DevSecOps Engineer

Essnova Solutions is a fast-growing federal contractor delivering innovative technology, cybersecurity, cloud, and digital transformation solutions to Federal Government customers. We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support an upcoming federal program focused on infrastructure automation, cloud-native technologies, secure software delivery, and cybersecurity modernization.

The DevSecOps Engineer will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure software delivery pipelines, infrastructure automation, containerized environments, and cloud-native engineering solutions. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in DevOps automation, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), CI/CD pipelines, cloud technologies, and security integration throughout the software development lifecycle.

• Design, develop, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting enterprise applications
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, OpenTofu, or similar technologies
• Build and support containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes
• Integrate security controls into development and deployment pipelines
• Implement and maintain automated security testing solutions, including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and secrets detection
• Automate configuration management and deployment processes using Ansible or similar tools
• Support cloud-native application deployments and infrastructure modernization efforts
• Collaborate with software developers, cloud engineers, cybersecurity teams, and system administrators
• Support vulnerability remediation and security hardening initiatives
• Monitor pipeline performance, reliability, and security posture
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures
• Support compliance efforts aligned with federal cybersecurity requirements and industry best practices

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or related disciplines
• Experience developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or similar platforms
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code technologies such as Terraform or OpenTofu
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience implementing automated security testing within CI/CD pipelines
• Experience with source code management platforms such as GitHub or GitLab
• Experience with cloud environments including AWS and/or Microsoft Azure
• Experience automating deployments and configuration management
• Understanding of secure software development practices
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

• Experience implementing SAST, DAST, Software Composition Analysis (SCA), secrets scanning, and policy-as-code solutions
• Experience with Ansible or similar automation platforms
• Experience supporting federal government environments
• Knowledge of NIST 800-53, FISMA, RMF, and Zero Trust principles
• Experience supporting container security and Kubernetes security controls
• Familiarity with CIS Benchmarks and cloud security best practices
• Relevant certifications such as AWS, Azure, Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD), Security+, CISSP, Terraform Associate, or similar

• Public Trust (Tier 2) clearance

Hybrid work environment with occasional onsite support as required.