DevSecOps – Platform Engineer

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. Own delivery pipelines, automation, and environments that carry federal systems into production .

Posted 9/25/2026full-timeUnited StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DevSecOps practices, including CI/CD pipeline automation, AWS cloud infrastructure management, and Linux administration. Proficient in scripting and infrastructure as code, with a strong focus on security and compliance in federal environments.

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DevSecOps ExperienceAWS Cloud Infrastructure AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline AutomationLinux AdministrationInfrastructure As Code

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Hard Skills

Python ScriptingBash ScriptingDocker Image CreationCloudFormationAWS CDKGitHub ActionsLinux TroubleshootingMonitoring and LoggingRHEL AdministrationAnsible

Soft Skills

CollaborationProblem-SolvingDocumentation

Tools & Technologies

SageMakerPosit ConnectEC2GitNexusArtifactoryCloudBolt

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS Certification

Industry Keywords

FISMANIST SP 800-53Public TrustZero Trust PrinciplesControlled Deployment Processes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerEC2LinuxPython

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own delivery pipelines, automation, and environments that carry federal systems into production
Integrate and deploy enterprise tools and platforms such as SageMaker, Posit Connect, and EC2-based Linux virtual machines
Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure validation, testing, deployment, and release promotion
Configure cloud networking, access permissions, storage, and compute resources according to security requirements
Build and maintain Linux machine images through software installation, configuration, patching, and validation
Support analytics and development environments, including user onboarding, access configuration, and software dependencies
Troubleshoot deployment failures, connectivity problems, permissions, Linux services, and application runtime issues using logs and diagnostic tools
Write and maintain scripts to simplify recurring operational tasks and improve consistency
Participate in code reviews, test infrastructure changes, and document implementation details, troubleshooting procedures, and operational runbooks
Own assigned changes from implementation through deployment verification
Collaborate with senior engineers on architectural decisions and complex incidents
Deliver CloudFormation templates, AMIs, and pipelines that enforce required controls and produce release-review evidence
Automate manual release steps and build progressive delivery with automated health checks and rollback
Work with developers, engineers, data scientists, architects, and strategists across assignments and clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of DevSecOps or platform engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related technical discipline
Hands-on experience administering AWS cloud infrastructure, including compute, storage, networking, and identity management
Practical experience with infrastructure as code using CloudFormation or AWS CDK
CI/CD pipeline automation with security gates using GitHub Actions or comparable tools
Hands-on Docker image creation and containerization
Linux administration and troubleshooting, including packages, services, permissions, and logs
Ability to write and troubleshoot Python and Bash scripts
Understanding of least-privilege access, zero trust principles, secure configuration, and controlled deployment processes
Experience with Git-based version control
Monitoring and logging
Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel
Initial engagement requires United States citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust determination
Preferred: Federal security experience with FISMA, NIST SP 800-53 controls, and ATO support
Preferred: RHEL administration, Ansible, and software packaging
Preferred: AWS certification
Preferred: Nexus, Artifactory, CloudBolt, or comparable artifact management and provisioning platforms
Preferred: OIDC authentication, deployment approval controls, and AWS environments spanning multiple accounts
Preferred: Federal information technology experience

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision 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) matched 100% up to 4% of salary, vesting immediately
Unlimited paid time off
Sponsored professional certifications and continuing education
Extensive onboarding
Rotation across functions to expand skills and perspective
Collaboration with developers, engineers, data scientists, architects, and strategists
AWS technical certifications and DCAM certification sponsorship