DevSecOps Engineer

Govcio LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer with an active Secret clearance to integrate security into software and infrastructure through automated pipelines. The role is based in Arlington, VA, offering hybrid/remote work options and collaboration across development, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

The candidate will build secure CI/CD pipelines, automate builds and security checks, and apply container/cloud security practices within an Agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 12+ years of infra/cloud engineering or commensurate experience.
• 5–8 years in DevSecOps/engineering with Terraform/Ansible automation.
• Docker/Kubernetes experience; static/dynamic scanning tools proficiency.
• Secrets‑management experience; scripting in Python, Bash, PowerShell.
• Agile SDLC experience and cloud security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and secure CI/CD pipelines with 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 repos 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

Scripting

AGILE SDLC

Cloud security

Secrets management

Security automation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

Docker

Kubernetes

Jenkins

GitHub Actions

GitLab

Azure DevOps

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. #DICE #Bluestone

Responsibilities: 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: 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.

Posted Salary Range:

USD $220,000.00 - USD $230,000.00 /Yr.