DevSecOps Engineer

Job Description

Everforth ECS is hiring a DevSecOps Engineer to work in our Mechanicsburg, PA office.

Everforth ECS is hiring a DevSecOps engineer to support a long-term contract in Mechanicsburg, PA. The selected DevSecOps engineer will provide support and mentorship in the development and deployment of Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration as Code (CaC), container-based deployments, and creating Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.

Essential Job Functions:

• Work on systems administration related issues for software in different network environments
• Support deployment of custom software solutions integrating COTS, GOTS, and developed software
• Propose system administration process improvement to reduce overall maintenance requirements by working with the delivery teams on process requirements
• Determine systems requirements, input/output processes, and working parameters for software compatibility and maintenance of system configuration
• Identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies. Develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Analysis and support services related to securing, ensuring high performance of and maintaining a secure computing architecture
• Mentoring and knowledge transfer including educating the government workforce and supporting DevSecOps accreditation efforts
• Provide participation in Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) principles in the development of workflows, task accomplishment and implementation/management of Cloud services
• Promote an environment of continuous process improvement, learning and team collaboration

Required Skills

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Excellent customer service, organizational, and writing skills
• Ability to communicate at Officer/Senior Enlisted/GS level in a military support environment
• Ability to use plain language to communicate complex concepts to all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to raise issues quickly to enable rapid resolution
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organizational skills
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Information Assurance Technical II (IAT-2) qualification
• AWS DevOps certification or equivalent
• Minimum 5+ years of experience in the following areas:
  • Expertise with hands‑on experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab, CI/CD, etc.)
  • Expertise with hands‑on experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, etc.)
  • Expertise with hands‑on experience with CaC tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet, etc.)
  • Expertise and proficiency in implementing automated security testing and vulnerability scanning tools (SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, etc.)
  • Proficiency in integrating with DoD cloud platforms (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, or hybrid environments)
  • Experience with FedRAMP, FISMA, DoD CC SRG, or other government cloud compliance requirements
  • Strong understanding of secure software development practices, vulnerability management, and incident report
  • Experience maintaining zero‑trust architectures, identity management, and encryption solutions
  • In‑depth knowledge of Linux‑Unix systems and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)

Desired Skills

Desired Skills:

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect
• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator
• RedHat Linux or equivalent

ECS Federal LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis any characteristic protected by law. 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, or local jurisdiction law.

Everforth ECS is the federal segment of Everforth , a $4B global organization with over 10,000 employees. Our nearly 3,500 professionals deliver advanced technology solutions in data and AI, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation, serving defense, intelligence, and federal civilian agencies.

Our work powers mission‑critical outcomes, strengthens technology partnerships, and creates meaningful opportunities for our people. We are defined by a commitment to excellence in delivery, a culture of innovation, and an environment where talent can thrive and grow.

Meet the challenge. Make a difference with Everforth ECS!