DevSecOps Engineer
Elevate Technology Solutions
Location: Sterling, VA (Onsite – SCIF Environment)
Clearance: Active TS/SCI Required
Employment Type: Full-Time

About Elevate Technology Solutions

Elevate Technology Solutions is a trusted consulting partner delivering secure, scalable, and mission-focused IT solutions across federal and commercial environments. We support complex, regulated programs where cybersecurity, DevSecOps engineering, and cloud infrastructure are critical to mission success.

This role supports a mission-critical aerospace and defense program requiring work within a secure SCIF environment in Sterling, Virginia.

Position Overview

Elevate Technology Solutions is seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to support the design, implementation, and operation of secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud-based infrastructure for mission-critical applications.

The DevSecOps Engineer will collaborate closely with development, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure secure and reliable integration, testing, and deployment of software across on-premise and cloud environments. This role requires hands-on experience with automation, containerized application deployment, and secure development pipelines in classified environments.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines across on-premise and cloud environments operating at multiple security levels
Integrate development tools, applications, and scripts into secure DevSecOps pipelines
Support selection and implementation of DevSecOps technologies that enable automation for product development teams
Develop scripts and applications that support integration of software updates and automated workflows
Implement automated testing, deployment, and software artifact generation within CI/CD pipelines
Collaborate with cross-functional development, operations, and security teams to deliver reliable software systems
Support Agile development environments and participate in sprint planning and release cycles
Analyze system performance and scalability, implementing improvements where needed
Conduct technical investigations to identify root causes of incidents and implement preventive improvements

Required Qualifications

Active TS/SCI clearance required
Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) or related field
Minimum 5+ years of experience in DevSecOps engineering, cloud engineering, or software infrastructure roles
Experience developing scripts and automation using Bash and Python
Hands-on experience with Git-based version control systems such as GitLab or BitBucket
Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Bamboo, or similar platforms
Experience building and deploying containerized applications using Docker, Podman, Kubernetes, or equivalent platforms
Strong experience working in Linux environments, including system configuration and application deployment
Experience with artifact management platforms such as JFrog Artifactory or similar tools
Experience deploying CI/CD pipelines in both on-premise infrastructure and cloud environments
Familiarity with Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) and Agile development environments
Understanding of the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Strong troubleshooting and analytical skills with the ability to resolve issues in mission-critical environments

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with Infrastructure as Code and configuration management tools such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
Experience with monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana
Familiarity with REST API integration
Strong Linux administration experience and understanding of the software development lifecycle
Knowledge of Java programming
Understanding of IP networking and networking protocols
Experience working with AWS Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) or similar container platforms
DoD IA certification (Security+, CySA+, or higher) preferred
Advanced degree in a related technical field

Work Location

This role is fully onsite in Sterling, Virginia and requires work inside a Secure Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) supporting classified mission systems.

Candidates must hold an active TS/SCI clearance and be eligible to work in secure environments.

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