DevSecOps Engineer

Job Description

DevSecOps Engineer

The Opportunity:

Modern engineering teams rely on secure, automated delivery pipelines and cloud-hosted DevSecOps platforms to deliver software quickly, reliably, and securely. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will design, build, harden, and operate CI/CD systems, cloud infrastructure, and container platforms that support the software lifecycle from code commit through production deployment. You will partner with multiple project teams to embed security controls, automate delivery workflows, and build scalable, resilient environments.

The preferred candidate is a hands-on senior engineer who can bridge database engineering, API development, DevSecOps automation, and secure platform architecture. This person should be comfortable taking an initial concept, building an MVP, working directly with platform teams, and turning the solution into reusable templates and implementation patterns for multiple database technologies. The candidate will be responsible to d esign, tune, and maintain relational and NoSQL databases, including PostgreSQL, MySQL, Aurora, Oracle, MongoDB, and AWS RDS-based services. They will s upport database migration, backup, replication, disaster recovery, and point-in-time recovery activities. Support secure software delivery in accordance with DoD, IC, RMF, ICD-503, NIST SP 800-53, STIG, and continuous monitoring requirements. Work with us as we build mission-focused systems for the better.

Join us. The world can't wait.

You Have:

• 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps , DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or platform automation roles
• Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with GitLab CI or GitHub Actions, and with Git-based branching, tagging, and release workflows
• Experience deploying cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP using IaC , such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or CDK
• Experience containerizing and orchestrating workloads using Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience integrating automated security checks into CI/CD pipelines, such as SAST, SCA, or image scanning
• Experience in Linux administration and with scripting languages, such as Python, Bash, or Go
• Experience with networking fundamentals, such as DNS, routing, load balancing, or TLS
• Active TS/SCI clearance; willingness to take a polygraph exam
• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field or 12+ years of experience in DevOps in lieu of a degree
• Cloud or DevOps Certifications, such as AWS Solutions Architect, CKA, or CKAD, and Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with GitOps tooling, such as Flux, Argo CD, or Helmfile
• Experience optimizing CI/CD pipelines, such as caching, artifacts, or parallelization
• Experience implementing Zero Trust patterns, hardened container images, or compliance-focused deployments such as STIG or CIS Benchmarks
• Experience with AWS security services, such as GuardDuty , Macie, Inspector, or equivalent Azure or GCP tools
• Experience with observability platforms such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, or CloudWatch
• Experience with configuration management systems such as Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
• Experience with AI augmented development workflows or agentic tools
• Master's degree in Physics, Computer Science, or a STEM field

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; TS/SCI clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

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