DevSecOps Engineer

Unknown Company; United States; Hybrid; USD 220,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

GovCIO is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to integrate security into software development and infrastructure operations, automating secure delivery pipelines, compliance controls, vulnerability management, and deployment processes. The role is based in Arlington, VA, with hybrid/remote options.

The position emphasizes building and securing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and Azure DevOps, plus automating builds, tests, and vulnerability management while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 12+ years of infra/cloud engineering experience.
• 5–8 years of DevSecOps/engineering experience.
• Proficiency with Terraform and Ansible automation.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience with static and dynamic scanning tools.
• Secrets-management experience.
• Scripting in Python, Bash or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with Agile SDLC and cloud security frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and secure CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, and Azure DevOps.
• Automate builds, tests, 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.
• Collaborate with developers, cybersecurity, and operations teams.

Skills

Terraform/Ansible automation

Docker/Kubernetes

Static/dynamic scanning tools

Secrets-management

Scripting (Python, Bash, PowerShell)

Agile SDLC

Cloud security frameworks

Education

Bachelor's degree + 12+ years infra/cloud

Tools

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.

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.

Salary

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