DevSecOps Engineer

Job Title: DevSecOps EngineerLocation: Washington, D.C. Metro (Hybrid)Department | Reports To: Federal Programs | Cloud Engineering & CybersecurityAbout Prestige Development Group (PDG)Prestige Development Group (PDG) specializes in providing innovative human capital management solutions tailored to meet the needs of both private and public sector organizations. We are a certified SBA HUBZone and Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to fostering diversity, inclusion, and operational excellence.Position SummaryThe DevSecOps Engineer supports infrastructure automation, secure software delivery, CI/CD pipeline development, container orchestration, and security integration activities within hybrid cloud environments. This role works closely with engineering teams to improve automation, strengthen security controls, and advance modernization initiatives across enterprise infrastructure and application ecosystems. The position plays a critical role in implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC), containerized deployments, compliance automation, and DevSecOps best practices within federal and highly regulated environments.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain, extend, and optimize Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform and OpenTofu.Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles for automated configuration management, compliance enforcement, patching, and application deployment.Build, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and similar automation platforms.Integrate security controls throughout the software development lifecycle using DevSecOps and Shift-Left security practices.Support containerized application deployments utilizing Docker and Kubernetes.Develop and maintain Dockerfiles, Kubernetes manifests, and Helm charts following security and operational best practices.Support Kubernetes namespace management, RBAC configuration, cluster health monitoring, and troubleshooting.Implement security gates including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, secrets detection, and policy-as-code validation.Support compliance and hardening initiatives aligned with CIS Benchmarks, NIST standards, and organizational security baselines.Participate in sprint planning, technical reviews, peer reviews, and collaborative engineering activities.Develop and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, and configuration records.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across infrastructure, automation, and software delivery pipelines.Support change management processes and ensure adherence to security and operational standards.QualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of experience supporting DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, Platform Engineering, or related disciplines.Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and/or OpenTofu.Experience with Configuration as Code (CaC) using Ansible.Experience designing, developing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions or similar technologies.Experience supporting containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes.Experience integrating security tools and controls into software delivery pipelines.Familiarity with SAST tools, secrets management, dependency scanning, and policy-as-code frameworks.Experience with Git-based development workflows, pull request reviews, and source code management practices.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.Ability to successfully complete and maintain a government background investigation.PreferredExperience supporting federal government or highly regulated environments.Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, FedRAMP, and Zero Trust security principles.Experience with AWS cloud services and cloud-native infrastructure.Experience with secrets management platforms such as HashiCorp Vault.Proficiency in Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.Experience supporting Kubernetes security, container hardening, and compliance initiatives.Experience implementing DevSecOps best practices within enterprise-scale environments.Compensation & BenefitsCompensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; paid holidays; retirement savings options; and professional development opportunities.Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) StatementThe company is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) StatementThe company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities during the job application and hiring process.Background Check PolicyEmployment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and any role-specific verification required.How To ApplyInterested candidates are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter through the company's application process. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.