Lead DevSecOps Engineer-ACWS

DSA Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 155,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

DSA Inc. is seeking a DevSecOps Lead to oversee CI/CD pipelines, hosting coordination, security integration, patching, monitoring, and incident response across multiple environments in the United States. A background in cloud/platform engineering and leadership of DevSecOps in enterprise settings is required.

Required credentials include AWS DevOps Engineer Pro, CK A, CISSP/CASP+ and CompTIA Security+. Applicants must have an Active Secret clearance or the ability to obtain Top Secret per

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
• 8+ years in cloud/platform engineering, including at least 3 years leading DevSecOps or infrastructure automation for enterprise applications.
• Cloud, DevOps, or Kubernetes credential; such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Certified Kubernetes Administrator required; CompTIA Security+ required; CISSP/CASP+ preferred.
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, automated security scanning, environment promotion controls, containerization, patching, and operational sustainment in secure enterprise environments.
• Experience managing DevSecOps teams in enterprise environments.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline administration, release coordination, and environment alignment.
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, vulnerability management, system monitoring, and operational incident response.
• Experience supporting cloud environments, with knowledge of AWS/Azure platforms.
• Ability to coordinate across hosting and development teams.
• Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical applications.
• Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance per Government requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead DevSecOps and platform operations across environments.
• Manage CI/CD execution, release coordination, and environment alignment.
• Oversee security integration, monitoring, patching, and incident response.
• Coordinate with hosting, development, and infrastructure teams to sustain secure delivery.

Skills

DevSecOps leadership

Cloud engineering

Security integration

Incident response

CI/CD pipelines

Environment coordination

Education

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

Tools

GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

AWS DevOps Engineer (Professional)

CKA

CISSP

CompTIA Security+

Job description

All hired employees are expected to have experience with Microsoft Copilot and / or an approved equivalent AI solution.

DevSecOps Lead

Lead DevSecOps operations, overseeing CI/CD pipelines, hosting coordination, security integration, patching, monitoring, and incident response across multiple environments.

Required Skills

• Bachelor's in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
• 8+ years in cloud/platform engineering, including at least 3 years leading DevSecOps or infrastructure automation for enterprise applications.
• Cloud, DevOps, or Kubernetes credential; such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Certified Kubernetes Administrator required; CompTIA Security+ required; CISSP/CASP+ should be preferred
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA).
• Experience with GitLab CI/CD, automated security scanning, environment promotion controls, containerization, patching, and operational sustainment in secure enterprise environments
• Experience managing DevSecOps teams in enterprise environments
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline administration, release coordination, and environment alignment
• Knowledge of cloud infrastructure, vulnerability management, system monitoring, and operational incident response
• Experience supporting cloud environments, with knowledge of common platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure)
• Ability to coordinate across hosting and development teams
• Working knowledge of AI concepts and practical applications
• Active Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance based on Government requirements

Desired Qualifications

• Familiarity with AWS GovCloud, IL5/IL6 environments, Appian deployment processes, and RMF-aligned delivery in federal systems is highly desired

Responsibilities

• Lead DevSecOps and platform operations across environments
• Manage CI/CD execution, release coordination, and environment alignment
• Oversee security integration, monitoring, patching, and incident response
• Coordinate with hosting, development, and infrastructure teams to sustain secure delivery

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The posted salary range is a good-faith estimate. Actual compensation will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and other job-related factors.

DSA - Salary Pay Range

$155,000 - $165,000 USD

Many of DSA's positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. DSA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. DSA is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. DSA requires background checks , where permitted , by law. DSA is an E-Verify Employer.