On-Site DevSecOps Engineer | Ansible, Kubernetes, Security

Artha Nexgen; Herndon, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Artha Nexgen seeks a DevSecOps Engineer to automate and secure on‑prem infrastructure and apps in Reston, VA. The role focuses on Ansible automation, Kubernetes workloads, and onboarding third‑party apps while supporting CI/CD pipelines and Linux system maintenance in regulated environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in software/IT, a Sec+ or equivalent clearance pathway, and BS in CS or related field. On-site in Reston, US citizenship required; strong English is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in an equivalent engineering field or 5+ years in IT.
• Sec+ certification may be required to access secure spaces depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop Ansible automations for system configuration, deployment, and service management.
• Support on-premises Kubernetes workloads including deployments, Helm, ingress, RBAC, and troubleshooting.
• Onboard third‑party applications using Kubernetes, Helm, Podman Compose, or similar formats.
• Debug GitLab CI/CD pipelines and integrate with registries, scanners, and deployment platforms.
• Perform Linux system administration and write Python or Bash automation; document work and communicate status clearly.

Skills

Ansible automation

RHEL8/RHEL9

Kubernetes operations

Networking fundamentals

GitLab CI/CD

Education

BS in Computer Science or related fields

Tools

Kubernetes

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Artha Nexgen seeks a DevSecOps Engineer to automate and secure on‑prem infrastructure and apps in Reston, VA. The role focuses on Ansible automation, Kubernetes workloads, and onboarding third‑party apps while supporting CI/CD pipelines and Linux system maintenance in regulated environments.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in software/IT, a Sec+ or equivalent clearance pathway, and BS in CS or related field. On-site in Reston, US citizenship required; strong English is essential.