Sr. DevSecOps Engineer II

m9solutions; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 170,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

M9 Solutions is seeking a seasoned DevSecOps Engineer to design, build, and secure modern infrastructure for federal projects. You will craft automated pipelines in GitLab CI and Jenkins, implement STIG-compliant security controls, and guide teams across classified environments.

You will develop IaC with CloudFormation, Terraform, and Ansible to deploy scalable, secure cloud architectures. Ideal candidates bring 7+ years in DevSecOps, strong Linux, scripting in Python/Bash, and experience with

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.
• 7+ years in DevSecOps engineering.
• Strong experience with CI/CD, automation and containerization.
• Expert with CI/CD tools and security scanning (STIG) implementation.
• Proficient in Linux environments (RHEL/Oracle Linux).
• Proficient in IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible).
• Experience with AWS services and GovCloud.
• Familiar with STIG, SRG, OWASP, NIST.
• Excellent collaboration across global teams.
• IAT Level 2 Certification.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design and implement automated technical solutions across classification environments.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch in GitLab CI and Jenkins with integrated security scanning and STIG validation.
• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates using CloudFormation to architect secure DevSecOps infrastructure across AWS environments (GovCloud, C2S, TC2S).
• Lead advanced troubleshooting by analyzing logs, performing root cause analysis, and developing mitigation strategies.
• Provide expert security guidance on secure coding, vulnerability remediation, and ATO support.
• Architect and build secure containerized solutions with Docker/OpenShift and Prisma security considerations.
• Perform code reviews and maintain technical documentation.

Skills

TS/SCI + CI Poly

DevSecOps 7+ yrs

CI/CD Pipelines

IaC: Terraform

IaC: CloudFormation

IaC: Ansible

AWS GovCloud

Python / Bash

STIG & SRG

GitLab/Jenkins

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI/CD

Artifactory

SonarQube

Prisma Cloud

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.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with customers and internal teams to design and implement automatic technical solutions across multiple classification environments, working independently or as part of the team to address complex technical requirements.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch in GitLab CI and Jenkins with integrated security scanning and STIG compliance validation, providing expert guidance to development teams on pipeline troubleshooting and implementing DevSecOps best practices.
• Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates primarily using CloudFormation to architect highly available, resilient, and secure DevSecOps tool infrastructure across AWS environments (GovCloud, C2S, TC2S) while ensuring STIG compliance and guiding junior engineers on IaC best practices.
• Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts by analyzing system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conducting root cause analysis for complex issues, and developing mitigation strategies for service degradation.
• Provide expert security guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, STIG compliance, vulnerability remediation, and other best practices in support of their ATO efforts.
• Architect and build secure containerized solutions by designing Docker images with security best practices, implementing and optimizing OpenShift deployments and configurations, remediating Prisma security findings, and providing guidance to development teams on container orchestration and best practices.
• Perform code reviews and knowledge sharing while maintaining technical documentation, promoting best practices, and fostering continuous team improvement.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
• 7+ years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a strong focus on infrastructure automation, scalability, and reliability across the software development lifecycle.
• Expert experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and other automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, and Prisma Cloud).
• Strong experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash), in a Linux environment (RHEL, Oracle Linux, or similar).
• Strong experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Experience with Tier 1- 3 customer support and ticketing systems such as GitLab Service Desk and ServiceNow.
• Expert experience delivering DevSecOps services across multiple classified domains.
• Expert understanding of AWS capabilities (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, etc) and architecting secure cloud-based infrastructure and services (familiarity with other cloud platforms a plus).
• Hands-on experience configuring applications and systems to comply with Secure Technical Implementation Guides (STIG), Security Requirements Guide (SRG) by implementing security best practices.
• Knowledge of security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and exposure to security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST, OpenSCAP).
• 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 1007

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

$170,000 - $190,000 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 a