Sr. DevSecOps Engineer 5

Base-2 Solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Base-2 Solutions is seeking a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure software pipelines for classified environments in Reston, VA.

You will collaborate with customers and internal teams to integrate security across the SDLC, ensuring high-quality, secure software delivery. The role requires a Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph, 10+ years in DevSecOps, and hands-on expertise with AWS-focused IaC, CI/CD, and security best practices.

Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 10+ years of experience in DevSecOps, infrastructure automation, and scalable pipelines.
• Experience delivering DevSecOps services across multiple classified domains.
• Proficient with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker in secure environments.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash on Linux systems.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement automated solutions across multiple classification environments.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch using GitLab CI/CD and Jenkins with security scanning and STIG validation.
• Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Provide security guidance, troubleshooting, and best-practice recommendations to development teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and maintain clear technical documentation.

Skills

DevSecOps

CI/CD pipelines

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Docker

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Python

Bash

Linux (RHEL/Oracle)

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

Docker

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Job description

Position Summary

As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer 5, you will design, implement, and maintain secure, efficient software development and deployment pipelines supporting classified mission environments. This role works with customers, development teams, and internal technical teams to integrate security practices throughout the development and operations lifecycle, enabling high-quality, secure, and reliable software delivery.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design and implement automated technical solutions across multiple classification environments.
• Work independently and as part of a team to address complex technical requirements.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch in GitLab CI/CD and Jenkins with integrated security scanning and STIG compliance validation.
• Provide expert guidance to development teams on pipeline troubleshooting and DevSecOps best practices.
• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates, primarily using CloudFormation, to architect highly available, resilient, and secure DevSecOps tool infrastructure across AWS environments, including GovCloud, C2S, and TC2S.
• Ensure STIG compliance and guide junior engineers on Infrastructure as Code best practices.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting by analyzing system and application logs using Linux command-line tools.
• Conduct root cause analysis for complex issues and develop mitigation strategies for service degradation.
• Provide expert security guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and ATO support.
• Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing.
• Maintain technical documentation, promote best practices, and support continuous team improvement.

Required Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.
• 10+ years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on infrastructure automation, scalability, and reliability across the software development lifecycle.
• Experience delivering DevSecOps services across multiple classified domains.
• Strong experience with DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and automation tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Docker.
• Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and/or Ansible.
• Strong experience with scripting languages such as Python and Bash in a Linux environment, such as RHEL, Oracle Linux, or similar.
• Understanding of AWS capabilities, including EC2, S3, IAM, and RDS, and experience architecting secure cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Certification meeting DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II requirements, such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or SSCP.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Artifactory, SonarQube, and Prisma Cloud.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud, C2S, and TC2S environments.
• Familiarity with Azure or GCP.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers in DevSecOps, CI/CD, IaC, and security compliance practices.

Required Education and Experience Equivalency

• High School Diploma/GED: N/A
• Associate Degree: N/A
• Bachelor's Degree: 10 years of experience.
• Master's Degree: 10 years of experience.
• PhD: 10 years of experience.

Required Certifications

• Minimum DoD 8140/8570 IAT Level II certification, such as CompTIA Security+, GSEC, or SSCP.

Required Security Clearance

• Active Top Secret/SCI with CI Polygraph.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Base-2 Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Learn more: base-2solutions.com/eeo