DevSecOps Engineer

Guidehouse; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 98,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Guidehouse is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support a large-scale federal technology program operating within secure environments. The role requires hands-on expertise across CI/CD, IaC, and security integration throughout the SDLC.

The successful candidate will collaborate with developers, architects, system engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to build secure delivery pipelines, automate deployments, and improve development and operations efficiency. A Top Secret clearance is required.

Qualifications

• ACTIVE Top Secret clearance required.
• Bachelor's degree or 4+ years of relevant experience.
• 4+ years in software development, systems engineering, cloud, or DevSecOps.
• Experience implementing or supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated delivery.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with AWS, Azure, or hybrid clouds.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for enterprise apps.
• Integrate security controls, automated validation, and compliance checks throughout SDLC.
• Support Infrastructure as Code and automated environment provisioning.
• Develop and maintain build, deployment, testing, and release management processes.
• Collaborate with engineers, cloud architects, and cybersecurity teams to deliver integrated solutions.
• Support container deployments and orchestration platforms.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Git repositories

Cloud platforms

Scripting languages

Security compliance

TS clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree or 4+ years experience

Tools

Git

GitLab

GitHub

Azure DevOps

Job description

What You Will Do

Guidehouse is seeking a skilled DevSecOps Engineer to support a large-scale federal technology program operating within secure and classified environments.

Job Family

Systems Engineering

Travel Required

Up to 10%

Clearance Required

Active Top Secret (TS)

This role requires a hands‑on engineer responsible for implementing and supporting DevSecOps practices that enable secure, automated, and efficient software delivery. The ideal candidate combines experience across software development, cloud platforms, infrastructure automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and security integration throughout the software development lifecycle.

The successful candidate will work closely with developers, architects, system engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to build and maintain secure delivery pipelines, automate infrastructure deployments, and improve development and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines supporting enterprise application delivery.


• Integrate security controls, automated validation, and compliance checks throughout the software development lifecycle.


• Support Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementation and automated environment provisioning.


• Develop and maintain build automation, deployment automation, testing automation, and release management processes.


• Collaborate with software engineers, cloud architects, systems engineers, and cybersecurity teams to deliver integrated solutions.


• Support containerized application deployments and orchestration platforms.


• Assist with cloud platform implementation, management, automation, and optimization activities.


• Implement monitoring, logging, alerting, and observability capabilities across development and operational environments.


• Troubleshoot pipeline failures, deployment issues, configuration problems, and operational incidents.


• Support vulnerability remediation activities and secure software delivery practices.


• Participate in Agile software development activities and continuous improvement initiatives.


• Create and maintain technical documentation, automation standards, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.

What You Will Need

• An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED "TOP SECRET" Federal or DoD security clearance.


• Once onboard with Guidehouse, new hire MUST be able to OBTAIN and MAINTAIN a Federal or DoD "TOP SECRET/SCI (TS/SCI)" security clearance.


• Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of relevant experience in lieu of degree.


• Four (4) or more years of experience supporting software development, systems engineering, cloud engineering, infrastructure automation, or DevSecOps activities.


• Experience implementing or supporting CI/CD pipelines and automated software delivery processes.


• Experience working with source code repositories such as Git, GitLab, GitHub, or Azure DevOps.


• Experience supporting cloud platforms including AWS, Azure, or hybrid cloud environments.


• Experience with scripting or automation technologies such as Python, PowerShell, Bash, or similar tools.


• Experience supporting secure, compliance-driven federal environments.

What Would Be Nice To Have

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills.


• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform, CloudFormation, Bicep, or Ansible.


• Experience with container technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar platforms.


• Experience implementing DevSecOps practices within enterprise software delivery environments.


• Experience with automated testing, security scanning, vulnerability management, and compliance validation tools.


• Familiarity with Agile development methodologies, Scrum, and SAFe delivery frameworks.


• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, RMF, STIGs, Zero Trust, and secure software delivery concepts.


• Experience supporting application modernization or cloud migration initiatives.


• Experience supporting classified, national security, intelligence community, or other highly regulated environments.


• Relevant certifications such as AWS, Azure, Security+, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab, or related technical credentials.

The annual salary range for this position is $98,000.00-$163,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

What We Offer

Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.

Benefits Include

• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance


• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays


• Parental Leave


• 401(k) Retirement Plan


• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance


• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance


• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts


• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits


• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability


• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities


• Employee Referral Program


• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach


• Care.com annual membership


• Employee Assistance Program


• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)


• Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus

About Guidehouse

Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer–Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.

Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.

If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at [e-mail]. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.

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Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.