Overview

Edgewater Federal Solutions is seeking a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer to support our team in Washington, D.C. The DevSecOps Engineer will play a crucial role in our organization's initiative to develop and deploy a new cloud-native application in the AWS GovCloud environment. This position requires a highly skilled professional who can integrate development, security, and operations practices while navigating the unique challenges of government cloud infrastructure.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud technologies, particularly AWS GovCloud, and a deep understanding of security principles and compliance requirements in government IT environments. They will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and efficient cloud infrastructure for multiple environments (e.g., development, testing, staging, production) of the new application.

This role requires a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating security risks, automating processes, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration across teams. The DevSecOps Engineer will be instrumental in establishing best practices for cloud-native application development, enhancing our security posture, and enabling agile and efficient operations. US citizenship is required to obtain an employee badge, this is onsite in DC and we are only considering candidates that currently live within a 50 mile radious of DC.

Responsibilities

Design and implement cloud infrastructure for multiple environments of the new application
Establish and maintain security best practices throughout the development lifecycle
Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for cloud resources
Design and implement CI/CD pipelines with integrated security measures
Set up comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems
Ensure compliance with relevant government regulations and standards
Optimize performance of the application across all environments
Provide training and knowledge transfer to development and operations teams
Develop and implement disaster recovery and business continuity plans
Drive continuous improvement in cloud operations and security practices

Qualifications

Cloud-Native Application Development:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering roles
Demonstrated experience in developing and deploying cloud-native applications
Track record of implementing and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines

AWS Expertise:

At least 3 years of hands-on experience with AWS services
Minimum 1 year of experience specifically with AWS GovCloud

Security and Compliance:

Experience implementing security best practices in cloud environments
Familiarity with government compliance standards (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA)

Multi-Environment Management:

Experience in setting up and managing multiple environments (dev, test, staging, prod)

Team Collaboration:

History of collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver complex IT projects leveraging Agile values and principles

Technical Skills:

Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or related field, and six years of experience
Proficiency in AWS services, particularly within the GovCloud environment
Strong understanding of cloud security principles and best practices
Expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform)
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
Experience with CI/CD tools and methodologies (e.g., GitLab)
Knowledge of containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes, ECS)
Familiarity with monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., AWS CloudWatch)\
Understanding of networking concepts and implementation in cloud environments
Experience with identity and access management in cloud settings
Proficiency in version control systems (e.g., Git)
Experience with testing frameworks (e.g., unit testing, automated testing)
XACTA 360 is a plus
SPLUNK is a plus
Experience working with Federal Agencies and with the NIST 800.53 FISMA standard and process is a plus

Salary: $151,899 - $161,806

Additional benefits include:

Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pre-Tax 401K and/or After-Tax Roth IRA (with employer matching contribution)
Tuition and Technical Training Reimbursement
Exercise Reimbursement
Computer Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program

About Us:

Edgewater Federal Solutions is a privately held government contracting firm located in Frederick, MD. The company was founded in 2002 with the vision of being highly recognized and admired for supporting customer missions through employee empowerment, exceptional services and timely delivery. Edgewater Federal Solutions is ISO 9001, 20000-1, 270001 certified, appraised at CMMI Level 3 Maturity for Development and Services, and has been named in the Top Workplaces in the Greater Washington Area Small Companies for 2018 through 2025.

It has been and continues to be the policy of Edgewater Federal Solutions to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, and/or other statuses protected by applicable law.

Find Your Perfect Job

Find Your Perfect Job