As a
DevSecOps Engineer on our solutions delivery team, you will have the unique opportunity to work on innovative projects advancing the digital transformation of critical government systems with true mission impact.
Mission Focus: Our delivery teams are driven to explore new ideas and technology, and care deeply about collaboration, feedback, and iteration. We follow lean agile practices, embrace the Ops (DataOps/DevSecOps/MLOps) to "automate-first", use modern tech stacks, and constantly challenge each other to grow and improve.
Technical members of our solutions teams require little guidance, but love to learn, collaborate, and problem solve. This position requires the subject matter expertise and passion for supporting the building of secure cloud and cyber security solutions, and a strong desire to solve our customers' unique technical and data challenges.
Clearance: Active TS/SCI required
Location/Flexibility: Hybrid. Onsite in Vienna, VA and Chantilly, VA with up to 3 days remote. Remote flexibility subject to change based on program needs.
The Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer is responsible for contributing to the design, building, and automation of secure solutions for application deployment and operational support across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. The ideal candidate brings practical experience in cloud platforms, CI/CD pipeline development, and infrastructure automation, combined with foundational knowledge in secure DevOps practices, containerization, and system monitoring. The Mid-Level DevSecOps Engineer works collaboratively with senior engineers and development teams to implement security controls, automate processes, and maintain reliable infrastructure supporting mission-critical applications.
Responsibilities: - Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and continuous delivery with guidance from senior team members
- Implement security practices throughout the software development lifecycle, following established compliance standards
- Provision and configure infrastructure using infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools (Terraform, CloudFormation) in cloud environments
- Configure and maintain monitoring and alerting systems (CloudWatch, Splunk, Grafana) for production environments
- Automate development, testing, and release activities to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes
- Support code deployments across multiple environments and troubleshoot technical issues
- Collaborate with developers and solution architects to implement technical solutions based on mission and business requirements
- Work with containerization technologies (Docker, Podman) and support database operations (PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB, Aurora MySQL)
- Participate actively in agile ceremonies and cross-functional collaboration
Basic Qualifications: - 3+ years of experience in DevSecOps or related software engineer roles
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (additional experience may be substituted for education)
- Experience designing, building, and automating CI/CD pipelines for application deployment and continuous delivery
- Knowledge of secure DevOps practices and integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle
- Experience working within cloud platforms and multi-cloud environments (e.g. AWS, Azure, Google etc.)
- Experience with source control (e.g. GitHub) and CI/CD pipeline tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodeBuild
- Experience working with various Search Engines (e.g., CrafterCMS, OpenSearch, ElasticSearch)
- Experience with containerization software (e.g. Docker, Podman)
- Experience working with databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, MySQL, DynamoDB)
- Experience working with real-time monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., CloudWatch, Splunk, Grafana, etc.) for production system health
- Familiarity with enterprise operation systems (e.g., Windows, Linux)
- Experience leveraging Generative AI tools
- Experience working in a fast-paced agile environment with tools like Jira, Confluence, etc.
Preferred Qualifications: - Direct experience with CrafterCMS deployment and infrastructure management
- Experience with ElasticSearch and OpenSearch deployment, configuration, and optimization
- Experience supporting multimedia streaming infrastructure and video processing workflows (encoding, transcoding, clipping)
- Knowledge of AWS VPC networking (Transit gateways, Route 53, and VPC endpoint services)
- Experience with Configuration Management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, etc.
- Proficient in scripting skills and command line tool such as Bash, Python, or similar languages
- Preferred experience working with databases, preferably DynamoDB
- Experience supporting Python and Java-based applications
- Preferred experience working with various DevOps tools, preferably Podman and Docker
- Preferred experience working with the Rocky Linux Operating System and coding bash scripts
- Preferred experience with the Fargate containerization software
- Experience with Cloud Providers, preferably AWS
- Preferred Certifications include Amazon Developer Associate, Amazon Solutions Architect Associate
Physical Requirements: - Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to lift up to 10-15 pounds at times.
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The pay range listed for this position reflects the wage or salary range NT Concepts expects to pay for this role at the time of posting. The compensation offered to a successful candidate within this range will be based on legitimate, job-related factors, including (but not limited to) the candidate's work location, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements.
Virginia Pay Range
$120,336-$180,504 USD
About NT ConceptsFounded in 1998 and headquartered in the Washington DC Metro area, NT Concepts is a private, mid-tier company with clients spanning the Intelligence and Defense communities. We deliver end-to-end data and technology solutions that advance the modernization, transformation, and automation of the national security mission-solutions with real impact developed in a strong engineering culture that encourages technical growth, leadership, and creative "big idea" problem-solving.
Employees are the core of NT Concepts. We understand that world-changing concepts happen in collaborative environments. We are a company where talented teams work together using innovation and expertise to solve our clients' most critical challenges. Here, you'll gain competitive benefits, opportunities to bolster your skills and develop new abilities, and a company culture dedicated to support and service. In addition to our benefits program, we encourage our employees to take part in #NTC_GivesBack, which paves the way for positive social change.
If joining a stable company with strong professional growth opportunities resonates with you, and you seek vital, mission-driven projects (for some pretty cool clients) that use your specific talents, we'd love to have you move forward with us.
