DevSecOps Engineer

DecisionPoint seeks a DevSecOps Engineer (CMS) to lead continuous integration, delivery, and security automation for an enterprise-level case management solution supporting Department of Defense mission partners. The role focuses on establishing and maintaining secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines, containerized environments, and infrastructure as code (IaC) within AWS GovCloud Impact Level (IL) 2, 4, and 5 environments. 

The DevSecOps Engineer will collaborate across engineering, cybersecurity, and development teams to ensure the system’s architecture adheres to federal cybersecurity mandates, integrates with continuous monitoring tools, and achieves full lifecycle automation. 

This position is fully remote. 

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting build, test, and deployment automation for all environments. 

• Develop and manage containerized application deployments using Docker and Kubernetes within AWS GovCloud. 

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation to automate provisioning and configuration management. 

• Integrate automated security scans and compliance checks aligned with DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) and DISA STIG baselines. 

• Support continuous monitoring and logging through AWS CloudWatch, GuardDuty, and third-party vulnerability management tools (e.g., Nessus, ACAS). 

• Collaborate with development and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure code practices and adherence to Zero Trust architecture principles. 

• Develop and maintain DevSecOps plans, playbooks, and standard operating procedures that document secure build and deployment processes. 

• Lead performance tuning, scalability planning, and proactive incident response for CI/CD infrastructure. 

• Manage code repositories in AWS CodeCommit, ensuring secure branching, versioning, and release management. 

• Coordinate with system administrators to optimize network, storage, and compute resources supporting the CI/CD pipeline. 

• Participate in Agile ceremonies to plan, execute, and review DevSecOps sprint deliverables. 

• Support system authorization activities, including documentation for ATO compliance under DoDI 8510.01 (RMF). 

Clearance Requirement:  

• Must hold an active Secret clearance. 

Education: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field. 

Experience: 

• Minimum 7 years of experience in DevSecOps, software automation, or cloud infrastructure engineering. 

• Demonstrated experience supporting secure cloud-based development environments within AWS GovCloud or DoD-accredited platforms. 

Technical Knowledge: 

• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline. 

• Proficiency with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm). 

• Experience with IaC tools such as Terraform or AWS CloudFormation. 

• Familiarity with Zero Trust, RMF, and DISA STIG compliance. 

• Hands-on experience with monitoring and alerting tools (CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Prometheus). 

• Scripting proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell. 

• Experience integrating static code analysis, dependency scanning, and vulnerability management into build pipelines. 

Certifications (Preferred): 

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional. 

• CompTIA Security+ CE or equivalent DoD 8570 certification. 

• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Docker Certified Associate (DCA). 

Skills: 

• Strong collaboration skills across multidisciplinary teams. 

• Ability to balance performance, scalability, and security in automated deployments. 

• Excellent troubleshooting, problem-solving, and analytical skills. 

• Effective communication skills for both technical and executive audiences. 

• EEO and Affirmative Action Policy: DecisionPoint Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. It is the policy of DecisionPoint Corporation to provide equal employment opportunity in accordance with all applicable Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action laws, directives and regulations to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected status under Federal, State or Local laws.
• Pay Transparency Policy: In accordance with Presidential Executive Order 13665, DecisionPoint Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
• Authorization to Share Resume and Personal Information: By expressing your interest and submitting your resume for this position, you authorize DecisionPoint Corporation to share your resume, as well as personal information included on the resume, with its subsidiaries, affiliates and teaming partners for the purpose of considering you for this position and other available positions requiring comparable skills, education and experience. Should DecisionPoint Corporation. or its affiliates and teaming partners wish to initiate pre-employment discussions, you will be asked to complete an employment application and related employment documents.