DevSecOps Engineer

Job Details: Job Location: Deadpool - Washington DC, DC, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Knight Federal Solutions is a trusted provider to industry leading prime contractors, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community. We have established a company culture that supports our employees, their families and the communities in which they live and work. When you join our team you belong to a group of people that work hard, strive for greatness and care about people. Our hard work is evident in everything we do. Whether it be supporting large government programs in the areas of Simulation and Training, Information Technology, Intelligence or Engineering we always strive to be the best. It is for this reason that we have been recognized as a World Class Team Supplier by Northrop Grumman and were also named one of Florida’s fastest growing companies by Inc. Magazine. As Knight Federal Solutions continues to grow, we look forward to hiring the best and the brightest to join us in our success! Job Purpose: - As a DevSecOps Engineer at Knight Federal Solutions Inc, you will be responsible for integrating security practices within the DevOps process, ensuring that security is a fundamental part of the software development lifecycle. You will leverage your extensive experience and expertise to protect and enhance the security posture of our systems, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and efficient solutions. Key Responsibilities: - Implement and manage security measures within the DevOps pipeline to safeguard systems and applications. - Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to automate security processes and integrate security tools. - Conduct security assessments and audits to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with security policies and standards. - Develop and maintain security documentation, including policies, procedures, and guidelines. - Monitor and respond to security incidents, providing timely and effective solutions. - Stay updated on the latest security trends, technologies, and threats to proactively enhance security measures. - Mentor and guide junior team members in best practices for DevSecOps. - Ensure compliance with government regulations and standards, including maintaining TS SCI W/ CI Poly security clearance. Qualifications: Required Education: - Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Required Experience: - Minimum of 8 years of experience in DevSecOps, software development, or cybersecurity engineering. - Proven experience in implementing security measures and managing security tools within a DevOps environment. - Must hold an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph. - Experience in working with federal or defense contracts is highly desirable. - Demonstrated experience in managing and automating infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or similar. - Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform. Required Skills and Abilities: - Strong understanding of DevSecOps principles and practices, including CI/CD pipelines, security automation, and infrastructure as code. - Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell. - In-depth knowledge of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and security best practices. - Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment. - Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders. - Ability to stay current with emerging security threats and trends, and to apply this knowledge to improve security posture. - Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Knight Federal Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, genetic information or any other protected classification.