Senior DevSecOps Engineer - Reston, VA

VetJobs; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 121,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

Noblis in Reston, Virginia is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer with active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph to embed security across the DevOps lifecycle. You will design secure CI/CD pipelines, automate security controls, and guide teams in secure coding practices.

The role emphasizes cloud security, IaC management with Terraform/Ansible, and secure Kubernetes/EKS operations, with a posted salary range of USD 120,700 to 188,725 per year. This is an on-site opportunity in the National Security space.

Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required.
• Active TS/SCI clearance with Polygraph.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree with 7+ years of related experience; or appropriate combinations per policy.
• Proficiency in Python and scripting for automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools, container orchestration, and infrastructure as code.

Responsibilities

• Designing, building, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines with automated security scans.
• Integrating testing, security controls, and compliance checks into pipelines.
• Developing and managing IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation and enforcing guardrails.
• Implementing security practices for Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS.
• Partnering to enforce IAM least-privilege, network controls, and encryption standards.
• Operationalizing vulnerability management across applications and infra.
• Translating security requirements into automated controls and audit-ready evidence.
• Mentoring junior engineers on secure coding and DevSecOps principles.

Skills

Python

Bash scripting

DevSecOps

Security concepts

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Kubernetes

EKS

Terraform

Ansible

Job description

Job Description

Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site".

Responsibilities

Noblis is looking for a highly experienced DevSecOps Engineer with an active Top Secret/SCI clearance with Polygraph to support critical national security missions.

In this role, you will embed security practices into the DevOps lifecycle, ensuring security is integrated at every stage of software development. You’ll collaborate across development, operations, and security teams to close gaps and promote a culture of shared accountability for security.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience designing secure CI/CD pipelines, automating security controls, securing Kubernetes environments, and guiding or mentoring junior engineers.

Posted Salary Range USD $120,700.00 - USD $188,725.00 /Yr.

• Designing, building, maintaining, and optimizing CI/CD pipelines supporting automated build, test, security scan, and deployment processes.
• Integrating automated testing, security scanning, and compliance validation into pipeline execution to support secure delivery practices.
• Developing and managing IaC using Terraform or CloudFormation, implementing security guardrails and scanning to ensure compliance and prevent misconfigurations.
• Implementing security best practices for Docker, Kubernetes, and EKS, including image hardening, admission controls, policy-as-code, and runtime security.
• Partnering with teams to design and enforce AWS/Azure security guardrails, including IAM least-privilege, network controls, and encryption standards.
• Operationalizing vulnerability management by identifying, prioritizing, and remediating security threats across applications and infrastructure.
• Translating security compliance requirements into automated security controls and audit-ready evidence.
• Ensuring that all software development and deployment processes comply with relevant security policies, standards, and regulations.
• Acting as a security champion, mentoring junior engineers and developers on secure coding practices and DevSecOps principles.

Auto req ID

484365BR

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Preferred Education

Bachelors

Required Qualifications

• US Citizenship is required
• Active Top-Secret SCI (TS/SCI) with Polygraph
• Bachelor’s OR Master’s degree with 7 years of related experience; OR associate’s degree with 11 years of related experience; OR High School diploma/GED with 14 years of related experience.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, and scripting languages for automation tasks (e.g., Bash).
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, GitHub Actions), container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes, EKS), and infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Skills in security cloud environments, including cloud service providers (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), and understanding of cloud-native security tools and practices.
• Ability to identify security issues and vulnerabilities and develop effective solutions.
• Ability to distill technical complexities into actionable guidance for development teams.

Desired Qualifications

• AWS Certification , including AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or AWS Certified Solutions Architect Certification
• Experience with OPA/Gatekeeper or Kyverno.
• Knowledge of SBOM generation, artifact signing (cosign), and provenance concepts.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-171 or CMMC expectations.
• Strong analytical skills to diagnose complex security issues spanning multiple technologies.

City

Reston

State

Virginia

Job Category

Engineering

Job Code

Engineering Engineering

Affiliate Sponsor

Noblis

Salary Range

>$100,000