DevSecOps Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to design, build, harden, and operate CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and container platforms that support the software lifecycle from code commit through production deployment.

You will partner with multiple project teams to embed security controls, automate delivery workflows, and turn concepts into reusable templates for database tech (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora, Oracle, MongoDB) on AWS, while maintaining DoD/NIST compliance and

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or platform automation roles.
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI or GitHub Actions, and with Git-based branching, tagging, and release workflows.
• Experience deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP using IaC, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK.
• Experience containerizing and orchestrating workloads using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience integrating automated security checks into CI/CD pipelines, such as SAST, SCA, or image scanning.
• Experience in Linux administration and with scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, or Go.
• Experience with networking fundamentals, such as DNS, routing, load balancing, or TLS.
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or 12+ years of experience in DevOps in lieu of a degree.
• Cloud or DevOps Certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect, CKA, or CKAD, and Security+ Certification

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and operate secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
• Embed security controls and automate delivery workflows across teams.
• Create reusable templates for database technologies and resilient environments.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines design

Cloud engineering

Security integration

Linux administration

Scripting (Python, Bash, Go)

Networking fundamentals

8+ years experience

DoD/NIST compliance awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

12+ years DevOps in lieu of degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

CDK

Docker

Kubernetes

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

SAST

SCA

Image scanning

Linux

Job description

DevSecOps Engineer

The Opportunity: Modern engineering teams rely on secure, automated delivery pipelines and cloud-hosted DevSecOps platforms to deliver software quickly, reliably, and securely. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will design, build, harden, and operate CI/CD systems, cloud infrastructure, and container platforms that support the software lifecycle from code commit through production deployment. You will partner with multiple project teams to embed security controls, automate delivery workflows, and build scalable, resilient environments. The preferred candidate is a hands‑on senior engineer who can bridge database engineering, API development, DevSecOps automation, and secure platform architecture. This person should 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. The candidate will be responsible to design, tune, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora, Oracle, MongoDB, and AWS RDS‑based services. They will 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. Work with us as we build mission‑focused systems for the better. Join us. The world can’t wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps, DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or platform automation roles
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI or GitHub Actions, and with Git‑based branching, tagging, and release workflows
• Experience deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP using IaC, such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
• Experience containerizing and orchestrating workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience integrating automated security checks into CI/CD pipelines, such as SAST, SCA, or image scanning
• Experience in Linux administration and with scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, or Go
• Experience with networking fundamentals, such as DNS, routing, load balancing, or TLS
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field or 12+ years of experience in DevOps in lieu of a degree
• Cloud or DevOps Certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect, CKA, or CKAD, and Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

• 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

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well‑being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work‑life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full‑time and part‑time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page. Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract‑specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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About Booz Allen

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