DevSecOps Engineer

GovCIO; Arlington (VA); Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer in Arlington, VA, offering hybrid/remote work while supporting secure software delivery and infrastructure operations. The role emphasizes automating pipelines, vulnerability management, and compliance checks in a security-driven environment.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of DevSecOps experience, strong scripting, cloud security knowledge, and familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of infrastructure/cloud experience (or commensurate experience).
• 5–8 years in DevSecOps/engineering.
• Experience with Terraform/Ansible automation.
• Docker and Kubernetes experience.
• Proficiency with static and dynamic security scanning tools.
• Secrets management experience.
• Scripting in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with Agile SDLC and cloud security frameworks.
• Preferred AWS/Azure DevOps certs; CISSP; CKA.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and secure CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and Azure DevOps.
• Automate application build, test, security scanning, and deployment processes.
• Embed security testing throughout the development lifecycle.
• Implement container and cloud security practices.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies.
• Automate compliance checks and configuration validation.
• Support vulnerability remediation and risk reduction efforts.
• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity teams, and operations teams.

Skills

DevSecOps experience

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Agile SDLC

Cloud security fundamentals

Education

Bachelor's degree or commensurate experience

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Static/dynamic scanning tools

Secrets management tools

Job description

Overview

GovCIO is currently hiring a DevSecOps Engineer with an active Secret clearance to integrate security practices into software development and infrastructure operations by automating secure delivery pipelines, compliance controls, vulnerability management, and deployment processes. This role is based in Arlington, VA, as a hybrid/remote position.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and secure CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and Azure DevOps.
• Automate application build, test, security scanning, and deployment processes.
• Embed security testing throughout the development lifecycle.
• Implement container and cloud security practices.
• Manage source code repositories and branching strategies.
• Automate compliance checks and configuration validation.
• Support vulnerability remediation and risk reduction efforts.
• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity teams, and operations teams.

Qualifications

Bachelor's with 12+ years of infrastructure/cloud engineering experience (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills And Experience

• 5–8 years of DevSecOps/engineering experience
• Terraform/Ansible automation
• Docker/Kubernetes experience
• Static/dynamic scanning tools proficiency
• Secrets‑management experience
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Agile SDLC experience
• Cloud security frameworks

Preferred Skills And Experience

• AWS/Azure DevOps certifications
• CISSP (preferred)
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)

Clearance Required: Must have an active Secret clearance and be able to attain DEA suitability.

#DICE #Bluestone

Posted Salary Range: USD $220,000.00 - USD $230,000.00 /Yr.