POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer to design, implement, and manage secure CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices in support of a large-scale federal IT program. The successful candidate will integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle and lead a team of DevSecOps engineers delivering continuous compliance in a hybrid cloud environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the design and implementation of automated CI/CD pipelines incorporating security gates at every stage of the development lifecycle
Integrate SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning tools into pipeline workflows
Manage and harden containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes/OpenShift in GovCloud environments
Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform and Ansible; enforce policy-as-code via OPA or similar frameworks
Coordinate with cybersecurity and system engineering teams to support ATO activities, continuous monitoring, and FISMA compliance
Establish DevSecOps metrics and dashboards; present pipeline health, vulnerability trends, and remediation status to stakeholders
Mentor junior engineers; serve as technical authority for DevSecOps toolchain selection and roadmap

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
8+ years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps roles, with at least 2 years in a lead capacity
Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD or GitHub Actions in a federal or regulated environment
Proficiency with container technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift
Experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government; familiarity with FedRAMP authorized services
Strong understanding of NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and FISMA compliance requirements

Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a federal Public Trust background investigation (MBI or HBI). U.S. citizenship or permanent residency required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or equivalent
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Azure DevOps Engineer certification
Experience supporting NIH, HHS, or other federal civilian research IT environments
Familiarity with DISA STIGs and CIS Benchmarks for hardening

BENEFITS

Avyanna LLC offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, and professional development support.

Avyanna LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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