Junior DevSecOps Engineer – AWS

BizTech Fusion LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Part time

Job summary

BizTech Fusion LLC is seeking a Junior DevSecOps Engineer in the Reston, VA / DC area. The role focuses on hands-on AWS, CI/CD, automation, and security integration within hybrid on-site workflows.

You will build and optimize pipelines, implement infrastructure-as-code, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliant, secure deployments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with AWS and CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience integrating security tools into CI/CD (SAST/DAST/SCA).

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using AWS CodePipeline/CodeBuild.
• Implement IaC with AWS CDK and/or CloudFormation.
• Integrate security tooling and policy-as-code into pipelines.

Skills

Python

Bash

CI/CD

AWS

Scripting

IaC

Security integration

Tools

AWS CodePipeline

AWS CodeBuild

AWS CDK

CloudFormation

Job description

Junior DevSecOps Engineer – AWSBizTech 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 onsiteJob Type: ContractExperience: 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps experiencePosition OverviewBizTech 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 ResponsibilitiesBuild, 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 Qualifications3+ 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 CertificationAWS Certification – DevOps or SecurityMust have an active/relevant AWS DevOps or Security certification.A copy of the AWS certification is required along with submission details.Preferred QualificationsExperience 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 RequirementPlease 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.