DevSecOps Engineer – Kubernetes, CI/CD

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. Stand up and operate delivery pipelines and cloud infrastructure for federal systems .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in creating secure, cloud-native infrastructure in AWS, developing CI/CD pipelines, and implementing security controls such as NIST SP 800-53. Proficient in scripting with Python and Bash, and experienced in containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS Cloud InfrastructureCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure As CodeKubernetes Cluster ManagementNIST SP 800-53 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Python ProgrammingBash ScriptingTerraformCloudFormationDockerKubernetesCI/CD ToolsVulnerability ScanningLinux Operating SystemsNetworking

Soft Skills

CollaborationTroubleshootingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

AWSGitGitHub ActionsGitLab CIAWS Secrets ManagerHashiCorp VaultAI-Assisted Development Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationPublic Trust Determination

Industry Keywords

DevSecOpsFederal SystemsFISMA ComplianceSecurity-Gated PipelinesContinuous Monitoring

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerKubernetesLinuxPythonShell ScriptingTerraformVault

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Stand up and operate delivery pipelines and cloud infrastructure for federal systems
Create secure, cloud-native infrastructure in AWS
Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS-native or comparable tools
Capture infrastructure as code using Terraform or CloudFormation
Integrate SAST, DAST, SCA, vulnerability scanning, and secrets management into delivery pipelines
Support Docker and Kubernetes workloads
Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, deployments, and security faults
Script repeatable operational work and automate provisioning and releases
Build health checks and rollback into deployments
Generate compliance evidence for each pipeline run
Implement NIST SP 800-53 controls and maintain authorization and continuous monitoring evidence
Use Python and Bash to automate operational tasks
Use AI-assisted tools to implement, test, and improve owned components
Collaborate with developers, engineers, data scientists, architects, and strategists across assignments and clients
Participate in a Python coding assessment and discuss difficult technical problems, decisions, outcomes, and lessons learned

Requirements

What you’ll need

4+ years of experience in DevSecOps or platform engineering
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related technical discipline
Practical experience creating security-gated CI/CD pipelines in AWS-native tools (CodeBuild, CodePipeline) or comparable tools (GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)
Experience standing up and operating Kubernetes clusters
Experience containerizing applications and creating Docker images
Infrastructure as code experience with CloudFormation or Terraform
Vulnerability scanning and automated security testing including SAST, DAST, and SCA
Ability to program and script in Python; Bash skills are a plus
Proficiency with Linux operating systems and shell scripting
Strong knowledge of networking, including routing and load balancing, APIs, and web application architecture
Experience using Git for version control
Experience with logging and monitoring
Experience generating, reviewing, and validating code with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot
Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel
United States citizenship required for the initial engagement
Ability to obtain a Public Trust determination required
Preferred: prior federal government IT experience
Preferred: secrets management experience with AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, or similar
Preferred: federal security experience with NIST SP 800-53, ATO support, and FISMA compliance
Preferred: AWS certification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance with the employee premium fully paid and half of dependent premiums
Employer-paid life, accidental death, and short-term and long-term disability insurance
401(k) with an employer match of up to 4% of salary
Unlimited paid time off
Sponsored professional certifications and continuing education
Extensive onboarding
Rotation across functions to expand skills and perspective
Full-time W-2 employment