Platform Security Engineer

Responsibilities : Evolve secure CI/CD pipelines by integrating and automating security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning to meet DoW requirements and reduce operational risk. Continuously enhance DevSecOps pipelines by refining vulnerability detection thresholds, tuning scanners, reducing false positives, and optimizing remediation workflows.

Job Summary/Company: Our client is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to serve as a Platform Security Engineer. This role has a heavy focus on governance and compliance with applicable standards.  Apply your expertise in DevSecOps to integrate and enhance security into our software delivery pipelines. This role is instrumental in fortifying mission-critical systems and ensuring compliance with Department of War (DoW) cybersecurity mandates. You will serve as a technical expert, using secure development practices and delivering continuous improvement across our CI/CD ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

• Evolve secure CI/CD pipelines by integrating and automating security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning to meet DoW requirements and reduce operational risk. 
• Continuously enhance DevSecOps pipelines by refining vulnerability detection thresholds, tuning scanners, reducing false positives, and optimizing remediation workflows. 
• Harden infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates, including Terraform, and enforce policy-as-code across environments. 
• Conduct risk assessments and contribute to system security plans (SSPs) and continuous ATO efforts.

Qualifications/Background Profile:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering, including with DevSecOps in federal or defense environments employing IaC/CaC, CI/CD, and SDLC concepts
• 3+ years of experience in software engineering using Python, Typescript, or Bash and automation frameworks
• 2+ years of experience implementing cybersecurity solutions in AWS cloud and container orchestration such as Kubernetes
• Experience with AI software development, Claude Code, Codex, or Pi
• Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks, including AI/ML security best practices
• Knowledge of?NIST SP 800-53 controls, RMF compliance, eMASS, STIG Manager, STIG Viewer, and SCAP tools

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This job is Hybrid Remote.

Pay Range: Hourly $75.00 to $90.00

We offer several comprehensive benefits package including health and life insurance, paid and unpaid time off, and retirement and savings plans to qualifying employees.

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Sparks Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, pregnancy, citizenship, family status, genetic information, disability, or protect veteran status.