ICF Next

DevSecOps Engineer (Mid level / Clearance Required) - (US-Remote)

ICF Next$89K — $184K *
US-AnywhereRemote in Reston, VA
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active Top Secret (TS) security clearance required.
  • 2+ years in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity.
  • Must reside and perform work in the United States due to federal contract compliance.
  • US Citizenship is mandatory due to federal contract requirements.
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or related technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions and Jenkins.
  • Support infrastructure as code efforts using Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into deployment pipelines.
  • Manage and secure cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Help with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes orchestration.
  • Monitor environments and assist with incident response and troubleshooting.
  • Document processes and security controls for compliance audits.

Benefits

  • Fully remote work environment with occasional travel to the DC Metro area for client meetings.
  • Collaboration with senior DevOps, security, and application teams.
  • Exposure to federal security standards like NIST and FedRAMP.
  • Opportunity to work with modern tools and technologies in a CI/CD environment.
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 - $184,409.00

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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