Job#: 3019461 Job Description: DevSecOps Engineer HSV, AL Secret or Top SecretResponsibilities:
- Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) Development. Design, write, and maintain IaC templates for Windows and Linux platforms using Ansible, Packer, Python and other scripting languages. Ensure all code is version-controlled, reviewed, and compliant with security standards.
- Integrate automated testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance verification into the stack.
- STIG Baseline Hardening Automation
- Develop reusable Ansible playbooks and custom scripts that automatically apply the DoD STIG baseline to systems.
- Track and remediate any compliance drift on an ongoing basis.
- Configuration-Management Baseline Establish a single source of truth for all configuration data (inventory, variables, secrets) that feeds the Ansible automation.
- Implement secure secret management (Vault, Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, etc.) and enforce idempotent deployments.
- Evaluate, prototype, and stand-up new tools, containers, and services that keep the program ahead of emerging technology trends.
- Provide documentation, training, and knowledge transfer for any new capabilities introduced to the team.
- Fully automate Software StackBuild and operate an end-to-end automation pipeline that provisions, hardens, and configures systems for the program.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ansible Proficiency in playbook development, role creation, inventory management, and Ansible Automation Platform.
- Experience building, packaging, and deploying containerized applications (Docker, Podman) and orchestrating them with Kubernetes or OpenShift.
- Scripting Languages - Scripting in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell for automation, data manipulation, and API integration.CI/CD Platforms
- Hands-on with GitLab CI/CD (or Jenkins, Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) to design pipelines that include unit tests, security scans, and automated deployments. Version Control & Collaboration
- Mastery of Git & workflows, pull-request reviews, branching strategies, and code-ownership practices. Infrastructure-as-Code Tools
- Proficiency with Terraform/Packer for platform-agnostic resource provisioning.
- Experience configuring telemetry (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK stacks, Splunk) and alerting for automated environments. Secret Credential Management
- Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, or equivalent.
- Ability to script and integrate compliance checks (OpenSCAP, Inspec, Chef InSpec) into the deployment pipeline.
Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click for more details.
Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.
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