DevSecOps Engineer

Talascend is currently seeking an DevSecOps Engineer for a contract opportunity with our client in Gaithersburg, Maryland. Overview This role involves designing, building, and maintaining a common automation platform supporting CI/CD, security, and infrastructure automation. The engineer will develop reusable automation frameworks, integrate platform capabilities, embed security controls, and apply AI/ML to enhance automation processes within a fast‑paced, collaborative environment. Responsibilities Design, build, and maintain a common automation platform supporting CI/CD, security, and infrastructure automation Develop reusable automation frameworks, templates, and pipelines for enterprise‑wide adoption Integrate platform capabilities with internal and external systems via APIs, microservices, and event‑driven architectures Embed security controls and DevSecOps best practices into platform services and workflows Implement infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) to provision and manage scalable environments Enable self‑service capabilities for development teams through automation and platform tooling Implement automated security testing, including SAST, DAST, container, and dependency scanning Support containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes Apply AI/ML capabilities to automation processes for optimization and anomaly detection Collaborate with engineering, security, and operations teams to drive platform adoption and standardization Monitor platform performance, reliability, and usage metrics; continuously improve capabilities Ensure compliance with federal security standards and organizational policies Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field and 4+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent) Experience building or supporting shared platforms, developer platforms, or automation frameworks Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS Proficiency in scripting or programming languages such as Python or Bash Experience with containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) Experience with security tools and practices including vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and identity/access management Experience with infrastructure‑as‑code (IaC) tools such as Terraform Strong problem‑solving skills and ability to work collaboratively US citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust security clearance Preferred Qualifications Experience designing or implementing internal developer platforms (IDP) or platform engineering concepts Applying AI/ML or intelligent automation within DevSecOps pipelines Familiarity with MLOps concepts and frameworks Knowledge of federal security frameworks such as NIST RMF, NIST 800‑53, or CIS benchmarks Experience developing and integrating RESTful APIs and distributed systems Experience with observability and monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) Relevant certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, Security+) Systems integration and API development skills Security‑first engineering mindset Analytical thinking and troubleshooting skills Strong written and verbal communication skills Benefits Talascend offers a variety of benefits including health and disability insurance, 401(k), EAP, paid time off, and company‑paid holidays. Specific programs and options may vary based on hire date, plan requirements, schedule type, and client work site mandates. Equal Opportunity Statement Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr Talascend, LLC