ManTech International

Senior DevSecOps Platform Engineer

ManTech International$192K — $353K *
Information Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field; Bachelor's degree plus 4 years additional experience may substitute.
  • 8+ years in software systems development, DevOps/DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or platform engineering.
  • Proficient in major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible.
  • Experience building robust CI/CD pipelines integrated with security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA).
  • Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes, including specialized environments like Alpine Linux.
  • Skilled in script automation using Python, Go, and Bash across Linux and Windows environments.
  • Understanding of risk and compliance frameworks like SOC2 and FedRAMP/DoD.

Responsibilities

  • Design, build, and maintain scalable internal developer platforms and Hybrid Cloud environments.
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for a large enterprise using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.
  • Automate security controls in the CI/CD pipeline using a shift-left approach for vulnerability scanning and detection.
  • Codify policies and provision resources programmatically with Terraform, Ansible, or Bicep.
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting systems for real-time detection of misconfigurations.
  • Partner with software and security teams to resolve vulnerabilities and enhance developer experience.
  • Advocate for a culture of shared security responsibility across teams.

Benefits

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Holiday Pay
  • Short-term and long-term Disability
  • Retirement and Savings plans
  • Learning and Development opportunities
  • Wellness programs
  • Optional benefit elections
Full Job Description
Description & Requirements

***This is for a future opportunity***

MANTECH seeks a motivated, career and customer-oriented Sr. DevSecOps Platform Engineer to join our team in Lexington Park, MD. This is an onsite position.

The Senior DevSecOps Platform Engineer builds and maintains the secure internal developer platforms (IDP), automation, and infrastructure required to ship software reliably. They will bridge software development, operations, and cybersecurity by embedding automated security controls into continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
  • Platform Engineering: Design, build, and maintain scalable internal developer platforms, Hybrid Cloud environments (VMWare, OpenShift, AWS, Azure, GCP), and container orchestration systems (Kubernetes).
  • DevSecOps: Building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for a large enterprise using Jenkins, GitLab, or similar tools.
  • Security Automation: Wire security with a shift-left approach to automate vulnerability scanning, secrets detection, and dependency checks within the CI/CD pipeline.
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Codify policies and provision resources programmatically using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Bicep to enforce least-privilege access and secure configurations.
  • Monitoring & Observability: Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting systems to detect misconfigurations or anomalies in real-time.
  • Collaboration & Advocacy: Partner with software and security teams to resolve vulnerabilities, promote a culture of shared security responsibility, and improve developer experience.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or a related field; Bachelor's Degree (with similar curriculum focus) plus 4 years additional work experience may be substituted.
  • 8 + years of experience in software systems development, DevOps / DevSecOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or platform engineering.
  • Proficient in major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) utilizing Terraform and Ansible.
  • Extensive experience building robust CI/CD pipelines (Harness, Jenkins, GitLab) integrated with security tooling (SAST, DAST, SCA).
  • Expertise in Docker and Kubernetes, including specialized container environments like Alpine Linux.
  • Skills with tool integration and script automation using Python, Go, and Bash within Linux (RHEL, Ubuntu, CentOS) and Windows environments.
  • Understanding of risk and compliance frameworks, including SOC2 and FedRAMP/DoD.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Knowledge of Integrating generative AI technologies into DevSecOps lifecycle
  • Tools Experience: Proficiency with monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Datadog, New Relic, Grafana, Splunk, SolarWinds, AppDynamics.


Clearance Requirements:
  • Active Secret clearance required with the ability to upgrade to Top Secret.


Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50%
  • The person in this position frequently communicates with co-workers, management and customers, which may involve delivering presentations. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations


The projected compensation range for this position is $192,600.00-$353,500.00. There are differentiating factors that can impact a final salary/hourly rate, including, but not limited to, Contract Wage Determination, relevant work experience, skills and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location (For Remote Opportunities), education and certifications as well as Federal Government Contract Labor categories. In addition, MANTECH invests in its employees beyond just compensation. MANTECH's benefits offerings include, dependent upon position, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, short-term and long-term Disability, Retirement and Savings, Learning and Development opportunities, wellness programs as well as other optional benefit elections.

About ManTech International

ManTech International Corporation is an American defense contracting firm that was founded in 1968. The company provides cybersecurity, intelligence, and defense solutions to the United States Government. ManTech has over 9,000 employees and operates in 40 countries worldwide. The company's services include software development, systems engineering, and enterprise IT solutions. ManTech has been awarded numerous contracts by the U.S. Department of Defense and other government agencies.
Learn more about ManTech International
Size
9,800 employees
Market Cap
$3.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$120.5 million
Founded
1968
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
NASDAQ

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