ICF Next

DevSecOps Engineer (Entry level - Clearance Required) - (US-Remote)

ICF Next$89K — $152K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active high-level security clearance (TS)
  • 2+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity
  • Must reside and work in the U.S. due to federal contract requirements
  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins
  • Support infrastructure as code efforts with Terraform or CloudFormation
  • Integrate security scanning into build and deployment processes
  • Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP with a focus on security
  • Assist with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes
  • Monitor environments and assist with troubleshooting
  • Document configurations and security controls for audits

Benefits

  • Fully remote position with occasional travel to DC Metro for client meetings
  • Opportunity to work in a federal environment with security and compliance focus
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams in an Agile/Scrum setting
  • Exposure to advanced security frameworks like NIST and FedRAMP
  • Professional growth through hands-on experience in cloud and DevSecOps practices
Full Job Description
We are seeking an DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal client by helping integrate security practices into modern cloud and application development workflows. You will work alongside senior DevOps, security, and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automated security controls in alignment with federal standards.

Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings.

What You Will Do:
  • Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
  • Support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
  • Help integrate security scanning and compliance checks into build and deployment pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning)
  • Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP, with an emphasis on security best practices
  • Assist with containerization efforts using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
  • Monitor environments, logs, and alerts; assist with troubleshooting and incident response
  • Document configurations, processes, and security controls to support audits and compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
  • Learn and apply federal security frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP


What You Will Bring:
  • Must possess an active high level security clearance (TS).
  • 2+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity.
  • MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.
  • US Citizenship required due to a federal contract requirements.


What We Would Like You To Have:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
  • Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices
  • Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • Working knowledge of Linux and basic scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)
  • Exposure to DevSecOps tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, Aqua, Prisma Cloud)
  • Experience with Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or other federal security standards
  • Entry-level certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Security+, or similar
  • Experience supporting applications in a regulated or government environment


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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00

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About ICF Next

ICF Next is a global marketing and communications agency that provides a wide range of services to clients in various industries, including healthcare, energy, and transportation. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. ICF Next offers a comprehensive suite of services, including branding, digital marketing, public relations, and social media management. The company has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and effective solutions that help its clients achieve their business objectives. ICF Next is committed to sustainability and social responsibility, and it has received numerous awards for its work in these areas.
Learn more about ICF Next
Size
8,000 employees
Market Cap
$1.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
$54.9 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+5.6%
Revenue
$1.5 billion
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