Junior DevSecOps Engineer, Python, CI/CD

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. Operate automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery pipelines, and secure cloud infrastructure for federal systems .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeUnited StatesJunior💰 $80,000 - $95,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in automation, continuous integration, and continuous delivery pipelines, with a strong focus on secure cloud infrastructure and compliance with NIST SP 800-53 controls. Proficient in scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell, and experienced in using AI-assisted development tools for code generation and review.

Highest-signal resume keywords

AWS Cloud ServicesTerraformContinuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)Python ScriptingNIST SP 800-53 Compliance

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Hard Skills

Infrastructure as CodeDockerLinux FundamentalsSecurity ScanningTroubleshootingWeb ApplicationsAPIsNetworking ConceptsLoad BalancingCloud Security Principles

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

CloudFormationAI-Assisted Development ToolsGitHub Copilot

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationPublic Trust Determination

Industry Keywords

Federal SystemsContinuous DeliveryVulnerability ChecksOperational ChecksSecurity Controls

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AWSCloudCyber SecurityDockerLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Operate automation, continuous integration, continuous delivery pipelines, and secure cloud infrastructure for federal systems
Contribute to Terraform or CloudFormation infrastructure code
Develop and maintain deployment automation and pipelines under senior engineer guidance
Run Docker containers and AWS environments, including orchestration, monitoring, and logging
Integrate vulnerability checks, security scans, and policy controls into delivery pipelines
Convert operational tasks into Python, Bash, or PowerShell scripts
Resolve findings from security and operational checks
Map and implement NIST SP 800-53 controls and automate compliance evidence
Use AI-assisted tools in pipeline, testing, and scripting work and verify their outputs
Participate in code reviews and explain changes and rationale
Automate manual team tasks and help build security into software from the start
Collaborate with engineers, developers, data scientists, architects, and strategists across assignments and clients

Requirements

What you’ll need

1+ years of experience in software development, platform engineering, or operations engineering
Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related technical discipline
Practical use of one or more pipeline tools and working knowledge of CI/CD concepts
Ability to write scripts in Python; Bash or PowerShell skills are a plus
Familiarity with Docker and containerization and AWS cloud services
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code tools such as CloudFormation or Terraform
Basic understanding of container orchestration
Experience with Linux fundamentals
Knowledge of web applications, APIs, networking concepts, and load balancing
Knowledge of cloud security principles and secure software delivery practices
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and deployment problems
Experience generating and reviewing code with AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot
Proficiency in writing, PowerPoint, and Excel
Initial engagement requires United States citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust determination
Preferred: prior federal government IT work; ATO, NIST SP 800-53, or FISMA exposure; AWS certification or production AWS experience; security tooling or vulnerability scanning background

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
Sponsored professional certifications such as DCAM and AWS technical certifications
Rotation across functions to expand skills and perspective
Full-time W-2 employment