DevSecOps Engineer

Position: DevSecOps Engineer Department: Federal Programs Location: Washington, DC Metro Area (Hybrid/Onsite based on customer requirements) Employment Type: Full\-Time Salary: Commensurate with Experience About VERSA Integrated Solutions VERSA Integrated Solutions is a trusted provider of Information Technology, Cloud Engineering, Cybersecurity, Artificial Intelligence, DevSecOps, and Digital Modernization services supporting Federal Government agencies. We specialize in designing secure, scalable, and resilient technology solutions that accelerate mission delivery while ensuring compliance with Federal security standards and best practices. Our engineering teams support enterprise modernization initiatives by integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle and enabling automated, cloud\-native delivery pipelines. Position Summary VERSA Integrated Solutions is seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to design, implement, automate, and optimize secure software delivery pipelines supporting Federal Government customers. The successful candidate will integrate cybersecurity, automation, cloud technologies, and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) into enterprise DevOps environments while ensuring compliance with federal security requirements. The DevSecOps Engineer will collaborate with Software Developers, Cloud Engineers, Cybersecurity Engineers, Systems Engineers, and Program Managers to build resilient CI/CD pipelines that improve software quality, deployment speed, and operational security. Position Objectives The DevSecOps Engineer will: * Integrate security throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC). **Build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines.** Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. **Improve software deployment automation.** Enhance application security through automated testing and compliance. **Support cloud modernization and Zero Trust initiatives.** Major Duties \& Responsibilities CI/CD Pipeline Development * Design, implement, and maintain enterprise CI/CD pipelines. **Automate software builds, testing, deployment, and rollback procedures.** Integrate automated quality assurance and security validation. **Improve release velocity while maintaining security and reliability.** Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Develop and manage infrastructure using: * Terraform **ARM Templates** Azure Bicep **AWS CloudFormation** Ansible **Puppet** Chef Implement version\-controlled infrastructure supporting cloud\-native environments. Cloud Engineering Support enterprise cloud platforms including: * Microsoft Azure **Azure Government** Amazon Web Services (AWS) **Google Cloud Platform (GCP)** Implement cloud\-native deployment strategies supporting containerized applications and microservices. Containerization \& Orchestration Develop and maintain solutions using: * Docker **Kubernetes** OpenShift **Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)** Amazon Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS) Implement container security and automated deployment processes. Security Automation Integrate automated security controls including: * Static Application Security Testing (SAST) **Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)** Software Composition Analysis (SCA) **Container vulnerability scanning** Infrastructure vulnerability assessments **Secrets management** DevSecOps Governance Develop and maintain: * Secure coding standards **CI/CD governance** Release management processes **Security documentation** Compliance reporting **Change management procedures** Monitoring \& Observability Implement monitoring using: * Azure Monitor **Application Insights** Prometheus **Grafana** Splunk **Elastic Stack** Microsoft Sentinel Monitor application health, security events, and deployment performance. Collaboration Partner with: * Software Developers **Cloud Architects** Cloud Engineers **Cybersecurity Engineers** Systems Engineers **Database Administrators** Program Managers **Enterprise Architects** Promote a culture of automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Required Technical Skills DevOps Platforms * Azure DevOps **GitHub Actions** GitLab CI/CD **Jenkins** Bamboo Source Control * Git **GitHub** Azure Repos **GitLab** Cloud Platforms * Microsoft Azure **Azure Government** AWS **GCP (preferred)** Containers * Docker **Kubernetes** OpenShift **Helm** Infrastructure Automation * Terraform **Ansible** PowerShell **Python** Bash Security Tools * SonarQube **Fortify** Checkmarx **Prisma Cloud** Aqua Security **Trivy** OWASP Dependency\-Check Preferred Skills * Zero Trust Architecture **Secure Software Development Lifecycle (SSDLC)** Platform Engineering **Service Mesh (Istio)** API Security **Secrets Management (HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault)** SBOM generation **NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF)** Required Qualifications * Extensive experience implementing DevSecOps methodologies. **Strong scripting and automation skills.** Experience with cloud\-native application deployment. **Knowledge of Federal cybersecurity frameworks.** Excellent troubleshooting and analytical skills. **Ability to work effectively in Agile environments.** Education Bachelor's degree in: * Computer Science **Information Systems** Cybersecurity **Software Engineering** Information Technology **Engineering** Equivalent experience may substitute for education. Master's degree preferred. Experience Levels Junior (0–4 Years) * Experience with Git and CI/CD concepts. **Basic cloud platform experience.** Familiarity with scripting languages. **Exposure to container technologies.** Intermediate (5–9 Years) * Production CI/CD implementation. **Infrastructure as Code.** Cloud deployment automation. **Security scanning integration.** Kubernetes administration. Senior (10–14 Years) * Enterprise DevSecOps leadership. **Multi\-cloud architecture.** Secure pipeline governance. **Cloud modernization leadership.** Team mentoring. Subject Matter Expert (15\+ Years) Recognized expertise in: * Enterprise DevSecOps Strategy **Cloud Security Architecture** Zero Trust Implementation **Platform Engineering** Federal Secure Software Delivery **Executive Technical Leadership** Preferred Certifications Cloud * Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert **Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate** AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional **AWS Solutions Architect – Professional** Security * Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) **Certified Cloud Security Professional (CCSP)** CompTIA Security\+ **GIAC Cloud Security Automation (preferred)** DevOps * Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) **Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)** HashiCorp Terraform Associate IT Service Management * ITIL® 4 Foundation Desired Federal Experience Experience supporting enterprise DevSecOps, cloud modernization, cybersecurity, or digital transformation initiatives for agencies such as: * National Institutes of Health (NIH) **Centers for Medicare \& Medicaid Services (CMS)** U.S. Census Bureau **Department of Commerce** Department of Homeland Security (DHS) **Department of Defense (DoD)** Department of Labor (DOL) Experience working within FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800\-53, RMF, or CISA guidance is highly desirable. Security Clearance Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust or higher clearance, depending on customer requirements. Work Environment * Hybrid or onsite within the Washington, DC Metro Area based on customer requirements. **Collaborative engineering environment supporting mission\-critical federal systems.** Participation in Agile release cycles, after\-hours deployments, and occasional maintenance windows may be required. Why Join VERSA? At VERSA Integrated Solutions, you'll help transform how federal agencies deliver secure software and cloud services. You'll work with modern DevSecOps tools, automation platforms, and cloud technologies while contributing to high\-impact modernization initiatives. We support professional development, advanced certifications, technical leadership opportunities, and career advancement in a collaborative, innovation\-driven environment. Equal Employment Opportunity VERSA Integrated Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. Pay: $120,000\.00 \- $150,000\.00 per year Benefits: * 401(k) matching * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Work Location: Hybrid remote in Washington, DC 20591