Junior DevSecOps Engineer

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. Build and maintain pipelines for routine builds, tests, and deployments .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building and maintaining secure delivery pipelines, with a strong foundation in scripting, CI/CD concepts, and cloud security principles. Proficient in collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance capabilities and troubleshoot deployment-related issues.

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Scripting Ability (Python, Bash, PowerShell)Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Amazon Web Services (AWS)Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Tools (Terraform, CloudFormation)NIST SP 800-53 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentPlatform EngineeringOperations EngineeringAutomated Security Testing (SAST, DAST)Monitoring and LoggingTroubleshooting Infrastructure IssuesContainerizationLinux Operating SystemsComputer Networking ConceptsCloud Security Principles

Soft Skills

CommunicationProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

DockerAI-Assisted Development Tools (GitHub Copilot)PowerPointExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationPublic Trust Determination

Industry Keywords

FISMA ComplianceATO ProcessesSecure Software Delivery Practices

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain pipelines for routine builds, tests, and deployments
Add automated security testing, including SAST, DAST, and software composition analysis, to delivery pipelines
Set up monitoring and logging
Map controls to NIST SP 800-53
Investigate and fix security and reliability findings
Explain code changes and rationale through code review
Automate manual team processes
Help develop the firm's capabilities, tools, and lines of business
Work alongside engineers, developers, data scientists, architects, and strategists across assignments and clients
Support secure delivery pipelines that move federal systems into production

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of software development, platform, or operations engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related technical discipline
Scripting ability (Python, Bash, or PowerShell)
Working knowledge of continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) concepts, with hands-on experience in at least one pipeline tool
Familiarity with Amazon Web Services (AWS), Docker, and containerization
Basic understanding of container orchestration concepts
Exposure to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
Foundational experience with Linux operating systems
Knowledge of computer networking concepts, application programming interfaces, load balancing, and web applications
Understanding of cloud security principles and secure software delivery practices
Ability to troubleshoot infrastructure and deployment-related issues
Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for code generation and review
Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel
Initial engagement requires United States citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust determination
Preferred: exposure to FISMA compliance, NIST SP 800-53 controls, or ATO processes
Preferred: vulnerability scanning or security tooling experience, such as SAST, DAST, or policy-as-code
Preferred: hands-on delivery of production workloads on AWS or an AWS certification
Preferred: federal information technology experience
Ability to discuss a difficult problem, decisions made, outcomes, and lessons learned

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