Sr DevSecOps Engineer 100% Remote – Must be US Citizen due to Public Trust Clearance
Overview Join our dynamic team as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer and play a pivotal role in supporting a cloud-modernization initiative for a large government agency. This fully remote position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge cloud technologies and security tools, empowering government agencies and organizations. Due to the nature of the work involving sensitive information, applicants must be US citizens and able to obtain a Public Trust clearance. This role is critical to delivering secure, scalable, and resilient connectivity across hybrid and multi-cloud environments while collaborating closely with cloud, cybersecurity, and program leadership teams. We're seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to spearhead cloud initiatives for a large Government customer. In this role, you'll architect the cloud infrastructure that powers critical operations, driving innovation that directly impacts national security. Primary Responsibilities We are seeking a highly capable Senior DevSecOps Engineer with expertise in AWS, Azure, and Python. This individual will be responsible for developing in a scalable cloud-native solutions, and ensuring best practices across architecture, development, deployment, and security. This is a hands-on technical role that requires rolling up your sleeves to architect, code, debug, and mentor. Key Responsibilities • Design, implement and maintain end-to-end CI/CD pipelines in Harness (CI + CD), including builds, tests, artifact publishing, and progressive deployments • Operate Harness Delegates/agents and configure execution environments (Kubernetes, cloud VMs, Harness Cloud) for pipeline execution. • Implement pipeline governance: RBAC, policy-as-code (OPA), approval gates and compliance checks; automate rollbacks and continuous verification. • Improve build & test speed using Harness features (cache intelligence, test intelligence) and optimize artifacts/caching. • Create/review YAML pipeline definitions, maintain pipelines in Git (Harness Git Experience / .harness repo approach), and enable GitOps workflows where appropriate. • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated software delivery. • Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation. • Embed security best practices into the SDLC and CI/CD processes. • Implement automated security tools for vulnerability scanning, static/dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST), and container security. • Collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance with organizational and industry security standards (e.g., NIST, DoD, ISO). • Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud or Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). • Maintain high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based systems. • Configure and optimize container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker). • Establish proactive monitoring solutions to ensure system reliability and availability. • Work closely with cross-functional teams, including developers, QA, and security professionals. • Mentor junior team members and contribute to continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of experience in an IT-discipline. • Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in a customer-facing position for a minimum of 4 years. • Minimum 5+ year of Administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS) • Proven experience implementing pipelines in Harness (CI + CD) or other modern CI/CD platforms; comfortable with visual & YAML pipeline editors. • Proficiency with RedHat Openshift services. • Proficiency in programming/scripting languages (e.g., Python, Java, Bash, Go). • Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Puppet). • Deep understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Harness, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps). • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes). • Strong knowledge of security principles, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and encryption techniques. • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack). • Solid understanding of networking, Linux/Unix systems, and version control systems (e.g., Git) • Clearance: This position requires candidates to obtain a Public Trust and will accept up to TS/SCI • Experience with Structura and Coder is a plus. Certifications • Candidate must, at a minimum, have one of these certifications: • Industry Professional certification AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified AWS SysAdmin, AWS Certified Security, Azure Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD), Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate (KCNA) Pay: $165,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Flexible schedule • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Referral program • Retirement plan • Vision insurance Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job