DevSecOps Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking an DevSecOps Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Gaithersburg, MarylandOverviewThis role involves designing, building, and maintaining a common automation platform supporting CI/CD, security, and infrastructure automation. The engineer will develop reusable automation frameworks, integrate platform capabilities, embed security controls, and apply AI/ML to enhance automation processes within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.ResponsibilitiesDesign, build, and maintain a common automation platform supporting CI/CD, security, and infrastructure automation Develop reusable automation frameworks, templates, and pipelines for enterprise-wide adoption Integrate platform capabilities with internal and external systems via APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures Embed security controls and DevSecOps best practices into platform services and workflows Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) to provision and manage scalable environments Enable self-service capabilities for development teams through automation and platform tooling Implement automated security testing, including SAST, DAST, container, and dependency scanning Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes Apply AI/ML capabilities to automation processes for optimization and anomaly detection Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to drive platform adoption and standardization Monitor platform performance, reliability, and usage metrics; continuously improve capabilities Ensure compliance with federal security standards and organizational policies QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent) Experience building or supporting shared platforms, developer platforms, or automation frameworks Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python or Bash Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Experience with security tools and practices including vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and identity/access management Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Terraform Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work collaboratively US citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance Preferred QualificationsExperience designing or implementing internal developer platforms (IDP) or platform engineering concepts Applying AI/ML or intelligent automation within DevSecOps pipelines Familiarity with MLOps concepts and frameworks Knowledge of federal security frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, or CIS benchmarks Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and distributed systems Experience with observability and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Security+) Systems integration and API development skills Security-first engineering mindset Analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills Strong written and verbal communication skills We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.