Overview
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HybridWashington DC
Contract - W2
Skills
Job Overview We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps
Job Details
Sr. IT Application Solutions Architect/ Sr DevSecOps Engineer
Location: Washington DC
Location: Washington DC
Important Note :
We have shifted to adopting SAFe and
1. Encourage Contractors trained in SAFe
2. Request that contractors have camera available and on majority of the time
3. Set expectations that they are part of Agile team on which we need them to embrace self-management and self-organization in terms of their iteration commitments, capacity planning, capacity allocation, etc.
As long as they can come DC on need basis and attend the important SAFe ceremonies like PI onsite.
We have shifted to adopting SAFe and
1. Encourage Contractors trained in SAFe
2. Request that contractors have camera available and on majority of the time
3. Set expectations that they are part of Agile team on which we need them to embrace self-management and self-organization in terms of their iteration commitments, capacity planning, capacity allocation, etc.
As long as they can come DC on need basis and attend the important SAFe ceremonies like PI onsite.
Requirements
Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to lead the integration of security into our cloud-native development and operations workflows. This role requires deep expertise in AWS tooling, infrastructure automation, and secure CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy (including blue/green deployments), Bitbucket, Python CDK, and Terraform.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy.
- Configure and manage blue/green deployments for zero-downtime releases.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and AWS CDK (Python).
- Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into build and deployment workflows.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to enforce secure coding and deployment standards.
- Monitor and respond to vulnerabilities across applications and infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and cloud governance frameworks.
- Maintain documentation for security processes, configurations, and deployment strategies.
Required Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
- oCode Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy
- oIAM, EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation
- Proficiency in Python, especially for infrastructure automation using AWS CDK.
- Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code.
- Familiarity with Bitbucket for source control and pipeline management.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Experience with security tools (e.g. Checkmarx, SonarQube).
- Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST, CIS).
Preferred Certifications
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
- Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
- CISSP or equivalent security certification
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.
Passion for automation, security, and continuous improvement
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