{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"1ff7269c08e84e7ee80f1340","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ff7269c08e84e7ee80f1340","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/1ff7269c08e84e7ee80f1340","title":"Platform Security Engineer (DevSecOps)","description":"Job Description\n\nJob Title:Platform Security Engineer (DevSecOps) Location:McLean, VA Employment Type:W2 Contract\r\nAbout the Opportunity: ZipStaff is hiring a Platform Security Engineer for our client, a leading government technology consulting firm. You will integrate and enhance security across software delivery pipelines for mission-critical federal defense systems, ensuring compliance with DoW cybersecurity mandates and driving continuous improvement across the CI/CD ecosystem.\r\nWhat You'll Do:Evolve secure CI/CD pipelines by integrating and automating SAST, DAST, SCA and container scanning tools.\r\nTune scanners, refine vulnerability thresholds, reduce false positives and optimize remediation workflows.\r\nHarden IaC templates (Terraform) and enforce policy-as-code across environments.\r\nConduct risk assessments and contribute to SSPs and continuous ATO efforts.\r\nCollaborate with development, operations and security teams; monitor pipelines and support incident response.\r\nChampion zero trust principles across the SDLC.Required Qualifications:5+ years of cybersecurity engineering, including DevSecOps in federal or defense environments (IaC/CaC, CI/CD, SDLC).\r\n3+ years of software engineering with Python, TypeScript or Bash and automation frameworks.\r\n2+ years implementing cybersecurity solutions in AWS and container orchestration such as Kubernetes.\r\nExperience with AI software development tools such as Claude Code or Codex.\r\nExperience with Agile and Change Management methodologies.\r\nKnowledge of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, eMASS, STIG Manager/Viewer and SCAP tools, plus AI/ML security best practices.\r\nAbility to obtain a Secret clearance.\r\nHS diploma or GED.Nice to Have:Zero Trust solutions for DevSecOps pipelines and security tool evaluation.\r\nGRC engineering: policy-as-code, automated compliance validation, continuous control monitoring, POA&M management.\r\nActive Secret clearance.\r\nBachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science or related field.\r\nSecurity+, AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security or CISSP certification.Benefits:Health Insurance.\r\nDental Insurance.\r\nVision Insurance.\r\n401(k) + 401(k) matching.\r\nPaid time off.\r\nReferral Program.About ZipStaff: ZipStaff connects skilled technology professionals with leading organizations across the United States, matching top talent with impactful contract and full-time opportunities.\r\nTo apply, submit your resume through this posting. 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