Jr DevSecOps Engineer

Build securely. Automate intelligently. Take ownership.

We're looking for an early-career engineer who enjoys solving problems, learning new technologies, and building reliable, secure systems.

In this role, you'll work alongside experienced engineers supporting federal technology environments, with hands-on exposure to cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cybersecurity.

We value initiative, accountability, teamwork, and continuous learning. You don't need to know everything, but you should be curious, adaptable, and willing to take ownership of your work.

What You'll Do

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Support AWS environments, Docker containers, and infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Write Python scripts to automate operational processes.
• Integrate security scanning, vulnerability management, and policy controls into delivery pipelines.
• Support NIST SP 800-53 compliance activities and automated evidence collection.
• Use AI-assisted development tools to improve coding and testing while validating their output.
• Participate in code reviews, troubleshoot issues, and collaborate with senior engineers.

What You'll Bring

• 1+ years of experience in software development, platform engineering, or operations engineering.
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, IT, cybersecurity, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Familiarity with CI/CD concepts and pipeline tools.
• Python scripting skills; Bash or PowerShell experience is a plus.
• Foundational knowledge of Linux, networking, APIs, and web applications.
• Exposure to Docker, AWS, container orchestration, and infrastructure-as-code.
• Understanding of cloud security and secure software development.
• Experience with AI-assisted coding tools such as GitHub Copilot.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Preferred:

Federal IT experience, familiarity with ATO, NIST SP 800-53 or FISMA, AWS certifications, and security tools such as SAST, DAST, or policy-as-code.

Who You Are

• You're proactive, collaborative, and comfortable learning through experience.
• You communicate clearly, welcome feedback, and take responsibility for delivering quality work.
• You understand that security and reliability are built into the engineering process—not added at the end. You use AI to work smarter while remaining accountable for what you deliver.

Compensation, Benefits & Location

• Salary: $80,000–$95,000 annually
• Employment: Full-time, W-2
• Work Location: Hybrid – Washington, D.C. metropolitan area.
• Work Arrangement: Hybrid, with onsite frequency varying by assignment.
• Eligibility: U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Public Trust determination required for the initial engagement.

Benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (100% employee premium covered; 50% dependent premiums covered).
• Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with up to 4% employer match.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Sponsored certifications and continuing education.

Why Join Us?

You'll collaborate with engineers, developers, architects, data scientists, and strategists while gaining exposure to challenging technical environments.

We invest in professional growth through onboarding, mentorship, sponsored certifications, and opportunities to expand your skills across assignments and disciplines.

We believe in delivering meaningful results, supporting public-sector missions, and building teams where people make one another better.

Ready to grow your engineering career and contribute to meaningful technology initiatives? We'd like to hear from you.

Equal Opportunity Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are committed to fair and equitable hiring practices and to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.