Senior Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI); Bath Township (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer in Bath Township, Ohio. This role involves designing and securing development platforms that support critical Department of Defense initiatives. Candidates should have at least 5 years of software development experience and proficiency with containerization technologies and CI/CD pipelines.

Key responsibilities include supporting DevSecOps initiatives and ensuring security best practices are followed throughout the development process. An active TOP SECRET clearance is required for this position.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering/development.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies such as Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and version control tools.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Competence in Agile Development and DevSecOps workflows.
• Skills in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Powershell.
• Comfort working in Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Support DevSecOps, systems integration, verification & validation initiatives.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines and modern software factory tools.
• Ensure secure operation of software factory infrastructure.
• Embed security best practices into development lifecycle processes.
• Collaborate with cloud teams for software factory requirements.
• Drive risk identification and ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Software engineering/development

Containerization technologies (Docker, Podman, Kubernetes)

CI/CD pipelines (GitLab CI, Jenkins)

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (Terraform, Ansible)

Agile Development, DevOps

Scripting languages (Python, Bash, Powershell)

Linux operating environments

Education

Bachelor Degree in computer engineering or computer science

Job description

Join our team at MTSI and make a meaningful impact on the future of National Security and Defense. We are seeking an experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to thrive in Agile DevOps environments, collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams, and grow their expertise while supporting critical Department of Defense modernization efforts.

As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, you'll have the opportunity to design, secure, and elevate cutting-edge development platforms that support mission-critical software delivery across cloud and on-premises infrastructure. Your contributions will directly enhance the security, reliability, and performance of systems essential to our defense mission.

Role & Impact

• Build and maintain secure software development platforms, ensuring compliance with DoD security standards.
• Play a key part in requirements analysis, architecture design, and the transition of systems into active development workflows.
• Encourage and adopt Agile best practices, championing modern DevSecOps approaches.
• Regularly collaborate with developers, engineers, and cybersecurity teams to achieve technical and organizational goals.
• Operate autonomously to execute deliverables while engaging with a collaborative team of professionals.
• Document workflows, standards, and best practices to ensure clarity and consistency across the team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting task initiatives across areas like DevSecOps, systems integration, verification & validation, transition planning, software engineering, cybersecurity, and more.
• Expanding platform capabilities through the implementation and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines, multiple technologies, and tools used in modern software factories.
• Spearheading the secure configuration, operation, and sustainment of software factory infrastructure.
• Ensuring security best practices are woven into development lifecycle processes.
• Collaborating with cloud teams to meet software factory requirements, bridging gaps across development, testing, and production environments.
• Driving risk identification, mitigation strategies, and ensuring deliverables are on track for timely execution.

Required Skills

• At least 5 years of experience in software engineering/development.
• Proficiency with containerization technologies like Docker, Podman, and Kubernetes.
• Working knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and version control tools (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or Packer.
• Competence in Agile Development, DevOps, and DevSecOps workflows.
• Skills in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or Powershell.
• Comfort working in Linux operating environments.

Desired Skills

• Experience with cloud providers like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, VMware, or Nutanix.
• Programming skills in high-level languages like Golang, Java, or C++.
• Proficiency in Linux system administration and Kubernetes management (using tools like Helm or Kustomize).
• Strong analytical abilities to handle multiple projects while maintaining focus on primary tasks.
• Clear communication skills and the ability to develop written documentation and technical deliverables.

Minimum Educational Requirements

Bachelor Degree in a computer engineering or computer science field

Clearance Requirements

Active TOP SECRET clearance