Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

This is a Full-time (Regular) Exempt (Salary) position located in Patuxent River, Maryland 20670 (St. Mary's County Maryland). This position is mostly remote but may require ad hoc on-site support for planning, collaboration, or technical support. Candidates should reside in a 90-mile radius of Patuxent River Naval Air Station to support this requirement.

Join a high-performing DevSecOps team at the forefront of cloud and pipeline innovation. In this fast-paced environment, you'll help shape the future of secure software delivery by introducing emerging technologies, enhancing AWS-based CI/CD platforms, and driving continuous process improvements. Team members are encouraged to stay current with industry trends through professional development opportunities and technical conferences.

The ideal candidate will evaluate, test, and implement pipeline enhancements using GitLab and other DevSecOps tools; provide exceptional customer support and troubleshooting for pipeline users; and effectively communicate with all levels of the organization, from mentoring teammates and training customers to presenting technical briefings to leadership.

ROLES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, develop, implement, and maintain secure DevSecOps and CI/CD pipelines supporting software delivery and automation initiatives.
• Develop and sustain containerized development and operational environments using AWS, Docker, Kubernetes, ECS, and EKS.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to container images, repositories, certificates, cloud services, and deployment pipelines.
• Maintain and enhance pipeline tooling through automation, feature development, process improvements, and defect resolution.
• Perform regression testing and validation of platform, infrastructure, and pipeline changes.
• Provide technical support, training, demonstrations, and guidance to internal and external stakeholders.
• Develop technical documentation, user guides, test plans, and operational procedures.
• Collaborate with engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams to support secure software delivery and modernization efforts.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered for this position, you must meet the education and experience listed below:

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• BA/BS degree and 8 years related experience performing the roles/responsibilities listed above -OR- Associates degree and 12 years related experience performing the roles/responsibilities listed above -OR- HS/GED and 14 years related experience performing the roles/responsibilities listed above.
• Bachelor's or Associates degree in Computer Science, Information Systems or similar is preferred.
• College degrees must be obtained from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
To be considered for this position, you must minimally meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below:

• Experience implementing and supporting CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps solutions.
• Experience with AWS cloud services, including Amazon ECS and EKS.
• Proficiency in one or more programming languages, including Python, Java, JavaScript (Node.js), and/or .NET.
• Experience with Git, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, and Atlassian tools.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and technical documentation skills, including experience developing technical guidance, how-to documentation, test plans, demonstrations, and training materials.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical environment.
• CompTIA Security+ certification.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• US Citizenship is required due to US government contract requirement.
• Active SECRET clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SSBI clearance.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates with experience or knowledge in these desired skills will be given preferential consideration:

• Experience with specific CI/CD related tools: GitLab Ultimate, Nexus, Prisma Cloud (Twistlock), and DORA metrics.
• Experience supporting DevSecOps or software development initiatives within a DoD environment.
• Experience with OpenShift.
• Active TS/SSBI clearance.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:

The compensation range is based on industry compensation data and/or position budget and reflects our commitment to transparency and fairness:

• The annual base compensation range is $125,000 to $165,000, commensurate with education, certifications, clearance, and experience.
• Other compensation may include discretionary bonuses, referral rewards, and spot awards.
• Full-time benefits include comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), paid time off, paid holidays, life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, 401(k) with matching,

This position is contingent upon customer approval.

Eligible for our External Referral Program.

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