DevSecOps Engineer, Entry Level

ICF

DevSecOps Engineer developing CI/CD pipelines and integrating security for federal clients. Collaborate in an Agile/Scrum environment focusing on AWS, Azure, and GCP security best practices.

Posted 7/24/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesEntry Level💰 $89,649 - $152,404 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in CI/CD pipeline development and maintenance, cloud infrastructure management, and security compliance within DevOps practices. Proficient in utilizing tools such as Terraform, Docker, and Kubernetes while adhering to federal security frameworks.

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CI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentCloud Infrastructure ManagementSecurity Compliance IntegrationActive Security Clearance (TS)DevOps Practices

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Hard Skills

CI/CDDevOpsCloud EngineeringSystems EngineeringCybersecurityLinuxScripting (Bash, Python)DockerKubernetesInfrastructure as Code (IaC)

Soft Skills

CollaborationTroubleshootingIncident Response

Tools & Technologies

GitHub ActionsGitLab CIJenkinsAzure DevOpsTerraformCloudFormationARM TemplatesSonarQubeSnykTrivy

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Cloud PractitionerAzure FundamentalsSecurity+

Industry Keywords

NISTFISMAFedRAMPDevSecOpsRegulated Environment

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.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.).
US Citizenship required due to 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

Equal Opportunity Employer
Reasonable Accommodations available for disabilities and beliefs