DevSecOps Engineer, Senior

Chenega Corporation; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Chenega MIOS in Stafford, VA seeks a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to lead secure, automated CI/CD pipelines across the software lifecycle. You will work with engineering, architecture, product management, and development teams to embed security and automation practices throughout delivery.

The role emphasizes designing scalable pipelines, applying best practices, and mentoring engineers, with a focus on secure software delivery in government environments.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in CS/IS/Engineering; 10+ years in DevSecOps/CI/CD environments.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools, automation, security scanning, and orchestration.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or ability to obtain/maintain clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and operate automated CI/CD pipelines securely.
• Collaborate with development teams to configure DevSecOps toolchains.
• Integrate security, testing, and configuration management across the lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on DevSecOps best practices to engineering and product teams.
• Support requirements analysis, design, integration, and deployment activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, and security of pipelines.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Automation

Security tooling

Cloud platforms

Education

Masters degree in CS/IS/Engineering

Tools

CI/CD tools

Security tooling

Automation frameworks

Cloud platforms

Job description

Req ID: 40771

Summary

DevSecOps Engineer, Senior

Stafford, VA

Are you ready to enhance your skills and build your career in a rapidly evolving business climate? Are you looking for a career where professional development is embedded in your employers core culture? If so, Chenega Military, Intelligence & Operations Support (MIOS) could be the place for you! Join our team of professionals who support large-scale government operations by leveraging cutting-edge technology and take your career to the next level!

The DevSecOps Engineer, Senior provides technical leadership and subjectmatter expertise to support the design, implementation, and execution of secure, automated CI/CD pipelines within the TDMCATALYST environment. This role works across engineering, architecture, product management, and development teams to integrate security and automation best practices throughout the full application lifecycle, ensuring reliable, scalable, and compliant delivery of software solutions.

Responsibilities

• Provide seniorlevel technical expertise to support the design, implementation, and execution of automated CI/CD pipelines within the MCBOSS environment.

• Coordinate and collaborate with development teams to ensure DevSecOps tools and toolchains are properly configured and available for program use.

• Integrate security, testing, configuration control, and automation practices across the full product lifecycle.

• Provide guidance and recommendations on DevSecOps industry best practices to systems engineering, architecture, product management, and application development teams.

• Support requirements analysis, technical design, system integration, implementation, and deployment activities.

• Identify opportunities to improve automation, reliability, performance, and security of development and deployment processes.

• Contribute to documentation, standards, and technical guidance related to DevSecOps processes and tool usage.

• May provide technical oversight, mentorship, and tasklevel guidance to mid and juniorlevel engineers.

• May lead or coordinate DevSecOpsrelated activities across multiple teams but does not have formal peoplemanagement responsibility.

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a closely related technical discipline.

• 10+ years of experience supporting DevSecOps, CI/CD, or automated software delivery in enterprise or government environments.

• 5+ years of hands-on experience implementing and supporting DevSecOps tools and toolchains, including automation, security scanning, testing, and orchestration tools.

• Active Department of Defense Secret clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a clearance, as required by the contract.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting secure software development and deployment within the Department of Defense or other federal environments.

• Demonstrated experience integrating security controls and compliance requirements into CI/CD pipelines.

• Relevant technical certifications, such as:

• Cloud platform certifications (AWS, Azure, or equivalent)

• DevOps or DevSecOps certifications

• Security certifications (Security+, CISSP, or equivalent)

• Experience supporting high-visibility or missioncritical systems.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Expert knowledge of DevSecOps principles, CI/CD pipeline design, and automated deployment strategies.

• Strong understanding of secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) practices.

• Ability to integrate security, testing, and configuration management into automated pipelines.

• Proficiency in collaborating across multidisciplinary technical teams.

• Strong analytical and problemsolving skills related to system integration and automation challenges.

• Ability to evaluate, recommend, and implement DevSecOps tools and best practices.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical guidance and documentation.

• Ability to work independently on complex, missioncritical technical efforts.

How youll grow

At Chenega MIOS, our professional development plan focuses on helping our team members at every level of their careers to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry‑level employees to senior leaders, we believe theres always room to learn.

We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands‑on experience in the global, fast‑changing business world. From on‑the‑job learning experiences to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their careers.

Benefits

At Chenega MIOS, we know that great people make a great organization. We value our team members and offer them a broad range of benefits.

Learn more about what working at Chenega MIOS can mean for you.

Chenega MIOSs culture

Our positive and supportive culture encourages our team members to do their best work every day. We celebrate individuals by recognizing their uniqueness and offering them the flexibility to make daily choices that can help them be healthy, centered, confident, and aware. We offer well‑being programs and continuously look for new ways to maintain a culture where we excel and lead healthy, happy lives.

Corporate citizenship

Chenega MIOS is led by a purpose to make an impact that matters. This purpose defines who we are and extends to relationships with our clients, our team members, and our communities. We believe that business has the power to inspire and transform. We focus on education, giving, skill‑based volunteerism, and leadership to help drive positive social impact in our communities.

Learn more about Chenegas impact on the world.

Chenega MIOS News- https://chenegamios.com/news/

Tips from your Talent Acquisition Team

We want job seekers exploring opportunities at Chenega MIOS to feel prepared and confident. To help you with your research, we suggest you review the following links:

Chenega MIOS web site - www.chenegamios.com

Glassdoor - https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Chenega-MIOS-EI_IE369514.11,23.htm

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/1472684/

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chenegamios/

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $144,800.00/Yr. Up to USD $165,400.00/Yr.

Chenega Corporation and family of companies is an EOE.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Native preference under PL 93-638.

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program