DevSecOps Engineer (Entry level - Clearance Required) - (US-Remote)

{"description": "We are seeking an DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal client by helping integrate security practices into modern cloud and application development workflows. You will work alongside senior DevOps, security, and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and automated security controls in alignment with federal standards.

Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings. Preference to candidates located within the Washington, DC Metro area.

What You Will Do:

• Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
• Support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Help integrate security scanning and compliance checks into build and deployment pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning)
• Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform, with an emphasis on security best practices
• Assist with containerization efforts using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
• Monitor environments, logs, and alerts; assist with troubleshooting and incident response
• Document configurations, processes, and security controls to support audits and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Learn and apply federal security frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP

What You Will Bring:

• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance; Interim Top Secret ok (sponsorship is not available).
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity.
• MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.

What We Would Like You To Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices
• Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Working knowledge of Linux and basic scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)

• Exposure to DevSecOps tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, Aqua, Prisma Cloud)
• Experience with Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or other federal security standards
• Entry-level certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Security+, or similar
• Experience supporting applications in a regulated or government environment

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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$89,649.00 - $152,404.00

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