DevSecOps Engineer

Job ID 2610282Location Newport, RI, USDate Posted 2026-03-24Category SoftwareSubcategory DevSecOpsSchedule Full-TimeShift Day JobTravel NoMinimum Clearance Required SecretClearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain NonePotential for Remote Work ORA_ON_SITEDescriptionSAIC is seeking talented and detailed-oriented DevSecOps Engineer to work at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Newport, RI alongside the government customer.As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will design, implement, and maintain secure, automated software delivery pipelines in support of U.S. defense acquisition programs. This role requires strong Linux expertise, hands-on experience with modern DevSecOps practices, and a solid understanding of DoD acquisition environments, processes, and security requirements. You will collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure mission-critical systems are built, tested, and deployed securely and reliably.QualificationsU.S. Citizenship.Active DoD Secret clearance or higher.Knowledge and familiarity of IT security or a related field.DoD 8570 IAT Level II Required – (CompTIA Sec+, GSEC, CCNA-Security, CySA+, SSCP).Demonstrated proficiency working in Linux environments.Experience with Agile/Scrum or SAFe in defense programs.Hands-on Experience WithDoD Enterprise DevSecOps platforms (e.g., Platform One, Iron Bank, relevant containers registries).Secrets management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, Key Management Systems).Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and hybrid/multi-cloud environments in a government context (e.g., IL4/IL5, GovCloud).A degree (BS) or higher in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Cyber Security, or a related field.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently and in a team environment.Ability to travel as required.