DevSecOps Engineer (AWS Cloud)

DevSecOps Engineer (AWS Cloud)
Hybrid-Remote Gaithersburg, MD
Contract-to-Hire
Compensation: $97/hour

Security Clearance: Public trust required to start

Overview
We’re hiring a Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer to help build and scale a Common Automation Platform supporting secure, enterprise-wide DevSecOps practices. This role focuses on AWS-based infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes), with an emphasis on automation, security, and system integration. You’ll work in a fast-paced Agile team, contributing to platform standardization and exploring AI-driven enhancements to improve efficiency and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain a Common Automation Platform supporting CI/CD, security, and infrastructure automation
• Develop reusable automation frameworks, templates, and pipelines for enterprise-wide adoption
• Integrate platform capabilities with internal and external systems via APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Embed security controls and DevSecOps best practices into platform services and workflows
• Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to provision and manage scalable environments
• Enable self-service capabilities for development teams through automation and platform tooling
• Implement automated security testing including SAST, DAST, container, and dependency scanning
• Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
• Apply AI/ML capabilities to enhance automation (e.g., intelligent pipeline optimization, anomaly detection, auto-remediation)
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to drive platform adoption and standardization
• Monitor platform performance, reliability, and usage metrics, and continuously improve capabilities
• Ensure compliance with federal security standards and organizational policies

Requirements

• BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience
• Experience building or supporting shared platforms, developer platforms, or automation frameworks
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS
• Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python or Bash
• Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes)
• Experience with security tools and practices including vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and identity/access management
• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform
• Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing or implementing internal developer platforms (IDP) or platform engineering concepts
• Experience applying AI/ML or intelligent automation within DevSecOps pipelines
• Familiarity with MLOps concepts and frameworks
• Knowledge of federal security frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, or CIS benchmarks
• Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and distributed systems
• Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• Experience with serverless and event-driven architectures
• Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Security+)

Key Skills

• Platform engineering and automation mindset
• Systems integration and API development
• Cloud-native architecture
• Security-first engineering
• Analytical thinking and troubleshooting
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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