DevSecOps Configuration Management Specialist

DevSecOps Configuration Management Specialist

Location: Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD

Description: On-site in Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD Our client seeks a DevSecOps Configuration Management Specialist to provide functional and empirical analysis, configuration management, and technical leadership for software development and deployment processes. The ideal candidate will have experience with DevSecOps practices, configuration management tools, and security integration within CI/CD pipelines.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement configuration management strategies for software development life cycle (SDLC)
• Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into CI/CD pipelines
• Manage version control systems and ensure code integrity
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to implement DevSecOps best practices
• Monitor and enforce configuration standards across all environments
• Troubleshoot and resolve configuration issues
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps or related fields
• Proven experience with configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Knowledge of security best practices and compliance standards (e.g., NIST, ISO 27001)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Computer Science or related field
• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CISSP, or SANS certifications
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Familiarity with Agile/Scrum methodologies

Clearance: Active Secret clearance required