DecSecOps Engineer (W2 Position) - Remote

Position Title: DecSecOps EngineerPLACEMENT TYPE: 6 Months contract to hireLOCATION: Alexandria, VA 22314Tele Commute: Yes, can be fully remote; but must be available for scrum meetings on EST. Work Authorization Required: USC/GC (Must have been a permanent resident in the US for the last 2 years minimum.)CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Public TrustJob Description:We are seeking a passionate and skilledSenior DevSecOps Engineer to join our high-performing development team. You will design, implement, and maintain Mid-large scale, complex Java-based applications in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.Your proficiency in Java development and adherence to best practices will ensure the delivery of high-quality, scalable, and efficient software solutions. You will collaborate with product managers, architects, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and deliver solutions aligning with client objectives and goals. • Experience working with scanning tools to support SAST, DAST• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and coding skills to write automation scripts and integrate security tools into the CI/CD pipeline.• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP• Familiarity with cloud security best practices for popular cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP). • Proven leadership experience, including managing and mentoring development teams. • The ability to define and drive the technical strategy and architecture for projects. • Expertise in Agile software development methodologies and the ability to lead and coach Agile teams. • Strong problem-solving skills, especially in diagnosing and resolving complex technical issues.• Understanding of DevOps concepts, principles, and practices, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). • Proficiency in DevOps and automation tools, such as Git, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, Ansible, and Terraform• Ability to assess and prioritize security risks and vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies. • Strong collaboration and communication skills to work closely with development, operations, and security teams• Experience in designing microservices-based architectures.• Knowledge of RESTful API design and development• Ability to design, deploy, and manage cloud-based applications and services. • Skills in designing and architecting complex software systems using modern best practices. Required Qualifications and Skills:• BA/BS degree and 10 years relevant experience or MA/MS degree or higher and 8 years relevant experience• Experienced in the development of end-to-end solutions supporting deployments across multiple environments. • Familiar with various branching strategies.• Over 10 Years of Functional experience supporting DevOps/DevSecOps to reengineer and automate the software development process. • To effectively support various teams, the candidate should have 10 years of experience in DevOps pipeline tools and technologies, including Jenkins, Ansible, Nexus RM/IQ, SonarQube, Docker, Gitlab CI/CD, Flexera AppPortal, Maven, Splunk, Cloudforms, Puppet and Kubernetes. • At least 8 years hands-on experience• Able to demonstrate in-depth technical expertise in DevSecOps techniques, continuous integration, continuous testing, and continuous deployment.• Capable of implementing automated methods that improve the performance and reliability of the system including scripting, integration, and problem resolution related to the CI/CD pipeline tool chain. • Experience provisioning and managing resources within IaaS/Cloud infrastructures (e.g., Azure, AWS, Google Cloud Platform, etc.). • AWS experience and certification• Experience with the NIST family of Information Security-related publications including 800-37, 800-53 and OMB Circular A-130• Experience with at least some of the following technologies and techniques: CI/CD, Java, Python, JavaScript, Agile/Scrum/Kanban, Configuration Management, Test Automation, Test Driven Development, Behavior Driven testing, DevSecOps Collaboration, Rally, Gradle, AWS, Terraform, Apache Ant, Apache Jmeter, Azure• Must be able to obtain Public Trust through the USPTODesired Qualifications and Skills:• Experience developing and/or integrating with Artificial Intelligence (ML, NLP, etc.) models is a plus.Nice to have:• Experience developing and deploying applications using various cloud native tools and services Apply tot his job