Senior IT DevSecOps Engineer (onsite)

DevSecOps Engineer Location: Washington, DC – FULLLY ONSITE Type: Multi-year Contract Open to W2 and C2C US citizen required per government contract Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance The DevSecOps Engineer will play a crucial role in our organization's initiative to develop and deploy a new cloud-native application in the AWS GovCloud environment. This position requires a highly skilled professional who can integrate development, security, and operations practices while navigating the unique challenges of government cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly AWS GovCloud, and a deep understanding of security principles and compliance requirements in government IT environments. They will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient cloud infrastructure for multiple environments (e.g., development, testing, staging, production) of the new application. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks, automating processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams. The DevSecOps Engineer will be instrumental in establishing best practices for cloud-native application development, enhancing our security posture, and enabling agile and efficient operations. Key Responsibilities Design and implement cloud infrastructure for multiple environments of the new application Establish and maintain security best practices throughout the development lifecycle Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud resources Design and implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated security measures Set up comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Ensure compliance with relevant government regulations and standards Optimize performance of the application across all environments Provide training and knowledge transfer to development and operations teams Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans Drive continuous improvement in cloud operations and security practices Qualifications Cloud‑Native Application Development Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying cloud‑native applications Track record of implementing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines AWS Expertise At least 3 years of hands‑on experience with AWS services Minimum 1 year of experience specifically with AWS GovCloud Security and Compliance Experience implementing security best practices in cloud environments Familiarity with government compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA) Multi‑Environment Management Experience in setting up and managing multiple environments (dev, test, staging, prod) Team Collaboration History of collaboration with cross‑functional teams to deliver complex IT projects leveraging Agile values and principles Technical Skills Degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, and at least six years of experience Proficiency in AWS services within the GovCloud environment Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform) Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., GitLab) Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS) Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch) Understanding of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments Experience with identity and access management in cloud settings Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., unit testing, automated testing) Experience with XACTA 360, SPLUNK, and the NIST 800.53 FISMA standard is a plus We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr