc. in Alexandria, VA is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support the Defense Resources and Infrastructure Office, focusing on secure platform architecture and automation. The role requires building MVPs, collaborating with platform teams, and turning solutions into templates for multiple databases.

The position demands TS/SCI with CI poly, US citizenship, and DoD/NIST compliance experience across CI/CD, cloud, databases, and security practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8+ years in DevSecOps or 12+ years equivalent experience.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI or GitHub Actions.
• Experience deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS/Azure/GCP using IaC such as Terraform, CloudFormation or CDK.
• Experience containerizing workloads with Docker and orchestrating with Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating automated security checks into CI/CD (SAST, SCA, image scanning).
• Linux administration and scripting in Python, Bash, or Go.
• Git-based branching, tagging, and release workflows.
• Networking fundamentals (DNS, routing, load balancing, TLS).
• Cloud or DevOps certifications (AWS SA, CKA, CKAD) and Security+.
• U.S. Citizenship and DoD clearance capability.

Responsibilities

• Bridge database engineering, API development, DevSecOps automation, and secure platform architecture.
• Build MVP concepts with platform teams and create reusable templates for multiple databases.
• Design, tune, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora, Oracle, MongoDB, AWS RDS).
• Support database migration, backup, replication, disaster recovery, and PITR.
• Support secure software delivery per DoD, IC, RMF, ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53, STIG, and continuous monitoring.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Cloud IaC

Docker/Kubernetes

Security in CI/CD

Linux scripting

Git-based workflows

Networking fundamentals

RMF/STIG knowledge

Security+ certification

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

GitOps (Flux/Argo CD)

Docker

Kubernetes

ATest/CI tools

Job description

Description

POSITION: DevSecOps Engineer

WORK LOCATION: Alexandria, VA

JOB CATEGORY: Intelligence

JOB TYPE: Full-Time

REQUISITION ID: EM43-042

CITIZENSHIP: United States Citizen

CLEARANCE TYPE: TS/SCI W/CI Poly

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Up to 10%

E&M Technologies, Inc. is dedicated to recruiting and developing diverse, high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. E&M provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

E&M Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join our team in Alexandria, VA in support of the Defense Resources and Infrastructure Office (DRI). DRI's mission is to catalog and analyze military and civilian infrastructure and defense-related resources that underpin a nation's or group's military capabilities-including transportation, logistics, defense economics, energy systems, arms trade, physical vulnerability to weapon effects, defense industries, and the operational environment-to support U.S. and allied planners, targeteers, warfighters, policymakers, partners, and acquisition official.

Job Responsibilities:

• Bridge database engineering, API development, DevSecOps automation, and secure platform architecture.
• Be comfortable taking an initial concept, building an MVP, working directly with platform teams, and turning the solution into reusable templates and implementation patterns for multiple database technologies.
• Responsible to design, tune, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora, Oracle, MongoDB, and AWS RDS-based services.
• Support database migration, backup, replication, disaster recovery, and point-in-time recovery activities.
• Support secure software delivery in accordance with DoD, IC, RMF, ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53, STIG, and continuous monitoring requirements.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or platform automation roles, or 12+ years of equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI or GitHub Actions
• Experience deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP using IaC, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
• Experience containerizing and orchestrating workloads using Docker or similar containerization and Kubernetes
• Experience integrating automated security checks into CI/CD pipelines, such as SAST, SCA, or image scanning
• Experience in Linux administration and proficiency in scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, or Go
• Experience with Git-based branching, tagging, and release workflows
• Experience with networking fundamentals, such as DNS, routing, load balancing, or TLS
• Cloud or DevOps Certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect, CKA, CKAD
• Security+ Certification
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Must have and be capable of maintaining a U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) clearance at the appropriate level

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with GitOps tooling, such as Flux, Argo CD, or Helmfile
• Experience optimizing CI/CD pipelines, such as caching, artifacts, or parallelization
• Experience implementing Zero Trust patterns, hardened container images, or compliance-focused deployments such as STIG or CIS Benchmarks
• Experience with AWS security services, such as GuardDuty, Macie, Inspector, or equivalent Azure or GCP tools
• Experience with observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or CloudWatch
• Experience with configuration management systems such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Experience with AI augmented development workflows or agentic tools
• Master’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, or a STEM field

You must have the Minimum Qualifications in your resume to be selected as a candidate.

The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. E&M considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

E&M anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require E&M to shorten or extend the application window.

E&M is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. E&M provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

As part of the federal government’s transition to the Trusted Workforce 2.0 Continuous Vetting framework, the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) is expanding enrollment in the FBI Rap Back program for cleared industry personnel beginning April 1, 2026.

Rap Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) is a service provided by the FBI that allows authorized agencies to receive notifications if there are updates to an individual’s criminal history record while they hold a security clearance. This supports continuous vetting of cleared personnel.

Per DCSA guidance, we are required to provide the following FBI privacy advisements to all cleared employees:

FBI Privacy Act Notice

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/privacy-act-statement

Noncriminal Justice Applicant’s Privacy Rights

https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/more-fbi-services-and-information/compact-council/guiding-principles-noncriminal-justice-applicants-privacy-rights