DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer

NextGen Federal Systems

$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 3+ years of experience in systems engineering or DevSecOps
  • Strong proficiency with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and cloud environments (AWS/Azure)
  • Scripting skills in Ansible, Python, or Terraform
  • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience with DOW/DoD federal environments and their cybersecurity policies
  • Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD certification; CASP+ preferred

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain a DevOps toolchain platform for mission-critical programs
  • Provide CI/CD pipeline implementation support to platform users
  • Collaborate with tech leads and architects on solutions and implementations
  • Partner with government stakeholders and other DevOps teams
  • Contribute inputs to technical solutions
  • Track and follow up on delivery assignments and documentation

Benefits

  • Support a mission-driven program with high stakes
  • Work closely with government and cybersecurity partners
  • Exposure to cutting-edge DevSecOps technologies and practices
  • Grow within a collaborative environment focused on security and compliance
  • Contribute to a program integral to national defense operations
Full Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to support a program with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA). The ideal candidate will provide engineering, integration, administration, and operational support for a software factory infrastructure and operations in a secure environment.

This role requires a proactive engineer with experience in multiple of the following areas: systems architecture, virtualization, automation, cybersecurity compliance, and enterprise operations. The selected candidate will work closely with government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, and mission partners to ensure high availability, performance, and security across the environment.

Clearance: This position requires an active DOW/DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities & Duties:
• Develop and maintain a DevOps toolchain platform for a mission critical program
• Provide expertise to the platform's tenants for CI/CD pipeline implementations
• Work with tech leads and architects to contribute to solutions and on-site implementation requirements
• Collaborate with government stakeholders, and across other program DevOps teams
• Provide inputs to the technical solutions team
• Track delivery assignments and follow up on direction, action items, questions, and documentation

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of related professional experience (e.g., systems engineering, enterprise infrastructure experience, DevSecOps implementation)
• Strong experience with any or all of the following:

o Red Hat Enterprise Linux

o AWS and or Azure cloud environments

o Ansible, Python, or Terraform scripting experience

o Agile software development, CI/CD pipelines

o Containers and container security
• Experience supporting DOW/DoD or federal government environments
• Understanding of RMF, STIGs, ACAS, and DOW/DoD cybersecurity policies
• Active Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570/8140 certification
• CASP+
• Active Secret clearance required

Preferred Qualifications:
• Firm understanding of SDLC (systems development lifecycle)
• Familiarity with Kubernetes implementations
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Python
• Helm charts, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Bash, or YAML
• Systems administration experience
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or mission systems within DISA environments

Desired Skills:
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in fast-paced mission environments
• Strong customer engagement and stakeholder coordination experience
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and operational deadlines

RefID: A01

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