Senior DevOps Engineer

eSimplicity Inc.; Columbia (MD); Remote; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

eSimplicity is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines in AWS. You will embed security controls, SAST/DAST/SCA tooling, and IaC with Terraform and Terragrunt.

Collaborate with Java, Python, and Django teams to remediate vulnerabilities, automate security monitoring, and maintain Federal compliance (FISMA/NIST). Remote within ET zone; occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or 10+ years of equivalent experience in DevOps/DevSecOps roles.
• 8+ years of DevOps Engineer experience with security emphasis.
• Proven experience in DevSecOps/DevOps or Security Engineering roles.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud security principles.
• Proficiency with IaC tools Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, preferably with GitHub Actions.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to deliver applications and infrastructure.
• Embed security controls, tools (SAST, DAST, SCA), and processes throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Manage and secure cloud infrastructure using IaC with Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Implement and manage security for containerized applications using Docker.
• Collaborate with development teams (Java, Python, Django) to remediate security vulnerabilities.
• Automate security monitoring, logging, and incident response in AWS.
• Ensure systems meet federal compliance standards (FISMA, NIST) and CMS security requirements.
• Support security of data platforms (Databricks, Redshift).
• Work with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of security awareness.

Skills

DevSecOps

DevOps

AWS

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (Python/Bash)

Security engineering

GitHub Actions

Education

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

Tools

Terraform

Terragrunt

Docker

Databricks

Redshift

Maven

Job description

Description

About Us:

eSimplicity is a modern digital services company that partners with government agencies to improve the lives and protect the well-being of all Americans, from veterans and service members to children, families, and seniors. Our engineers, designers, and strategists cut through complexity to create intuitive products and services that equip federal agencies with solutions to courageously transform today for a better tomorrow.

Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to deliver applications and infrastructure.
• Embed security controls, tools (SAST, DAST, SCA), and processes throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Manage and secure cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) with Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Implement and manage security for containerized applications using Docker.
• Collaborate with development teams (Java, Python, Django) to identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in code and dependencies.
• Automate security monitoring, logging, and incident response procedures within the AWS cloud environment.
• Ensure systems and applications meet federal compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, NIST) and CMS-specific security requirements.
• Support the security of data platforms and services, including Databricks and Redshift.
• Work with cross-functional teams to foster a culture of security awareness and best practices.

Requirements

• All candidates must pass public trust clearance through the U.S. Federal Government. This requires candidates to either be U.S. citizens or pass clearance through the Foreign National Government System which will require that candidates have lived within the United States for at least 3 out of the previous 5 years, have a valid and non-expired passport from their country of birth and appropriate VISA/work permit documentation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related technical field; OR
• In lieu of a degree, 10 additional years of relevant professional experience AND 8 years of specialized experience may be substituted.
• 8+ years of DevOps Engineer experience.
• Proven experience in a DevSecOps, DevOps, or Security Engineering role.
• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud security principles.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, specifically Terraform and Terragrunt.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing CI/CD pipelines, preferably with GitHub Actions.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies, including Docker security.
• Proficiency in at least one scripting language, such as Python or Bash.

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting CMS or other federal government agencies.
• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks like FISMA and NIST.
• Experience with build tools such as Maven.
• Knowledge of data platforms and warehousing solutions like Databricks and Redshift.
• Experience securing web applications built with frameworks like Django.
• Familiarity with tools in our stack, including Chompy.
• Relevant industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Security - Specialty, CISSP, GSEC)
• Experience Administering/Sizing Clusters, such as Redshift/DataBricks/Hadoop.
• Experience configuring and maintaining DevSecOps tools, infrastructure automation, and security scanning solutions (e.g., Nessus, BurpSuite, OWASP, etc.).
• Expertise in security best practices with an emphasis on AWS: IAM policies/Roles, security groups and network security.

Working Environment:

eSimplicity supports a remote work environment operating within the Eastern time zone so we can work with and respond to our government clients. Expected hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern unless otherwise directed by your manager.

Occasional travel for training and project meetings. It is estimated to be less than 5% per year.

Benefits:

eSimplicity offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k) retirement benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, life and disability insurance, and additional wellness and employee support programs. Eligibility may vary based on employment status and applicable plan terms.

Reasonable Accommodation:

eSimplicity is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process. Applicants who need assistance or an accommodation should contact Human Resources.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

eSimplicity is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.