Lead DevSecOps Engineer

Zachary Piper, LLC; Gaithersburg (MD); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to support next-generation air traffic management capabilities on a hybrid cloud platform. The role is on-site in Gaithersburg, MD, with options in Egg Harbor Township, NJ, or Eagan, MN, offering hybrid schedules based on location.

You will lead secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines, implementing IaC, and partnering with software teams to improve deployment reliability and security across mission-critical systems.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in DevOps/DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, or Cloud Infrastructure environments.

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage Kubernetes environments and cloud infrastructure using IaC.
• Apply DevSecOps practices including security scanning and software supply chain security.
• Develop automation for provisioning, configuration, monitoring, and logging.
• Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment reliability and platform performance.

Skills

Linux administration

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Security best practices

Public Trust Clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

Job description

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to support a company focused on developing next-generation air traffic management and automation capabilities through a hybrid cloud platform supporting critical national infrastructure. This position is on-site in Gaithersburg, MD; Egg Harbor Township, NJ; or Eagan, MN (hybrid schedule available based on location). The Lead DevSecOps Engineer will lead the development and maintenance of secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines while supporting modern software delivery and platform engineering initiatives. This is an opportunity to support mission-critical systems that impact millions of air travelers while helping shape the future of aviation technology.

Responsibilities for the Lead DevSecOps Engineer include:

• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines supporting continuous integration, testing, and deployment efforts
• Manage Kubernetes environments, containerized applications, and cloud-based infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code methodologies
• Implement DevSecOps best practices including security scanning, software supply chain security, artifact management, and vulnerability remediation
• Develop automation solutions for provisioning, configuration management, monitoring, logging, and operational support
• Collaborate with software development teams to improve deployment reliability, platform performance, developer experience, and operational efficiency

Required Qualifications for the Lead DevSecOps Engineer include:

• 4+ years of experience supporting DevOps, DevSecOps, Platform Engineering, or Cloud Infrastructure environments
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions; Kubernetes; Docker; and Terraform
• Strong Linux administration skills, scripting experience with Bash and/or Python, and knowledge of networking and security best practices
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance

Compensation for the Lead DevSecOps Engineer include:

Salary Range: $87,100 - $157,450 depending on experience

Full Benefits Package: PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Tuition Reimbursement, Sick Leave as required by law

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