Cyber Security Engineer / DevSecOps Engineer (Cybersecurity)

TL;DR

Cyber Security Engineer / DevSecOps Engineer (Cybersecurity): Designing and maintaining secure technology solutions for federal government agencies with an accent on cloud security, compliance, and automated security pipelines. Focus on implementing security controls, managing ATO activities, and integrating automated testing into CI/CD workflows.

Location: Remote (USA)

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000

Company

Technology company empowering organizations to deliver scalable, impactful digital services for the public sector.

What you will do

• Design, implement, and maintain security controls across cloud and on-premises environments.
• Conduct security assessments, vulnerability analysis, and risk evaluations of applications and infrastructure.
• Support continuous monitoring, incident response, and Authorization to Operate (ATO) activities.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including System Security Plans (SSPs) and risk assessments.
• Build and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines and automate security testing within the software development lifecycle.
• Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible for Kubernetes and Docker deployments.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity, DevSecOps, or cloud security.
• Experience supporting federal government contracts and federal information systems.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, Azure DevOps) and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong knowledge of NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance requirements.

Nice to have

• Experience supporting VA, DoD, HHS, or CMS agencies.
• Experience with AWS GovCloud or Azure Government environments.
• Familiarity with SIEM tools like Splunk, ELK, DataDog, or Microsoft Sentinel.
• Relevant certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or CEH.

Culture & Benefits

• Company-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible PTO and paid parental leave after one year of service.
• 401K with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Culture built for remote work with a focus on acceptance, accountability, and humility.