DevSecOps Engineer, Entry Level - Clearance Required

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DevSecOps Engineer supporting federal client by integrating security practices into cloud and application development workflows. Collaborating with DevOps and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeReston • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $89,649 - $152,404 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSAzureCloudCyber SecurityDockerGoogle Cloud PlatformJenkinsKubernetesLinuxPythonTerraformTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps
Support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates
Help integrate security scanning and compliance checks into build and deployment pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning)
Support cloud infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or GCP, with an emphasis on security best practices
Assist with containerization efforts using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Monitor environments, logs, and alerts; assist with troubleshooting and incident response
Document configurations, processes, and security controls to support audits and compliance requirements
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
Learn and apply federal security frameworks such as NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must possess an active high level security clearance (TS)
2+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity
Must reside in the United States (U.S.)
US Citizenship required due to a federal contract requirements
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices
Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Working knowledge of Linux and basic scripting (Bash, Python, or similar)
Exposure to DevSecOps tools (e.g., SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, Aqua, Prisma Cloud)
Experience with Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts
Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or other federal security standards
Entry-level certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Security+, or similar
Experience supporting applications in a regulated or government environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Reasonable Accommodations are available
Equal opportunity employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

CI/CDDevOpscloud engineeringcybersecurityinfrastructure as codecontainerizationLinuxscriptingsecurity scanningcompliance checks

Soft Skills

collaborationtroubleshootingincident responsedocumentation

Certifications

AWS Cloud PractitionerAzure FundamentalsSecurity+