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Title: DevSecOps Engineer
Location: Washington, DC (Quarterly onsite)
Duration: 12 months contract
About Cogent Infotech At Cogent Infotech, we believe in creating opportunities that empower individuals and transform organizations. With over 23 years of excellence in consulting and talent solutions, we pride ourselves on building inclusive workplaces and driving innovation in everything we do. Our diverse teams bring unique perspectives to help deliver cutting-edge solutions to global clients across both public and private sectors.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to lead the integration of security into our cloud-native development and operations workflows. This role requires deep expertise in AWS tooling, infrastructure automation, and secure CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy (including blue/green deployments), Bitbucket, Python CDK, and Terraform.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy.
- Configure and manage blue/green deployments for zero-downtime releases.
- Integrate Dynatrace Observability with Client applications.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and AWS CDK (Python).Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into build and deployment workflows.
- Collaborate with development and operations teams to enforce secure coding and deployment standards.
- Monitor and respond to vulnerabilities across applications and infrastructure.
- Ensure compliance with security policies and cloud governance frameworks.
- Maintain documentation for security processes, configurations, and deployment strategies. Required Qualifications and SkillsStrong hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
- Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deployo IAM, EC2, Lambda, S3, Cloud
- FormationProficiency in Python, especially for infrastructure automation using AWS CDK.Proficient with Dynatrace Observability platform.
- Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code.
- Familiarity with Bitbucket for source control and pipeline management.
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).Experience with security tools (e.g. Checkmarx, SonarQube).Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST, CIS).Preferred CertificationsAWS Certified DevOps Engineer
- Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)CISSP or equivalent security certification
Equal Opportunity & Inclusion Statement
Cogent Infotech is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.
Application Process:
Please submit your resume and a short cover letter through our online portal. Our process includes an initial resume review, a virtual interview, and a short technical assessment. If you need accommodations, feel free to inform us—we are happy to assist. Join UsAt Cogent Infotech, your ideas matter. Join a purpose-driven organization that celebrates diversity, encourages collaboration, and invests in your future.