DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer

OverviewVTG is seeking a DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer to join our team at a pivotal moment as we modernize and advance a multimilliondollar government data cloud platform. As a DSO Engineer, you will play a central role in designing and implementing the secure, automated cloud foundation that enables this transformation. This is a high-visibility, high-impact role for an engineer passionate about cloud architecture, security, and automation. You will enable and enhance modern DevSecOps pipelines, implement comprehensive tagging strategies, support FinOps practices, and develop tenant-level architectures and security attributes across a complex cloud ecosystem.What will you do?Must be able to work on-site at least 3 days per weekAlign AWS, Azure, and Oracle infrastructure to support a multitenant, cost sharing architectureDesign and implement cloud tagging, TBM, and FinOps frameworks for tenant-level cost visibilityBuild and maintain secure GitLab CI/CD pipelines for microservices in a Linux/Kubernetes environmentContainerize and harden services using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and IaCEstablish cloud-native reference architectures for HA, DR, monitoring, and securityEnsure compliance with NIST 80053, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and ATO processesDocument systems, pipelines, and processes; mentor teams on DevSecOps best practicesDo you have what it takes?Required Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesProven experience designing and implementing DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD (or equivalent)Strong experience with Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, and HelmFamiliarity with federal security / compliance frameworks: NIST 80053, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, and ATOWorking knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure) with the ability to apply conceptsScripting or programming proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or GoCompTIA Security+ certification (or higher), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hireExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiencesPreferred QualificationsProfessional cloud architect certificationAdvanced Kubernetes expertise (e.g., CKA or CKAD)Experience with GitOps tooling, Helm chart authoring, and GitLab administrationServerless architecture or data model consolidation experienceExperience operating in IL2-6 or classified government environmentsEducation and ExperienceBachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years5+ years of hands-on cloud experience across IaaS and PaaS roles supporting high availability and disaster recovery, monitoring and observability, and security architecture activitiesPrior experience supporting enterprise IT, service desks, or mission systems is preferredSecurity RequirementsUS Citizenship requiredActive DoD Secret clearance requiredAbility to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibilityJ-18808-Ljbffr