Jr DevSecOps

DUNBAR CONSULTING; Washington; Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunbar Consulting, Inc. seeks a DevSecOps Engineer to build and operate secure delivery pipelines on AWS, embedding shift-left practices and AI-assisted tooling across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate must work independently within a technical team and possess 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps experience, hands-on AWS and infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD tooling, and scripting. Hybrid schedule (2 days) in Reston, VA and client locations in the DC area as needed.

Qualifications

• Education or professional experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience.
• Hands-on AWS and infrastructure-as-code (CDK/CloudFormation).
• Experience with CI/CD tooling and security automation.
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS-native tooling.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code with AWS CDK/CloudFormation.
• Integrate security scanning (SAST/DAST/SCA) and policy-as-code into pipelines.
• Automate compliance evidence for FedRAMP/NIST controls.
• Support environment provisioning and deployment automation (blue/green, canary).
• Embed AI-assisted tooling for scanning, testing, and pipeline authoring.
• Monitor pipeline health and improve delivery metrics.
• Collaborate with the team on design and refinement.
• Identify technical issues and communicate risks or blockers early.
• Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and other stakeholders to meet project goals.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD

Python scripting

AWS proficiency

Education

CS/Engineering background

Tools

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Job description

The DevSecOps Engineer builds and operates secure delivery pipelines for the platform using AWS-native tooling. You will implement CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and security automation, embedding shift-left practices and AI-assisted tooling across the SDLC.

The ideal candidate must be able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a technical team and possess current DevOps/DevSecOps experience with AWS, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, security automation, and scripting. Required qualifications include 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience; hands-on AWS and infrastructure-as-code (CDK/CloudFormation); experience with CI/CD tooling and security automation; and scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar). The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen ; dual citizenship is not permitted , and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Must be willing to work a HYBRID schedule (2 days) in Reston, VA and client locations in the Washington, D.C. area as required.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS-native tooling, such as CodePipeline and CodeBuild.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code with AWS CDK/CloudFormation.
• Integrate security scanning (SAST/DAST/SCA) and policy-as-code into pipelines.
• Automate compliance evidence for FedRAMP/NIST controls.
• Support environment provisioning and deployment automation (blue/green, canary).
• Embed AI-assisted tooling for scanning, testing, and pipeline authoring.
• Monitor pipeline health and improve delivery metrics.
• Collaborate with the team on design and refinement.
• Identify technical issues and communicate risks or blockers early.
• Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and other stakeholders to meet project goals.

Required Qualifications

• Education or professional experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience.
• Hands-on AWS and infrastructure-as-code (CDK/CloudFormation).
• Experience with CI/CD tooling and security automation.
• Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Consistent on-time attendance and reliability.
• Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities change.
• Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.
• Availability during normal business hours and as needed after hours or weekends.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS certification (DevOps or Security)
• FedRAMP/NIST experience
• Familiarity with AI-assisted DevSecOps tooling

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Dunbar Consulting, Inc. is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by state or federal law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

Salary $75,000 - $90,000 (Based on Pertinent Experience)