DevSecOps Engineer (Business & Infrastructure Operations)

Description

DevSecOps Engineer (Business & Infrastructure Operations)

We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support federal government programs by integrating security into all stages of the software development lifecycle while building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines and containerized environments within a cloud-based infrastructure. This role focuses on enabling secure, automated, and reliable system delivery by embedding security controls into development and deployment processes in collaboration with development, operations, and security teams.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience with AWS, CI/CD pipelines, and container technologies, along with the ability to automate deployments and integrate security practices to support scalable and compliant systems.

Location

This is a hybrid role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area for onsite client meetings. Preference to candidates located within the Washington, DC Metro area.
If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations and blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and also prohibits personal VPN connections.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated build, test, and deployment processes
• Integrate security practices into all stages of the software development lifecycle, including build, test, and deployment processes
• Implement automated security testing and scanning within CI/CD pipelines (e.g., static and dynamic code analysis, vulnerability scanning)
• Develop and manage containerized applications using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate environment provisioning and configuration
• Support deployment and release activities across development, test, and production environments
• Collaborate with development, systems engineering, and technical leadership to enable efficient and reliable delivery
• Identify and remediate security vulnerabilities in collaboration with development and security teams
• Ensure CI/CD pipelines and deployment processes align with security and compliance requirements
• Monitor pipeline performance and system health, identifying and resolving issues to ensure continuous delivery
• Support version control and branching strategies using tools such as GitHub or similar platforms
• Maintain and optimize build and deployment tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub Actions or similar)
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to deployments, pipelines, and containerized environments
• Support configuration management and ensure consistency across environments
• Maintain documentation for pipelines, deployment processes, and automation workflows

What You Will Bring

• U.S. Citizenship required due to federal contract requirements
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance
• Candidate must have lived in the U.S. for three (3) full years out of the last five (5) years
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or related technical roles
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (preferred)

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar cloud-based certification
• 2+ years of experience working with container technologies such as Docker
• 2+ years of experience with container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift
• 2+ years of experience with AWS cloud services and environments
• 2+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (e.g., Terraform or similar tools)
• 2+ years of experience supporting automated deployments and release processes
• 2+ years of experience integrating security practices into CI/CD pipelines and development workflows
• Familiarity with automated security testing tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, vulnerability scanning or similar)
• Understanding of secure software development practices and compliance requirements in cloud environments
• Familiarity with version control systems (e.g., GitHub or similar)
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot deployment and automation issues

Professional Skills

• Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across development, infrastructure, and security teams
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-pressure delivery environments with a focus on reliability and responsiveness
• Experience supporting client-facing programs with emphasis on delivery timelines and operational stability
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and support continuous delivery across teams
• Detail-oriented with a focus on automation, efficiency, and system reliability

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Working at ICF
ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we're not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

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Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted . This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is :
$98,187.00 - $166,919.00

Reston, VA (VA30)