DevSecOps Engineer

CohesionForce, Inc; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CohesionForce, Inc is looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to join our team in Huntsville, AL. This role demands an expert in application security to improve cybersecurity practices by deploying automated testing tools and conducting risk assessments.

The candidate should have significant experience (7+ years) or a relevant Bachelor's degree (9+ years). A current IAM Level III DoDI 8570 certification is mandatory. The job involves working both independently and as part of a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience with an advanced degree, or 9+ years with a Bachelor's degree.
• Current IAM Level III DoDI 8570 certification required.
• Experience with Cloud technology concepts.
• Proficiency with shell scripting languages.
• Possess an active Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Work independently on large projects as well as collaborate with DevSecOps team.
• Provide security expertise in DevSecOps and threat modeling.
• Deploy automated application security testing tools.

Skills

Cloud technology

Linux/UNIX administration

Shell scripting (Python, Powershell)

Automation/configuration management tools (Ansible, GitLab)

Virtualization technologies (VMWare)

Excellent communication skills

Education

Advanced degree (7+ years experience) or Bachelor's degree (9+ years experience)

IAM Level III DoDI 8570 certification

Tools

Ansible

GitLab

Nexus

HashiCorp Packer

HashiCorp Vault

Job description

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer

Reference: 26-010

Job Type: Full-time

Job Status: Interviewing

Date Posted: 06-23-2026

Location: Huntsville

Duration: Permanent

Company Address: CohesionForce, Inc.

Street: 101 Quality Circle

Suite: Suite 140

City: Huntsville, AL 35806

Website: http://www.CohesionForce.com

Job Description

CohesionForce is actively seeking candidates for a DevSecOps Engineer to become part of our team in Huntsville, AL. In this role, you will work independently on large projects, and at other times, will be working in a collaborative team environment with other DevSecOps engineers and other program development and deployment teams.

You will provide security in DevSecOps, up-to-date knowledge of threat modeling, risk assessment techniques, code reviews, current best practices, and the latest cybersecurity threats. You will choose and deploy the appropriate automated application security testing tools and bring awareness to users of how to make the most of application security features.

Basic Qualifications

• Emerging authority typically with an advanced degree and 7+ years’ experience or a Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years of experience.
• Appropriate IAM Level III DoDI 8570 certification required.
• Knowledge of virtualization technologies, especially VMWare, to include infrastructure and automation of those environments.
• Skills in logical/physical architecture modeling, and knowledge of CI/CD pipeline architecture, RAM, Mission Assurance, Safety, and cyber security concepts.
• 3 to 5 years of experience in Cloud technology and concepts.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with continuous integration environments in Network, Software, or platform infrastructure capability automation, development, and deployment.
• Experience with Linux/UNIX or Windows system administration.
• Experience with a shell scripting language (e.g., Python, Powershell, etc.).
• Works well in a fast-paced collaborative team environment.
• An active Secret security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills in logical/physical architecture modeling, and knowledge of CI/CD pipeline architecture, RAM, Mission Assurance, Safety, and cyber security concepts are highly desired.
• Effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools.
• Able to work independently/solo at times on large projects, at other times will be in a collaborative team environment with other DevSecOps engineers, as well as other program development and deployment teams.
• Experience with automation/configuration management using Ansible, GitLab, Nexus or other equivalent technology.
• Experience with developing formal builds within the DoD industry.
• Experience with HashiCorp Packer and Vault.
• Experience with Gitlab CI/CD.
• Experience with Nexus.
• Experience with virtualization technology, including, but not limited to, VMWare.
• Understanding of HP server configuration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.