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Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I (6724)

MetroStar
Location
Reston, VA
Posted
12 days ago
Department
DIA CMPE
Salary
$180,000 - $195,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance
  • Certification to satisfy DoD 8140/8570 (e.g., Security+, or equivalent)
  • 5+ years as a DevSecOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar
  • Strong hands-on Linux experience
  • Experience with designing, deploying, and managing production-grade Kubernetes (K8s) or OpenShift clusters via automation with Ansible and Terraform and/or CloudFormation in on-prem and cloud environments
  • Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab, or equivalent) and containerization
Nice to have
  • Experience with Helm chart development and STIGs
What the job really is

As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I, you will design, implement, and maintain secure software development and deployment pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your responsibilities include developing CI/CD pipelines, creating Infrastructure as Code templates, leading troubleshooting efforts, and providing guidance on secure coding practices. You will also mentor junior engineers and ensure compliance with security standards.

Benefits
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
Things to weigh
  • Salary range provided is $180,000 - $195,000, which may vary based on qualifications and experience
  • Position requires a high-level security clearance which may limit candidate pool
  • Role involves mentoring junior engineers, indicating a potential focus on team development
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