Senior DevSecOps Engineer (Secret Clearance)

About the job Job Description Role: Senior DevSecOps Engineer/SME Location: Arlington, VA (Remote) Occasional : Travel Position Overview We are seeking a highly experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the sustainment, modernization, and continuous improvement of mission-critical cloud platforms supporting federal and defense initiatives. This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with deep expertise in Azure cloud environments, Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD automation, and cybersecurity best practices. The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance operational efficiency, security compliance, and platform reliability. Key Responsibilities Maintain Azure production and non-production environments, including implementation of security patches and vulnerability remediation. Execute, automate, and optimize software deployments across multiple environments. Manage and support database backup, recovery, and reliability processes for PostgreSQL and MongoDB. Review container security scan findings and coordinate remediation efforts with Cybersecurity teams. Support cybersecurity compliance activities, including vulnerability management and security assessments. Manage and track Plans of Action and Milestones (POAMs) to ensure timely remediation of security findings. Coordinate deployment approvals and release activities with hosting providers and key stakeholders. Perform software upgrades, troubleshoot production issues, and improve overall system resiliency. Design, implement, and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab. Monitor, analyze, and optimize cloud infrastructure performance using Azure Monitor. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions utilizing Terraform. Support DevSecOps initiatives that improve automation, security, scalability, and operational excellence. Required Qualifications Education Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field. Additional relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Experience Minimum of 8 years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering. Proven experience supporting production cloud environments in regulated or mission-critical organizations. Security Requirements Active Secret Clearance (Required) CompTIA Security+ Certification (Required) Technical Skills Strong hands-on experience with Microsoft Azure cloud services. Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters. Advanced proficiency with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code practices. Extensive experience building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines. Knowledge of Azure Monitor and cloud observability tools. Experience implementing container security best practices and vulnerability remediation. Working knowledge of PostgreSQL and MongoDB administration and support. Experience working within Agile, DevOps, and DevSecOps environments. Soft Skills Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Ability to collaborate effectively across engineering, cybersecurity, and operations teams. Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving capabilities. Preferred Qualifications Experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government programs. Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity frameworks, RMF, STIGs, and compliance processes. Strong scripting and automation skills using Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar technologies. Experience with enterprise cloud migrations and modernization initiatives. Exposure to multi-cloud environments and modern DevOps toolchains. Demonstrated experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical initiatives. Proven track record of driving operational efficiency and continuous process improvement. Desired Skills and Experience DevSecOps, Azure, GitLab, MongoDB, SRE, Infrastructure, CICD, Devops Engineer, Department of Defense (DoD) or Federal Government, Active Secret Clearance