Senior DevSecOps Engineer - TS/SCI with Polygraph
4 days ago
Sterling
Job Description TITLE: Senior DevSecOps Engineer LOCATION: Sterling, VA CLEARANCE REQUIRED: Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time, On-site POSITION SUMMARY Modern Government Solutions (MGS) is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer with extensive experience in designing, deploying, and maintaining secure, modern cloud infrastructures. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), CI/CD automation, cloud system architecture, and troubleshooting across both Linux and Windows environments. This role requires strong proficiency in DevSecOps tools, automation frameworks, and secure system engineering practices, with the ability to develop, test, and integrate complex solutions in a fast-paced Agile environment. The engineer will be responsible for building and maintaining automated deployment pipelines, configuring enterprise identity and access management services, and implementing automated testing solutions to ensure system reliability, scalability, and security. RESPONSIBILITIES (not limited to): • Design, deploy, and maintain modern cloud infrastructures using Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), automated CI/CD pipelines, and DevSecOps tools (Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, GitLab, Foreman, Selenium)., • Configure and integrate enterprise services including IdAM, Active Directory, LDAP, and support both Linux and Windows environments., • Apply engineering rigor and automation practices, creating testing plans, maintaining documentation, and ensuring secure, reliable system performance., • Collaborate in Agile teams, providing technical presentations, effective communication with stakeholders, and expert troubleshooting across complex environments. REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Must possess an active Department of Defense (DoD) TS/SCI with Polygraph security clearance., • Must possess DoD 8570 baseline certification (Security+ CE or higher)., • Bachelor's degree or above in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or related discipline., • 10+ years of experience across systems engineering and DevSecOps, including cloud architecture, automation, and secure CI/CD pipeline development., • Hands-on experience with cloud platforms (AWS preferred; Azure acceptable)., • Proficiency with DevSecOps tools such as Ansible, Terraform, Jenkins, GitLab, and Foreman., • Scripting experience using Python, PowerShell, or Groovy., • Experience with containerization and orchestration (Kubernetes, Rancher)., • Proficiency with monitoring and analytics tools (Grafana, Splunk, AppDynamics, or DynaTrace)., • Strong understanding of system security, IdAM, and Active Directory/LDAP., • Experience with automated testing tools (e.g., Selenium) and validation of security and functional requirements., • Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Jira., • Excellent troubleshooting, documentation, and communication skills. PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)., • Experience with cloud solution optimization or multi-cloud environments (Azure, Google Cloud, Oracle, IBM)., • Experience with ITSM and workflow tools (ServiceNow, SharePoint)., • Familiarity with virtualization and application streaming/layering technologies., • Experience with IBM Enterprise Lifecycle Management, Teamwork Cloud/Cameo, or Tableau., • Ability to assess and optimize cloud solutions with a holistic view of infrastructure and security dependencies. ABOUT US At MGS, we believe a people-first culture corresponds to organizational success through a commitment to excellence, integrity, inclusion, and an attitude that welcomes challenges meets demands, sustains growth, and drives innovation. We provide expert mission-first technical and programmatic services and solutions for the US intelligence community, the US Department of Defense, and other governmental agencies. We create people-first organizational cultures where employees feel needed in the system, not a system that needs employees. We provide you with long-term career opportunities centrally focused on our core value system: inclusion, integrity, and a commitment to excellence. MGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.