DevSecOps Engineer
About Us
The DevSecOps Engineer provides security engineering expertise to Mission Partners, system owners, ISSMs/ISSOs, architects, and software development teams throughout the SDLC. The position integrates cybersecurity requirements and controls directly into Agile development and CI/CD processes, enabling development teams to identify and address security issues earlier in the lifecycle and securely move applications and capabilities from concept through production.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Embed cybersecurity engineering into Agile software development and modernization activities.
- Integrate security requirements and controls throughout the SDLC and CI/CD pipelines.
- Apply DevSecOps and shift-left security principles to identify and remediate vulnerabilities earlier in development.
- Implement and support automated security testing within CI/CD workflows.
- Participate with development teams in requirements discussions, design activities, sprint planning, and other lifecycle events.
- Translate RMF, NIST SP 800-53, DoD cybersecurity policy, STIGs, SRGs, and related security requirements into actionable development and engineering tasks.
- Collaborate with developers, architects, system owners, ISSMs, and ISSOs to develop achievable technical security controls before formal assessment.
- Provide threat-informed security engineering guidance for legacy, modernized, and cloud-native applications.
- Support secure development involving APIs, microservices, containerized workloads, and other modern application architectures as applicable.
- Help development teams remediate security vulnerabilities while preserving mission functionality and delivery objectives.
- Provide engineering recommendations for technical controls such as authentication, encryption, network segmentation, and application security.
- Communicate security findings, technical risks, recommended remediation, and implementation approaches to technical and Government stakeholders.
- Manage security-engineering activities across multiple concurrent projects and development sprints.
Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of related experience.
- DoD 8140 Work Role 652 – Security Architect Certification requirement (must have at least one of the following): Security X/CASP+CE, CCSP, Cloud+, CISSP, CSSLP, CISM, CISSP-ISSAP, CISSP-ISSIP, CSSLP, and GSEC.
- Must have and maintain a current DoD Top Secret clearance.
- Must reside within a commutable distance of Fort Meade, MD or Chambersburg, PA in order to work a hybrid onsite schedule (4 days onsite weekly).
- Demonstrated experience integrating cybersecurity into Agile SDLC environments.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines.
- Practical experience implementing DevSecOps and shift-left security practices.
- Experience using automated security testing tools within software development processes.
- Knowledge of RMF, NIST SP 800-37, and NIST SP 800-53.
- Knowledge and practical application of DoD STIGs and SRGs.
- Ability to convert security/compliance requirements into specific technical development tasks and controls.
- Understanding of modern application architectures and cloud-native development.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cybersecurity, engineering, architecture, and software-development teams.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple development efforts and sprints in a high-tempo environment.
The projected salary range for this position is $130,000+ annually. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including years of relevant experience, active security clearance level, certifications, technical skillset, contract requirements, and overall qualifications.
At AGE Solutions, we reward performance, invest in growth, and share success. Our benefits support the whole person, professionally, financially, and personally.
- 26 Days Paid Leave: Includes vacation, sick, personal time, and holidays. You choose how to use it.
- Performance Bonuses: Performance bonuses are awarded based on individual contributions and company-wide results, aligning recognition with impact.
- 401(k) with Match: We match 3% of your contributions with immediate vesting.
- Financial Protection: Company-paid life insurance up to $300K and options for additional coverage for you and your dependents.
- Health Benefits: Multiple medical plans, dental, vision, FSA and HSA options to fit your needs.
- Parental Leave: 15 days of fully paid leave for new parents, because family matters.
- Military Differential Pay: We bridge the gap for employees on active duty, so they don’t take a financial hit while serving.
- Professional Growth: Paid training and certifications, tuition reimbursement, and the tools and tech to get the job done right.
- Shared Success: In the event of a company sale, our CEO has committed to returning 80% of net proceeds to employees. This ensures our team shares in the long term value they help create.
At AGE, you’ll do work that matters, supported by a company that delivers for its people.
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