ICF Next

DevSecOps Engineer

ICF Next$98K — $167K *
Technical Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable federal agency background investigation
  • Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred
  • Familiarity with CI/CD tools and cloud platforms (AWS or Azure)

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing and monitoring CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI or Jenkins
  • Support automated deployment and promotion of applications on low-code platforms
  • Implement automated quality gates in pipelines for contract quality targets
  • Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into deployment pipelines
  • Support cloud infrastructure security and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
  • Monitor logs and support troubleshooting and incident response
  • Document configurations and processes for audits and continuous monitoring

Benefits

  • Fully remote work within the United States
  • Core collaboration hours aligned with Eastern Time
  • Government-furnished equipment provided
  • Support for U.S. federal security standards and audits
  • Opportunity to work on federal contracts with emphasis on security best practices
Full Job Description
We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal client by helping integrate security practices into modern cloud and application delivery workflows. You will work alongside senior DevOps, security, and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, automated testing, and security controls in alignment with federal standards. Work is fully remote within the United States on government-furnished equipment, with core collaboration hours in Eastern Time. Job Location: Remote work is authorized. Must support US Eastern time zone working hours. *If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections. What You Will Do: - Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins, including artifact management (e.g., Nexus) - Support automated deployment and environment promotion for applications built on a COTS/low-code platform (e.g., Appian), from development through test and production - Help implement automated quality gates in pipelines - unit/integration test execution, automated regression suites, and code-quality/static analysis - in support of contract quality targets - Help integrate security scanning and compliance checks into build and deployment pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning) - Support cloud infrastructure in AWS or Azure, including GovCloud regions, with an emphasis on security best practices; support infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or platform-native tooling - Support monitoring and observability - log aggregation and streaming to enterprise monitoring (e.g., Splunk), alerting, performance testing (e.g., JMeter) - and assist with troubleshooting and incident response - Support backup/recovery operations and availability, recovery-time, and recovery-point objectives - Document configurations, processes, and security controls to support audits, Assessment & Authorization (ATO) activities, and continuous-monitoring evidence - Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment - Learn and apply federal security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP What You Will Bring: - U.S. citizenship, required due to federal contract requirements - 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 - Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable federal agency background investigation / suitability determination - 5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity What We Would Like You To Have: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field - An active federal security clearance or a prior favorable federal background investigation (supports reciprocity and faster onboarding) - Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices; experience with GitLab and/or Jenkins specifically - Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS or Azure preferred, including GovCloud) - Working knowledge of Linux (e.g., RHEL) and Windows Server environments, and basic scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar) - Exposure to DevSecOps and security tooling (e.g., SonarQube, Tenable, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, Prisma Cloud) - Experience with Docker and basic Kubernetes or OpenShift concepts - Familiarity with SIEM/log-analysis platforms such as Splunk - Exposure to low-code or COTS application platforms (e.g., Appian, Salesforce, ServiceNow) and their deployment/release models - Basic familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server) - 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 #LI-CC1 #Indeed Bot and Third-Party Applications Please note that this application must be submitted directly by the applicant for consideration. Failure to do so may result in the application being excluded for consideration. Applicants needing an accommodation for disability or religious purposes in connection with the application process should contact [email protected] for assistance. 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: $98,614.00 - $167,644.00 Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

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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