Sr. DevSecOps Engineer

Oteemo Inc.; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Oteemo Inc. in the greater Washington, D.C. area seeks a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer to lead secure, scalable cloud-native infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and compliance for DoD programs. You will act as a technical advisor to government stakeholders and mentor teams.

The role requires hands-on multi-cloud experience, Kubernetes expertise, IaC, and a security-first mindset, with RMF/NIST and DoD processes. You will drive roadmaps and automation across on‑prem and air-gapped environments.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance or higher (TS/SCI preferred) with DoD/federal contract experience.
• Hands-on multi-cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP) and strong Kubernetes/containerization knowledge.
• 3+ years designing and operating CI/CD/GitOps pipelines with Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, etc.
• 3+ proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, or similar; scripting in Bash, Python, or Go.
• Strong Zero Trust, IAM, network security, secrets management, and security-in-pipelines experience.
• Platform operations, cluster lifecycle, upgrades, and automation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to lead and mentor teams.

Responsibilities

• Design enterprise-scale DevSecOps and cloud-native architectures across multiple clouds and on-premise; define roadmaps; apply Zero Trust principles.
• Stand up and maintain secure cloud and air-gapped on‑prem infrastructure; manage Kubernetes clusters and automation.
• Build CI/CD and GitOps pipelines with integrated security scans, RMF/NIST validation, and automated testing.
• Champion IaC with Terraform, Ansible, Helm; automate provisioning and configuration management.
• Embed security controls in pipelines and platforms, ensure DoD RMF compliance and authorization workflows.
• Maintain production infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters; implement observability and incident response.
• Engage with program managers and leadership; present designs, roadmaps, and tradeoffs; mentor teams.
• Produce system design docs, runbooks, and briefing materials.

Skills

Multi-cloud expertise

Kubernetes expert

CI/CD pipelines

Terraform/ IaC

Zero Trust security

DoD/Fed processes

Leadership & communication

Education

DoD 8570 compliance (Security+ min)

CISSP / GIAC

AWS/Azure/GCP certs

CKA/CKAD / Terraform Associate

Security certifications

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

ArgoCD

Flux

Terraform

Ansible

Kubernetes

Job description

Company Description

Join Oteemo and become part of a transformation powerhouse where innovation meets impact. We're not just another consulting firm-we're architects of digital evolution, blending cutting-edge technical expertise with human-centered design principles to create solutions that resonate. Our work spans Infrastructure, Software Development, DevSecOps, Cybersecurity, Experience and Design, Organizational Change Management, and AI-enabled solutions, but our approach is what truly sets us apart. We measure success through tangible business outcomes, not billable hours. We foster a culture of continuous learning where your ideas can thrive and technical excellence is celebrated. Our collaborative global team works across borders and time zones, tackling complex challenges for both Commercial Enterprise and Federal Defense clients with equal passion and precision. At Oteemo, you'll have the opportunity to work with emerging technologies and develop your skills alongside industry experts who are reshaping digital landscapes. If you're seeking a place where your technical prowess can drive meaningful change and where innovation isn't just encouraged-it's expected-Oteemo is your next career destination.

Job Description

The Sr. DevSecOps Engineer will lead the design, implementation, and operation of secure, scalable cloud-native infrastructure, platforms, and CI/CD pipelines for mission-critical Department of Defense programs. Act as a technical advisor to government stakeholders, drive DevSecOps roadmaps, implement Zero Trust and compliance automation, mentor platform and engineering teams, and deliver repeatable, automated, auditable deployments across cloud and air-gapped/on-prem environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Architecture & Strategy: Design enterprise-scale DevSecOps and cloud-native architectures across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform, and on-premise; define technical roadmaps; apply Zero Trust and defense-in-depth principles; lead architecture reviews and threat modeling.
• Platform & Infrastructure: Stand up and maintain secure infrastructure (cloud and on-premise air-gapped), including Kubernetes clusters and container platforms; oversee environment automation and reproducible provisioning.
• CI/CD & Pipelines: Architect and implement CI/CD and GitOps pipelines that integrate security scanning, compliance validation (RMF/NIST), automated testing, and continuous ATO/cATO workflows; design pipeline orchestration using tools such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, and Flux.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) & Automation: Champion IaC and environment templatization (Terraform, Ansible, Kustomize, Helm, Jinja, etc.); automate provisioning, configuration management, and operational tasks.
• Security & Compliance: Integrate security controls into pipelines and platforms (secrets management, IAM, microsegmentation); ensure adherence to DoD security frameworks, RMF, and authorization processes; lead security architecture reviews.
• Operations & Upgrades: Maintain and upgrade production infrastructure and Kubernetes clusters; implement observability, monitoring, logging, and incident response practices.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as technical liaison to program managers and senior leadership; present designs, roadmaps, and tradeoffs; assist with client onboarding and identify MVPs for delivery.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Provide technical guidance to DevSecOps, platform, and engineering teams; foster continuous improvement, documentation, and knowledge sharing.
• Documentation: Produce and maintain system design documentation, diagrams, runbooks, and briefings for leadership and customers.

Qualifications

• Clearance & Experience: Active Secret clearance or higher (TS/SCI preferred); experience on DoD or federal contracts and familiarity with DoD processes.
• Cloud & Platform Expertise: Hands-on multi-cloud experience (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform) - strong experience in at least two providers; deep Kubernetes and containerization knowledge (EKS/GKE/OpenShift/RKE2/K3s).
• CI/CD & Tooling: At least 3+ year proven experience designing and operating CI/CD/GitOps pipelines and pipeline orchestrators (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, ArgoCD, etc.).
• IaC & Automation: At least 3+ proficiency with Terraform, Ansible, or similar; scripting in Bash, Python, or Go.
• Security: Strong background in Zero Trust, IAM, network security (microsegmentation, VPN, load balancing), secrets management, and embedding security into pipelines.
• Operational Skills: Experience with platform operations, cluster lifecycle management, upgrades, and automation of routine tasks.
• Communication & Leadership: Strong written and verbal skills; demonstrated ability to lead and mentor teams and present to senior leadership.

Certifications (Required / Strongly Preferred)

• Cloud Platform: One or more from AWS (Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Pro, Security Specialty), Azure (Solutions Architect Expert, DevOps Engineer Expert), or Google Cloud Platform (Professional Cloud Architect / DevOps / Security Engineer).
• Security: CISSP, CCSP, CEH, or GIAC (GSECIH) or Security+ CE.
• DoD/Federal: DoD 8140/8570 compliance (Security+ minimum; CISSP/CASP+ preferred).
• Kubernetes: CKA/CKAD, Terraform Associate, CNCF certifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Experience with Navy, Marine Corps, or other service programs and Platform One / DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design.
• Familiarity with software factory concepts, continuous ATO (cATO), and classified environment automation.
• Familiarity with Agile/SAFe in government contexts.
• Hands‑on coding experience (Python, Go, Bash).
• Experience with observability stacks (Prometheus, Fluentd, Loki, Grafana), service mesh (Istio, Envoy), and CNCF ecosystem tooling.

Work Conditions

• Hybrid remote/onsite as required by contract (roles require presence in Greater Washington, D.C. area or specific program sites).
• Some travel may be required (up to 5 days per week depending on customer).

Additional Information

We Value:

• Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Self‑motivation and intellectual curiosity
• Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce world‑class solutions that drive real‑world value for the customer
• Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management.
• Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal)
• Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology.
• Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions

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