Senior DevSecOps Platform Security Engineer

Booz Allen Hamilton Inc.; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Booz Allen in McLean, VA seeks a DevSecOps cybersecurity engineer to harden CI/CD pipelines and integrate security into software delivery for mission-critical systems. You will implement SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning, IaC hardening, and policy-as-code, while collaborating with development, operations, and security teams.

A Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required. You will work with AWS, Kubernetes, and NIST RMF/800-53 in an Agile environment to strengthen DoW-aligned security

Qualifications

• 5+ years of cybersecurity engineering experience in federal or defense environments.
• 3+ years software engineering with Python, Typescript or Bash and automation.
• 2+ years implementing cybersecurity in AWS and Kubernetes.
• Experience with AI software development tools (Claude Code, Codex or Pi).
• Familiarity with Agile and Change Management methodologies.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and AI/ML security practices.
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Integrate security into CI/CD pipelines and enhance DoW compliance.
• Harden IaC templates (Terraform) and enforce policy-as-code.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams.
• Monitor pipelines for anomalies and respond to security incidents.
• Champion zero trust across the SDLC.

Skills

Cybersecurity engineering

DevSecOps

IaC / CaC

CI / CD

SDLC concepts

Python

Typescript

Bash

AWS Cloud

Kubernetes

AI software development

Agile methodologies

Cybersecurity frameworks

NIST RMF/STIG/SCAP

Security clearance

Code review

Zero Trust security

Security tool evaluation

GRC practices

Technical writing

Secret clearance

Bachelor’s degree

Certifications: Security+, AWS/SOA, (C

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Job description

Booz Allen in McLean, VA seeks a DevSecOps cybersecurity engineer to harden CI/CD pipelines and integrate security into software delivery for mission-critical systems. You will implement SAST, DAST, SCA, container scanning, IaC hardening, and policy-as-code, while collaborating with development, operations, and security teams.

A Secret clearance or ability to obtain one is required. You will work with AWS, Kubernetes, and NIST RMF/800-53 in an Agile environment to strengthen DoW-aligned security