DevSecOps Engineer

Job Description

Remote Work:


Hybrid


Job Number:


R0241898


Location:


McLean,VA,US


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DevSecOps Engineer
The Opportunity:
Today's dynamic technology landscape demands constant and rapid innovation. To facilitate this transformation, we must ensure continuous integration and application development. That's why we need you, an experienced DevOps engineer who's eager to design, test, and program critical applications for our clients who need them most.

This is an opportunity to broaden your experience in software engineering while helping to develop software that will completely transform workflows and make a real impact. Here, we invest in technology-and we'll invest in you. With access to continuing education resources, tuition assistance opportunities, and tech development programs, you'll keep your skills sharp as you work at the leading edge of tech.

Work with us as we build and test tools to transform the future.

What You'll Work On:

• Apply your expertise in DevSecOps to integrate and enhance security into our software delivery pipelines.
• Serve as a technical expert, using secure development practices and delivering continuous improvement across our CI/CD ecosystem.
• Evolve and secure CI/CD pipelines by integrating and automated security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning to meet DoD requirements and reduce operational risk.
• Enhance DevSecOps pipelines by refining vulnerability detection thresholds, tuning scanners, reducing false positives, and optimizing remediation workflows.
• Harden Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates, enforce policy-as-code across environments, conduct risk assessments, and contribute to system security plans (SSPs) and continuous authority to operate (ATO) efforts.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to support secure software delivery.
• Monitor pipeline activity for anomalies and assist in responding to security incidents.
• Champion Zero Trust principles and drive adoption of secure-by-design methodologies across the software development lifecycle (SDLC).

Join us. The world can't wait.


You Have:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and DevSecOps in federal or defense environments employing IaC/CaC, CI/CD, and SSDLC concepts
• 3+ years of experience in scripting, including Python or Bash and automation frameworks
• 2+ years of experience implementing cybersecurity solutions in AWS cloud and container orchestration, including Kubernetes
• Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks, including AI or ML security best practices
• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls, RMF compliance, eMASS, STIG Manager, STIG Viewer, and SCAP tools
• Knowledge of Agile and Change Management methodologies
• Top Secret clearance
• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science
• Security+ Certification

Nice If You Have:

• 3+ years of experience reviewing code samples and applying whitelisting or exemption processes
• Experience developing Zero Trust security solutions for DevSecOps pipelines
• Experience evaluating security tools and assessing fit for inclusion in Development or Operational environments
• Possession of excellent verbal, technical writing, and documentation skills
• TS/SCI clearance
• Master's degree in an IT or Cybersecurity field
• AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security, or CISSP Certification

Clearance:
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen's benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $77,600.00 to $176,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen's total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

AI is a part of our daily work at Booz Allen, and we are committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly provided .


Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of collaboration, whether it occurs in person or virtually. To support engagement and effective communication, employees working virtually are generally expected to have their cameras on during meetings.

• Remote : If this position is listed as remote, there may still be occasions when you are required to work in person at a Booz Allen or customer facility.
• Hybrid : If this position is listed as hybrid, you will be expected to work from a Booz Allen facility frequently, in alignment with leadership expectations and the needs of the role. You may also be required to work from or visit a customer facility.
• Onsite : If this position is listed as onsite, work will primarily be performed at a Booz Allen office or customer facility, where employees will collaborate directly with colleagues and customers as required by the role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

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