DevSecOps Engineer - JobID-0030

Idtus

Arlington (VA)

On-site

USD 74,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Competitive PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) with immediate vesting and matching

Tuition Assistance Reimbursement Program

Pre-tax commuter benefits

Annual employee recognition awards

Job summary

Idtus, located in Arlington, VA, is looking for a DevSecOps Engineer to enhance the developer experience by improving CI/CD processes and ensuring compliance within classified environments. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of professional experience in software development and CI/CD methodologies.

This full-time position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a security clearance. Alongside a generous benefits package, Idtus offers competitive compensation ranging from $74,000 to $150,000 per year based on experience.

Qualifications

1+ years of professional software or technical experience.
U.S. citizenship required.
Ability to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

Improve developer experience in CI/CD pipelines.
Ensure security and compliance for software in classified environments.
Support engineers by providing reliable tooling and environments.

Skills

CI/CD concepts and tools

Containerization technologies

Infrastructure as Code principles

Basic scripting and programming skills

Software development processes

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Tools

GitLab

Jenkins

Terraform

Ansible

Podman

Kubernetes

Python

Bash

Git

Job description

DevSecOps Engineer - JobID-0030

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Arlington, VA

Compensation: $74,000 - $150,000 / year

Description

IDT provides cloud‑based integration, automated testing, and data analysis for complex, mission‑critical systems in the U.S. Department of Defense. We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join our team in Arlington, VA.

The DevSecOps team is central to this mission, integrating security, automation, and operational practices into the software development lifecycle. We provide a standardized developer platform that includes CI/CD pipelines, security scanning, infrastructure automation, and developer tooling across both connected and classified environments. A portion of this work occurs in air‑gapped environments, where automation, repeatability, and disciplined processes are critical.

In this role, you will:

Improve the developer experience by reducing friction in CI/CD pipelines and platform workflows
Help ensure software delivered to classified environments meets strict security and compliance requirements
Contribute to a repeatable, scalable Software Factory that operates consistently across connected and air‑gapped environments
Support engineers across multiple programs by providing reliable tooling, environments, and guidance

Clearance & Location Requirements

All applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.
This is an on‑site position. Requires at least 2 days in office, based out of our Arlington, VA location.

What You Will Do

Build, maintain, and troubleshoot CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI and Jenkins, following established enterprise patterns
Integrate and operate automated security controls within pipelines, including SAST, SCA, container scanning, SBOM generation, and secrets detection
Support and maintain core Software Factory tooling (GitLab, artifact repositories, scanning tools, CI/CD infrastructure)
Develop and update Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as Ansible and Terraform, leveraging standardized templates
Deploy, configure, and maintain containerized workloads using Podman and Kubernetes (RKE2 or similar)
Operate and support DevSecOps platforms within air‑gapped classified environments, including
- Packaging and deploying dependencies
- Troubleshooting environment‑specific issues
- Supporting repeatable software delivery without external connectivity
Assist in enforcing compliance requirements (e.g., NIST 800‑171, DISA STIGs, RMF) through automation and pipeline controls
Investigate and resolve technical issues across CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure, and tooling, documenting root causes and solutions
Gather developer feedback and identify opportunities to improve platform usability, performance, and reliability
Collaborate with software engineers, security teams, and infrastructure teams to support coordinated delivery efforts

Who You Are

(Required)

1+ years of professional software or technical experience
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
U.S. citizenship
Ability to travel up to 10%
Experience in software development processes
Experience with CI/CD concepts and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI)
Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Podman and Kubernetes orchestration
Understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Basic scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash)
Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git
Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
Excellent communication skills and a desire to learn and grow

What Makes You Stand Out

Experience working in a DevSecOps or DevOps role
Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms/hypervisors (AWS, vCenter)
Familiarity with secure software development practices and automated security testing tools
Knowledge of monitoring, logging, and alerting tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack)
Experience working in defense, government, or other mission‑critical domains
Familiarity with DoD compliance frameworks such as NIST, DISA STIGs, or RMF

Compensation

$74,000 – $116,000 or $90,000 – $150,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and education. Paid commissions, bonuses, tips, or other benefits are not included in the posted range.

Benefits