Sr. IT DevSecOps Architect

Contract Performance Period: July 20, 2026 - July 20, 2026 Job Location: Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access). On‑Site 5 days/week. Direct Hire: Term: through 31/12/2026, with a strong possibility of extension. Pay Range: Depending on Experience. Travel Requirements: Washington, DC location(s) (Metro Access). On‑Site 5 days/week. Working Remotely: Not possible. Project Description: The DevSecOps Architect will play a crucial role in developing and deploying an examiner workflow tool to replace and enhance a legacy system leveraging AWS GovCloud services for a large, highly regulated federal financial institution. 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 across multiple environments (development, testing, staging, production). 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. US Citizenship is required for this position. Qualification Requirements: At least 7 years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or a related field Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field Proficiency in AWS services, particularly within the GovCloud environment Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform) Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) Proven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS) Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch, Grafana) 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 (unit testing, automated testing) Leadership experience and ability to drive cross‑functional collaboration Splunk experience is a plus Experience working with Federal Agencies and NIST 800‑53 / FISMA standards is a plus At least one of the following certifications or equivalent: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional Docker or Kubernetes certification GitLab Certified Git Associate GitLab Certified CI/CD Associate GitLab Certified Security Specialist HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate Skills Requirements: AWS GovCloud & cloud infrastructure automation Terraform & Infrastructure as Code (IaC) CI/CD pipeline design and management Containerization & orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, ECS) Python & Bash scripting Monitoring & logging (AWS CloudWatch, Grafana, Splunk) Identity & access management in cloud environments NIST 800‑53 & FISMA compliance Microservices architecture design & implementation Version control (Git) Automated & test‑driven development frameworks Security policy development & implementation Responsibilities: Develop and implement DevOps strategy across the organization Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure across development, testing, staging, and production environments Manage Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines Lead containerization and container orchestration initiatives Design automation and orchestration frameworks to improve platform reliability Identify and mitigate security risks; implement security hardening and compliance automation Develop and enforce security policies aligned with federal compliance requirements (NIST 800‑53, FISMA) Implement automated testing and test‑driven development practices Research, evaluate, and recommend DevOps tools and technologies Design and implement microservices architecture solutions Collaborate cross‑functionally to drive continuous improvement and agile operations Maintain documentation and drive process improvement initiatives Optimize system reliability, scalability, and overall performance Job ID: 1562 #J-18808-Ljbffr