Cyber Security Engineer / DevSecOps Engineer

Ad Hoc LLC

Cyber Security Engineer supporting the design and implementation of secure technology solutions for the federal government. Collaborating on security assessments and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.

Posted 6/6/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of secure technology solutions within the federal government
Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and on-premises environments
Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluations of applications, infrastructure, and systems
Support continuous monitoring activities, including security event analysis and incident response efforts
Develop and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs), security procedures, and risk assessments
Assist with Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities and ongoing compliance requirements
Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting application development and infrastructure deployments
Integrate automated security testing into the software development lifecycle
Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Automate security controls, compliance checks, and deployment processes
Support Kubernetes, Docker, and cloud-native application deployments
Analyze security findings and develop remediation recommendations
Support vulnerability management activities, including tracking, prioritization, and remediation verification
Participate in security audits and assessments conducted by internal and external stakeholders
Monitor emerging threats and recommend improvements to security posture.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud security, or related disciplines
Experience supporting federal government contracts and federal information systems
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
Experience with container technologies including Docker and Kubernetes
Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Experience implementing automated security testing within development pipelines
Understanding of secure software development principles and DevSecOps methodologies
Strong knowledge of vulnerability management, security monitoring, and incident response
Experience supporting compliance efforts under NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
Flexible PTO
401K with employer match
Paid parental leave after one year of service
Employee Assistance Program

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Hard Skills & Tools

cybersecurityDevSecOpscloud securitysecurity assessmentsvulnerability analysisrisk evaluationsInfrastructure as Codeautomated security testingsecurity controlscompliance checks

Soft Skills

incident responsesecurity event analysisremediation recommendationsmonitoring emerging threatssecurity documentation