Junior DevSecOps Engineer – AWS

Socket.dev; Reston (VA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

BizTech Fusion is hiring a Junior DevSecOps Engineer with hands-on AWS experience, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and security integration. The role emphasizes collaboration and independent task handling within a hybrid Reston, VA/Washington, D.C. environment.

The candidate should have ~3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps experience, focus on security integration in pipelines, and be eligible for a U.S. background check per client requirements. This is a junior-level contract position.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with AWS.
• Experience with AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild.
• Hands-on infrastructure-as-code experience using AWS CDK and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and/or policy-as-code.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with CI/CD automation and deployment processes.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to satisfy required background investigation and clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK and/or CloudFormation.
• Integrate SAST, DAST, SCA, and policy-as-code capabilities into CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate compliance evidence and processes supporting FedRAMP and NIST controls.
• Support environment provisioning and deployment automation.
• Implement and support deployment strategies including blue/green and canary deployments.
• Incorporate AI‑assisted tooling for security scanning, testing, and pipeline development.
• Monitor CI/CD pipeline health and help improve software delivery and operational metrics.
• Develop automation using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Collaborate with developers, security teams, infrastructure teams, and other stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot pipeline, deployment, infrastructure, and security‑related issues.
• Document technical processes, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Skills

AWS

CodePipeline

CodeBuild

CDK/CloudFormation

SAST/DAST/SCA

Policy-as-code

Python

Bash

CI/CD

Security integration

FedRAMP/NIST

Agile/Scrum

Job description

Junior DevSecOps Engineer - AWS

BizTech Fusion is hiring for this position for one of its clients.

Location: Reston, Virginia / Washington, D.C.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite

Job Type: Contract

Experience: 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps experience

Position Overview

BizTech Fusion is seeking a Junior DevSecOps Engineer with hands‑on experience in AWS, CI/CD, infrastructure automation, and security integration. The ideal candidate will have approximately 3+ years of relevant DevOps/DevSecOps experience and be comfortable working collaboratively while independently handling assigned engineering tasks.

This is specifically a Junior‑level position. Candidates who are primarily Senior DevSecOps Engineers, DevOps Architects, or Principal‑level professionals should not be submitted.

Key Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild.
• Implement infrastructure-as-code using AWS CDK and/or CloudFormation.
• Integrate SAST, DAST, SCA, and policy-as-code capabilities into CI/CD pipelines.
• Automate compliance evidence and processes supporting FedRAMP and NIST controls.
• Support environment provisioning and deployment automation.
• Implement and support deployment strategies including blue/green and canary deployments.
• Incorporate AI‑assisted tooling for security scanning, testing, and pipeline development.
• Monitor CI/CD pipeline health and help improve software delivery and operational metrics.
• Develop automation using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Collaborate with developers, security teams, infrastructure teams, and other stakeholders.
• Troubleshoot pipeline, deployment, infrastructure, and security‑related issues.
• Document technical processes, configurations, and operational procedures.
• Participate in Agile/Scrum activities and contribute to continuous improvement.

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience.
• Hands‑on experience with AWS.
• Experience with AWS CodePipeline and AWS CodeBuild.
• Hands‑on infrastructure‑as‑code experience using AWS CDK and/or CloudFormation.
• Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD pipelines, including SAST, DAST, SCA, and/or policy-as-code.
• Experience with Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages.
• Experience with CI/CD automation and deployment processes.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Ability to satisfy required background investigation and clearance requirements.

Must‑Have Certification

• AWS Certification - DevOps or Security
• Must have an active/relevant AWS DevOps or Security certification.

A copy of the AWS certification is required along with submission details.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with FedRAMP and NIST security/compliance frameworks.
• AWS certification in DevOps or Security.
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted DevSecOps tools and workflows.
• Experience with cloud security and compliance automation.
• Experience working in Agile/Scrum environments.
• Familiarity with modern DevSecOps and cloud‑native development practices.

Important Submission Requirement

Please submit Junior‑level DevSecOps candidates only. Candidates with predominantly Senior, Lead, Architect, or Principal DevSecOps experience should not be submitted for this requirement.

AWS DevOps or Security certification is mandatory, and a copy of the certification must be provided with the candidate's submission.

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