Sr. DevSecOps Engineer at Edgewater Federal Solutions, Inc.

, District of Columbia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jul, 26

Salary

161806.0

Posted On

08 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

AWS GovCloud, DevSecOps, Cloud Infrastructure, Infrastructure as Code, Terraform, CI/CD Pipelines, Python, Bash, GitLab, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS CloudWatch, FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800.53, Security Compliance

Industry

Information Technology & Services

Description

Overview Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer to support our team in Washington, D.C. The DevSecOps Engineer will play a crucial role in our organization's initiative to develop and deploy a new cloud-native application in the AWS GovCloud environment. This position requires a highly skilled professional who can integrate development, security, and operations practices while navigating the unique challenges of government cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly AWS GovCloud, and a deep understanding of security principles and compliance requirements in government IT environments. They will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient cloud infrastructure for multiple environments (e.g., development, testing, staging, production) of the new application. This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks, automating processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams. The DevSecOps Engineer will be instrumental in establishing best practices for cloud-native application development, enhancing our security posture, and enabling agile and efficient operations. US citizenship is required to obtain an employee badge, this is onsite in DC and we are only considering candidates that currently live within a 50 mile radious of DC. Responsibilities Design and implement cloud infrastructure for multiple environments of the new application Establish and maintain security best practices throughout the development lifecycle Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud resources Design and implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated security measures Set up comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems Ensure compliance with relevant government regulations and standards Optimize performance of the application across all environments Provide training and knowledge transfer to development and operations teams Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans Drive continuous improvement in cloud operations and security practices Qualifications Cloud-Native Application Development: Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying cloud-native applications Track record of implementing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines AWS Expertise: At least 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS services Minimum 1 year of experience specifically with AWS GovCloud Security and Compliance: Experience implementing security best practices in cloud environments Familiarity with government compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA) Multi-Environment Management: Experience in setting up and managing multiple environments (dev, test, staging, prod) Team Collaboration: History of collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT projects leveraging Agile values and principles Technical Skills: Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, and six years of experience Proficiency in AWS services, particularly within the GovCloud environment Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform) Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., GitLab) Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS) Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch)\ Understanding of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments Experience with identity and access management in cloud settings Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git) Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., unit testing, automated testing) XACTA 360 is a plus SPLUNK is a plus Experience working with Federal Agencies and with the NIST 800.53 FISMA standard and process is a plus Salary: $151,899 - $161,806 Additional benefits include: Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Flexible Spending Accounts Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution) Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement Exercise Reimbursement Computer Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program About Us: Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025. It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.

Responsibilities

The engineer will design, implement, and maintain secure cloud infrastructure within the AWS GovCloud environment while managing CI/CD pipelines. They are responsible for ensuring compliance with government standards, automating processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement across development and operations teams.