Experienced DevSecOps Engineer 1

Serco; Honolulu (HI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Flexible work arrangements

Paid time off

Job summary

Serco is seeking an Experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join our team in a 100% remote capacity. The role emphasizes embedding security across the SDLC, building secure CI/CD pipelines, and automating infrastructure with Terraform or CloudFormation.

Strong cloud, scripting, and security expertise are required. Ideal candidates will have at least two years in DevOps or security-focused roles, US citizenship, the ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, and proficiency with Docker, Kubernetes,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in DevOps, Security Engineering, Software Engineering, or Cloud Engineering.
• Proficiency with Azure.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions.
• Familiarity with containerization/orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting skills.
• Ability to obtain DoW Secret security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate security tools and practices into development and deployment workflows (SAST, DAST, container scanning).
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure secure software delivery.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor systems for security vulnerabilities and respond to incidents.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices.

Skills

CI/CD pipelines

Azure

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Terraform

CloudFormation

Docker

Kubernetes

Scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Experienced DevSecOps Engineer to join our team - (100% Remote). This role is critical in integrating security practices within the DevOps process, ensuring that security is embedded throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud infrastructure, automation, CI/CD pipelines, and security best practices.

In this role you will:

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines.
• Integrate security tools and practices into development and deployment workflows (e.g., SAST, DAST, container scanning).
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to ensure secure software delivery.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Monitor systems for security vulnerabilities and respond to incidents.
• Conduct threat modeling and risk assessments for new and existing systems.
• Stay current with emerging security threats, technologies, and best practices.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Ability to obtain DoW Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 2 years of experience in DevOps, Security Engineering, Software Engineering, or Cloud Engineering
• Proficiency with Azure
• Experience with any of the following CI/CD tools:
• Jenkins
• GitLab CI
• GitHub Actions
• Cloud-Native
• Familiarity with containerization/orchestration with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting skills
• The ability to travel up to 10%. (CONUS)

Additional desired experience and skills:

• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Microsoft DevOps Engineer Expert, Certified Cloud Native Security Expert (CCNSE), or equivalent experience
• Experience with secrets management tools (e.g., Azure Key vault, AWS Secrets Manager)
• Familiarity with zero-trust architecture and secure software supply chain practices
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash)

Company Overview

Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco’s 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.

Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.

Benefits – Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
• 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Plan

To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer .

Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email [e-mail] .

Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco’s external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [e-mail] .

To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .