Hybrid job opening for DevSecOps Engineer
Job Title: Software Engineering IV (DevSecOps Engineer) Work Location: Gaithersburg, MD (Hybrid – 3 days onsite) Duration: Full-Time Contract (12 Months | Possibility of Extension/Conversion) Pay range: $90-95/hr on W2 About the Role Client is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support the development of a Common Automation Platform that enables secure, scalable, and reusable automation capabilities across enterprise programs. This role focuses on platform engineering, CI/CD automation, and security integration, helping standardize DevSecOps practices across teams. You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment building modern cloud-native solutions. Key ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain a Common Automation Platform supporting CI/CD, infrastructure, and security automationDevelop reusable frameworks, pipelines, and templates for enterprise-wide adoptionIntegrate platform services with internal and external systems via APIs, microservices, and event-driven architecturesImplement and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CIBuild and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)Support and manage containerized environments using Docker and KubernetesEmbed security best practices into pipelines (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning, secrets management)Enable self-service capabilities for development teams through automationMonitor platform performance using observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to drive adoption and improvementsExplore and apply AI/ML capabilities to enhance automation and efficiency Must have:Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)4+ years of experience in DevOps / DevSecOps / Platform EngineeringHands-on experience with AWS cloud platformStrong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environmentsProficiency in Terraform or other IaC toolsStrong scripting skills (Python or Bash)Experience implementing security practices in pipelines (SAST, DAST, IAM, secrets management)Experience working with automation frameworks or shared platformsStrong problem-solving and collaboration skillsU.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain Public Trust clearanceExperience with internal developer platforms (IDP) or platform engineering conceptsExposure to AI/ML in DevOps or automation workflowsFamiliarity with MLOps conceptsKnowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, CIS benchmarks)Experience with REST APIs, distributed systems, or event-driven architectureExperience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)Relevant certifications:AWS Certified DevOps EngineerCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)Security+