DevSecOps Solution Architect

Job Description

Job Description

T-Rex Solutions is seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support our FDIC customer. This role is primarily remote with potential for occasional meetings at FDIC HQ in Arlington, VA as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and maintain enterprise DevSecOps architectures that integrate security throughout all phases of the SDLC.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to support automated, secure, and reliable application delivery.
• Establish reference architectures, technical standards, engineering patterns, and best practices for DevSecOps implementations.
• Design and implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and deployment activities.
• Integrate automated security testing into software delivery pipelines, including: Static Application Security Testing (SAST), Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST), Software Composition Analysis (SCA), Container and image scanning, Secret detection and credential management, and Infrastructure security scanning
• Design secure cloud-native and hybrid-cloud architectures utilizing modern platform services and security controls.
• Ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity requirements, including NIST, FISMA, RMF, Zero Trust, and agency-specific security standards.
• Support continuous Authority to Operate (ATO) initiatives through the development of architecture artifacts, security documentation, risk assessments, and compliance evidence.
• Evaluate emerging technologies, tools, and practices to improve platform security, efficiency, scalability, and resilience.
• Lead architecture reviews, technical design sessions, and security assessments.
• Develop strategies to reduce technical debt and improve application maintainability and operational effectiveness.
• Create technical roadmaps that align DevSecOps capabilities with organizational goals and modernization initiatives.
• Provide technical mentorship and leadership to DevSecOps engineers, software developers, and infrastructure teams.
• Support incident response, vulnerability remediation efforts, and continuous monitoring initiatives as required.

Requirements :

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust, suitability determination, or other clearance level required.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in software engineering, DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud architecture, cybersecurity engineering, or related technical disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience designing and implementing enterprise DevSecOps solutions in complex environments.
• Experience developing and managing CI/CD pipelines supporting secure software delivery.
• Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks and automated deployment methodologies.
• Experience integrating automated security controls and testing into software delivery pipelines.
• Experience supporting federal cybersecurity compliance requirements and security authorization processes.
• Experience leading technical teams and providing architectural guidance across multiple projects or programs.
• Experience supporting cloud migration, application modernization, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong knowledge of secure software development lifecycle (SSDLC) processes.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Azure
• Experience with the following toolset: GitHub Enterprise Server/Cloud, JFrog Artifactory, JFrog Xray, SonarQube, GitHub Advanced Security, GitHub Copilot, and Subject7
• Knowledge of containerization and infrastructure technologies including Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS), Virtual Machines, Application Gate Way, App Services, Key Vaults, ServiceNow, CyberArk, and Terraform
• Experience implementing security automation and vulnerability management solutions.
• Strong understanding of application security principles, secure coding practices, and threat modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of federal cybersecurity frameworks and standards including:
  • NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF)
  • NIST 800-53
  • NIST Secure Software Development Framework (SSDF)
  • Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA)
  • Risk Management Framework (RMF)
  • Zero Trust Architecture
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.

Desired Skills:

• One or more of the following certifications are preferred:
  • Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)
  • Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist (CKS)

T-Rex Overview

Established in 1999, T-Rex Solutions, LLC is a proven mid-tier business providing data-centric mission services to the Federal government as it increasingly tries to secure and leverage the power of data. We design, integrate, secure, and deploy advanced technical solutions for our customers so they can efficiently fulfill their critical objectives. T-Rex offers both IT and professional services to numerous Federal agencies and is a leader in providing high quality and innovative solutions in the areas of Cloud and Infrastructure Services, Cyber Security, and Big Data Engineering.

T-Rex is constantly seeking qualified people to join our growing team. We have built a broad client base through our devotion to delivering quality products and customer service, and to do that we need quality individuals. But more than that, we at T-Rex are committed to creating a culture that supports the development of every employee's personal and professional lives. T-Rex has made a commitment to maintain the status of an industry leader in compensation packages and benefits which includes competitive salaries, performance bonuses, training and educational reimbursement, Transamerica 401(k) and Cigna healthcare benefits.

T-Rex is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

In compliance with pay transparency guidelines, the annual base salary range for this position is $100,000 - $175, 000. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. T-Rex considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

T-Rex offers a diverse and collaborative work environment, exciting opportunities for professional growth, and generous benefits, including: PTO available to use immediately upon joining (prorated based on start date), paid parental leave, individual and family health, vision, and dental benefits, annual budget for training, professional development and tuition reimbursement, and a 401(k) plan with company match fully vested after 60 days of employment among other benefits.