M9 Solutions

Sr. DevSecOps Engineer

M9 Solutions • $60K — $180K *
Reston, VA 20191In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Polygraph.
  • 5+ years as a DevSecOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role.
  • Certification satisfying DoD 8140/8570 requirements (e.g., Security+).
  • Strong hands-on experience with Linux.
  • Experience in deploying and managing production-grade Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters using automation tools.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines and containerization technologies.
  • Familiarity with Helm chart development and STIG compliance.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with teams to design and implement technical solutions for complex requirements.
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch with integrated security and STIG compliance.
  • Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates primarily using CloudFormation.
  • Lead troubleshooting efforts including log analysis and root cause analysis.
  • Provide guidance on secure coding practices and mentoring for junior engineers.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health plans including dental and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plans with company matching contributions.
  • Generous PTO and holiday leave policies.
  • Opportunities for continued professional development and certifications.
Full Job Description
Sr. DevSecOps Engineer to work onsite in support of a government contract for a client located in Reston, VA. An active TS/SCI clearancewith CI Polygraph is required.

Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with the client and internal teams to design and implement technical solutions across multiple classification environments, working independently or collaboratively to address complex requirements.
  • Develop CI/CD pipelines from scratch in GitLab and Jenkins, with integrated security scanning and STIG compliance validation, and provide expert guidance on pipeline troubleshooting and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates, primarily using CloudFormation, to architect highly available, resilient, and secure DevSecOps tool infrastructure across AWS environments (GovCloud, C2S, TC2S) while ensuring STIG compliance.
  • Lead advanced troubleshooting by analyzing system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conducting root cause analysis, and developing mitigation strategies to address service degradation.
  • Provide expert guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, STIG compliance, and vulnerability remediation in support of ATO efforts, while mentoring junior engineers through code reviews, IaC best practices, and technical documentation.

Required Skills and Qualifications
  • Active TS/SCI security clearance with CI Poly.
  • 5+ years as a DevSecOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar.
  • Certification to satisfy DoD 8140/8570 (e.g., Security+, or equivalent).
  • Strong hands-on Linux experience.
  • Experience with designing, deploying, and managing production-grade Kubernetes (K8s) or OpenShift clusters via automation with Ansible and Terraform and/or CloudFormation in on-prem and cloud environments.
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab or equivalent) and containerization.
  • Experience with Helm chart development and STIGs (preferred).

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Full-Time Employee Compensation
  • M9 Solutions' pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
  • M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits


Salary Range

$60,000-$180,000 USD

About M9 Solutions

M9 Solutions is an IT consulting and staffing firm that provides services to clients in a variety of industries, including healthcare, finance, and government. The company offers a range of services, including project management, software development, and data analytics. M9 Solutions was founded in 2010 and is headquartered in Durham, North Carolina.
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Size
50 employees
Industry
Information Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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