Hybrid job opening for DevSecOps Engineer

Job Title: Software Engineering IV (DevSecOps Engineer)
Work Location: Gaithersburg, MD (Hybrid - 3 days onsite)
Duration: Full-Time Contract (12 Months | Possibility of Extension/Conversion)
Pay range: $90-95/hr on W2

About the Role
Client is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support the development of a Common Automation Platform that enables secure, scalable, and reusable automation capabilities across enterprise programs.
This role focuses on platform engineering, CI/CD automation, and security integration, helping standardize DevSecOps practices across teams. You will work in a fast-paced Agile environment building modern cloud-native solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain a Common Automation Platform supporting CI/CD, infrastructure, and security automation
• Develop reusable frameworks, pipelines, and templates for enterprise-wide adoption
• Integrate platform services with internal and external systems via APIs, microservices, and event-driven architectures
• Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
• Build and manage infrastructure using Infrastructure-as-Code (Terraform)
• Support and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Embed security best practices into pipelines (SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning, secrets management)
• Enable self-service capabilities for development teams through automation
• Monitor platform performance using observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to drive adoption and improvements
• Explore and apply AI/ML capabilities to enhance automation and efficiency

Must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience in DevOps / DevSecOps / Platform Engineering
• Hands-on experience with AWS cloud platform
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI)
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes in production environments
• Proficiency in Terraform or other IaC tools
• Strong scripting skills (Python or Bash)
• Experience implementing security practices in pipelines (SAST, DAST, IAM, secrets management)
• Experience working with automation frameworks or shared platforms
• Strong problem-solving and collaboration skills
• U.S. Citizenship required with ability to obtain Public Trust clearance
• Experience with internal developer platforms (IDP) or platform engineering concepts
• Exposure to AI/ML in DevOps or automation workflows
• Familiarity with MLOps concepts
• Knowledge of federal security frameworks (NIST RMF, NIST 800-53, CIS benchmarks)
• Experience with REST APIs, distributed systems, or event-driven architecture
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
• Relevant certifications:
  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Security+