DevSecOps Engineer

Computer Technologies Consultants (CTC) is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) in Washington, DC.


With offices in Washington DC and San Diego, CA, CTC is a leading technology company providing lifecycle IT, data analytics, cloud managed hosting services, agile software development, DevOps, Test Automation, Cyber Security, and infrastructure solutions. Additionally, we provide Professional Talent Acquisition Services as we proudly support the unique needs of U.S. Defense, Intelligence, and Federal Civilian agencies as well as Fortune 1000 companies.

Got the Government Contractor Blues? Looking for a company that cares and goes beyond just filling another contract billet? Well look no further! Experience this family-oriented company who takes pride in you and will help you grow where your passions lie. Holding many Defense & Federal government contracts around the globe, with our client you have the opportunity to take on new and evolving challenges, aim beyond what you think you are capable of and work in collaborative, dynamic, and high-tempo environments. Our clients' employees are their most valued asset and they invest in their people because they are in it for the long term. They are committed to your success and well-being and offer competitive benefits packages, salaries, bonus/award programs, and a high potential for professional growth and job opportunities world-wide.

Why Should You Be Interested ?

• Direct hire full-time position
• Competitive base salary and comprehensive benefits
• Mid-size company with room for growth

Position Title : DevSecOps Engineer

Position Location : On-site - Washington, DC

Daily Responsibilities:

• Integrate with Agency's engineering team, build upon established procedures and guidelines, and contribute across infrastructure automation, CI/CD pipeline capabilities, container orchestration, and security-hardened delivery practices.
• Maintain, extend, and improve existing Terraform and OpenTofu codebases used to provision and manage Agency's cloud and hybrid infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles to automate system configuration, compliance enforcement, patch management, and application deployment across Agency's server and network infrastructure.
• Build, maintain, and improve GitHub Actions workflows to automate build, test, security scanning, and deployment processes for Agency software and infrastructure pipelines.
• Support containerized application delivery using Docker for image builds and Kubernetes for orchestration.
• Integrate security practices throughout the software delivery lifecycle, including SAST/DAST scanning, CIS benchmarks, Agency security baselines, NIST SP 800-53, FISMA compliance requirements, and audit/assessment documentation.
• Work within Agency's established version control, change management, peer review, documentation, and security policy workflows.
• Attend applicable stand-ups, sprint planning, and technical review sessions.

Required Years of Experience (min) :

• Five years relevant experience

Required Degree/Certifications :

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Required Experience & Expertise in the following areas :

• Infrastructure as Code: Hands-on experience with Terraform and OpenTofu, including module development, remote state management, and workspace management.
• Configuration as Code: Proficiency with Ansible, including playbook and role development, dynamic inventories, and Ansible Vault for secrets management.
• CI/CD: Demonstrated experience designing and maintaining GitHub Actions workflows, including reusable workflows, matrix builds, and security gate integration.
• Containers: Working knowledge of Docker image authoring and hardening, Kubernetes manifest and Helm chart management, and container security scanning tools (e.g., Trivy, Grype, or equivalent).
• Security Integration: Familiarity with SAST tools (e.g., Semgrep, Checkov, tfsec), secrets scanning (e.g., Gitleaks, Detect-Secrets), and policy-as-code frameworks (e.g., OPA/Rego).
• Version Control: Proficiency with Git-based workflows including branching strategies, pull request reviews, and protected branch enforcement.

Preferred skills:

• Experience in a federal or highly regulated environment
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP compliance requirements
• Cloud platform experience (AWS)
• Experience with secrets management tools (e.g., HashiCorp Vault)
• Scripting proficiency in Python and Bash

Required Clearance :

• Public Trust Tier 2 clearance level and background check.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $125k++

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides employment opportunities for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or sensory differing abilities, protected veteran status, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Computer Technologies Consultants, Inc. is devoted to diversity, equity, and inclusion.