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

Role Overview

DevSecOps Engineer (Entry level) supporting a federal client. The role integrates security practices into modern cloud and application development workflows, working with senior DevOps, security, and application teams to maintain compliant CI/CD and cloud infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps)
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
• Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into build/deploy pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning)
• Support secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP using security best practices
• Assist with containerization using Docker and Kubernetes concepts
• Monitor environments (logs/alerts), troubleshoot issues, and support incident response
• Document configurations, processes, and security controls to support audits and compliance
• Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment
• Learn and apply federal security frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP

Requirements

• Active high level security clearance (TS)
• US citizenship and work performed within the United States (federal contract)
• 2+ years experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity

Nice to Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or related field
• Basic understanding of CI/CD and DevOps
• Familiarity with at least one cloud platform: AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Working knowledge of Linux and basic scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)
• Exposure to DevSecOps tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, Aqua, Prisma Cloud)
• Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or other federal security standards
• Entry-level certifications (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Security+)
• Experience supporting regulated/government environments