Summary:
We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support the automation, deployment, and secure operation of on-premises infrastructure and applications. This role is hands-on and execution-focused, with primary responsibility for developing Ansible automations, supporting Kubernetes-based workloads, onboarding third-party applications, troubleshooting CI/CD workflows, and performing Linux system maintenance in regulated or security-conscious environments. On-site in Reston, VA.
Responsibilities:
- Develop Ansible automations for system configuration, application deployment, updates, service management, and repeatable operations.
- Support on-premises Kubernetes workloads, including deployments, Helm charts, ingress, configuration, RBAC, and troubleshooting.
- Onboard third-party applications using Kubernetes, Helm, Podman Compose, or similar deployment formats.
- Debug GitLab CI/CD pipelines and integrate internal systems such as registries, artifact repositories, scanners, and deployment platforms.
- Perform Linux system administration, write Python or Bash automation, document work, and communicate status, risks, and blockers clearly.
- All candidates must be current United States citizens and have a mastery of the English language.
Qualifications:
- At least 3+ years in an equivalent engineering field such as software engineering or 5+ years in an information technology equivalent.
- Sec+ certification (or similar) may be required to physically access keyboards in secure spaces, depending on years of experience.
Clearance Level:
Clearable to work in a Top Secret/Special Access Program (TS/SAP) environment or at least clearable to Secret.
Education:
BS in Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields
Required Skills:
- Experience with Ansible automation
- Experience with RHEL8/RHEL9 Linux system administration
- Networking fundamentals of firewalls, SSH, DNS, and SSL
- Experience with Kubernetes operations
- Experience using Podman deployments
- Experience using GitLab CI/CD
Preferred Skills:
- Small-scale basic Python application development
- Advanced usage of containerization technologies
- Basics of REST APIs
- Basics of PostgreSQL database
- Familiarity with DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
- Cross-team written and verbal collaboration
- Familiar and comfortable with Agentic / Vibe coding