DevSecOps Project Lead (Sr DevSecOps Engineer)

TL;DR

DevSecOps Project Lead (Sr DevSecOps Engineer): Build and own an end-to-end production deployment pipeline for mission-critical DoD software with an accent on secure CI/CD, hosting architecture for IL-5→IL-6 environments, and ATO/compliance readiness. Focus on designing zero-downtime deployment strategies across government networks and hybrid platforms while integrating security directly into the delivery lifecycle.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $175,000-$215,000

Company

hirify.global builds AI- and optimization-driven software for resilient decision-making in complex systems.

What you will do

• Design and scale hosting architecture for IL-5 environments with a path to IL-6, including deployment strategy selection across government networks, GovCloud, and hybrid platforms.
• Own the DevSecOps pipeline end-to-end: design, build, and operate CI/CD with integrated testing, security scanning, and compliance validation.
• Establish and manage development, staging, and production environments to support zero-downtime deployments and enterprise-scale growth.
• Lead transition and system consolidation from incumbent contractor/government-furnished environments by inventorying, assessing, and rationalizing services and dependencies.
• Own release cadence and delivery performance using monitoring, rollback readiness, and uptime/failure-rate metrics aligned with government timelines.
• Partner on ATO strategy and ensure the pipeline produces required authorization artifacts for continuous compliance (e.g., Iron Bank, STIGs, ACAS/OpenSCAP, FIPS).

Requirements

• US Citizenship Required
• Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
• 8+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience, including at least one production pipeline owned end-to-end at scale.
• 5+ years operating in DoD cloud environments (Azure Gov IL-5, AWS GovCloud, or equivalent IL-5 authorized environment) with working knowledge of DoD impact-level boundaries and CC SRG.3.
• Hands-on experience managing at least one complete ATO or cATO pathway in production.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to USMC sites, hirify.global HQ, and industry vendor facilities as required.

Nice to have

• Active TS/SCI clearance
• Experience supporting USMC or similar Service environments
• Experience transitioning systems from one contractor to another
• Experience with Iron Bank container certification
• Exposure to Palantir Foundry or Anduril Lattice environment

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote, results-based environment
• 100% employer-paid comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO with manager approval
• 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
• Flexible work environment with control over your work day

Hiring process

• Interviews to assess DevSecOps pipeline ownership, DoD environment experience, and security/compliance integration.
• Evaluation of clearance/ATO pathway experience and ability to lead transition from incumbent/government-furnished environments.