DevSecOps Engineer

Overview

CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to join the team in Charleston, SC-*can also be remote! The DevSecOps Engineer will work collaboratively with software engineers to deploy and operate our systems, help automate and streamline our operations and processes and ensure the security of our infrastructure.

Established in 2001, CommIT is a Certified Veteran-Owned Small Business (CVOSB) providing innovative technical engineering and data science services. Our enterprise systems support includes the Department of Defense's (DoD) GCSS-MC, CAC2S, TBMCS-MC, and the Department of Veteran's Affairs' (VA) telehealth communications. We offer acquisition management, systems engineering, Agile software development, cloud management, IT modernization, data analytics, cybersecurity, and training, including leading-edge DevSecOps, automated testing, and mobile application development.

Responsibilities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to-

• Build, enhance, and maintain DevSecOps pipelines and automation to support continuous integration, delivery, and security
• Strong proficiency with AWS services (EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, EKS/ECS, Lambda, CloudWatch, CloudTrail)
• Develop, update, and govern infrastructureascode to support consistent, repeatable provisioning
• Build, secure, and operate containerized applications using Docker, ECS, and EKS
• Automate operational tasks, maintenance activities, and security workflows using Python, Bash, or similar scripting languages
• Conduct system monitoring, performance checks, and security compliance assessments across infrastructure and applications
• Troubleshoot incidents, perform log analysis, and execute root cause investigations to drive longterm stability
• Implement security controls, hardening standards, and best practices; maintain accurate and updated technical documentation
• Manage and support firewall systems, VPNs, DNS, and other key network security components
• Configure, tune, and optimize firewall rules and policies to ensure strong security posture and efficient traffic flow
• Monitor firewall logs and alerts, respond to security events, and perform patching, updates, and vulnerability remediation

Qualifications

Required Experience and Education:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Electronics Engineering, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or related IT discipline.
• Experience: Master's degree with 6 years of experience (or Bachelors with 8 years of experience) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mathematics or relevant field. Degree may be substituted with additional relevant industry experience and / or industry accepted training and certification.
• Specific Experience: Responsible for developing the DevSecOps and Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) architecture of small systems or subsystems within a larger system. Selects tools, technologies, and methodologies that support automated build, deployment, operation, security, and monitoring of systems. Coordinates across cross‑functional teams to remove impediments to CI/CD in order to accelerate capability delivery and increase the quality and reliability of the operational system. Ultimately responsible for the DevSecOps architecture of the subsystem. Note: Experience may be achieved simultaneously.
• Additionally, serves as a Firewall SME by advising on, designing, and implementing firewall policies and integrations that align with DevSecOps workflows. Ensures firewall configurations, rule sets, and security controls support automated deployment pipelines, secure network segmentation, and continuous monitoring. Provides expert guidance on firewall tuning, change management, and incident response to maintain a secure and compliant operational environment. Collaborates with network and security teams to ensure firewall capabilities are fully integrated into the subsystem's DevSecOps architecture.

Security Requirements:

• Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a T5
• Security+ CE

Equal Opportunity Employer:

CommIT Enterprises, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.