Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I

m9solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

M9 Solutions is actively seeking a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I to support a federal contract in Reston, VA. The role requires an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph and 4+ years in DevSecOps or a related field.

You will manage CI/CD pipelines across GitLab CI and Jenkins, implement automated security scans, and maintain IaC using CloudFormation and Terraform within AWS environments. Strong scripting and collaboration across global teams are essential.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.
• 4+ years in DevSecOps or similar role with enterprise cloud infrastructure experience.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, Prisma Cloud).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash) in Linux environments.
• Experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and container platforms (OpenShift).
• Knowledge of AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS) and security hardening.
• IAT Level 2 Certification and ability to support multiple domains.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to development teams across classification environments.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated security scans with STIG validation.
• Manage IaC templates and AWS infrastructure, patching and recovery tasks.
• Analyze logs using Linux tools and monitor AWS resources for issues.
• Support IAM operations with Keycloak and user access management.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and user guides for DevSecOps tools.
• Support OpenShift deployments and container troubleshooting, including Prisma scans.

Skills

Active TS/SCI clearance

DevSecOps experience

CI/CD pipelines

Python

Bash

IAT Level 2 Certification

Cloud infrastructure

Linux/Unix scripting

Team coordination

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Artifactory

SonarQube

Prisma Cloud

Terraform

CloudFormation

Ansible

OpenShift

Docker

AWS

Job description

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.

M9 Solutions is seeking a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Reston, VA. An active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to development teams working across multiple classification environments by responding to tickets, troubleshooting issues, and onboarding teams to the various managed DevSecOps tools.
• Support CI/CD pipeline operations across GitLab CI and Jenkins for dozens of development teams, ensuring adherence to automated security scanning and STIG compliance validation.
• Maintain and update Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using primarily CloudFormation to manage DevSecOps tool infrastructure across AWS environments, including patching, backup and recovery, and hardening.
• Analyze system and application logs using Linux command-line tools (e.g., grep, awk, tail) to troubleshoot customer-reported issues and service problems, including AWS resource monitoring (EC2, RDS, Security Groups) and infrastructure troubleshooting.
• Support identity and access management operations using Keycloak, assist with user onboarding, troubleshooting authentication issues, and maintaining user and group access for managed DevSecOps tools.
• Maintain and develop technical documentation and user guides for managed DevSecOps tools, utilizing GitLab wikis and Pages to support team and client knowledge sharing.
• Support containerized tool deployments in OpenShift by troubleshooting container issues, monitoring Prisma security scan results, and maintaining existing Docker image builds and OpenShift configurations using console and CLI tools.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
• 4+ years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on enterprise cloud infrastructure services and development across the software development lifecycle.
• Experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and other automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, and Prisma Cloud).
• Experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) in a Linux environment (RHEL, Oracle Linux, or similar)
• Experience with Tier 1- 3 customer support and ticketing systems such as GitLab Service Desk and ServiceNow.
• Experience delivering DevSecOps services across multiple classified domains.
• Understanding of AWS capabilities (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, etc) and managing secure cloud-based infrastructure and services.
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with stakeholders across a global enterprise and cross-functional teams to drive project completion.
• Minimum IAT Level 2 Certification (CompTIA Security +, GSEC, SSCP, etc.).
• GH 1006

Full-Time Employee Compensation

M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits

Salary Range $150,000 - $170,000 USD

M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal sub-contractor and we comply with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We also adhere to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, ensuring equal opportunity for veterans and individuals with disabilities.

M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.

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