DevSecOps Engineer
Job DescriptionSummary:We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support the automation, deployment, and secure operation of on-premises infrastructure and applications. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with primary responsibility for developing Ansible automations, supporting Kubernetes-based workloads, onboarding third-party applications, troubleshooting CI/CD workflows, and performing Linux system maintenance in regulated or security-conscious environments. On-site in Reston, VA.Responsibilities:Develop Ansible automations for system configuration, application deployment, updates, service management, and repeatable operations.Support on-premises Kubernetes workloads, including deployments, Helm charts, ingress, configuration, RBAC, and troubleshooting.Onboard third-party applications using Kubernetes, Helm, Podman Compose, or similar deployment formats.Debug GitLab CI/CD pipelines and integrate internal systems such as registries, artifact repositories, scanners, and deployment platforms.Perform Linux system administration, write Python or Bash automation, document work, and communicate status, risks, and blockers clearly.All candidates must be current United States citizens and have a mastery of the English language.Qualifications:At least 3+ years in an equivalent engineering field such as software engineering or 5+ years in an information technology equivalent.Sec+ certification (or similar) may be required to physically access keyboards in secure spaces, depending on years of experience.Clearance Level:Clearable to work in a Top Secret/Special Access Program (TS/SAP) environment or at least clearable to Secret.Education:BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fieldsRequired Skills:Experience with Ansible automationExperience with RHEL8/RHEL9 Linux system administrationNetworking fundamentals of firewalls, SSH, DNS, and SSLExperience with Kubernetes operationsExperience using Podman deploymentsExperience using GitLab CI/CDPreferred Skills:Small-scale basic Python application developmentAdvanced usage of containerization technologiesBasics of REST APIsBasics of PostgreSQL databaseFamiliarity with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)Cross-team written and verbal collaborationFamiliar and comfortable with Agentic / Vibe coding