Phizenix

Sep 21, 2026

DevSecOps Engineer

United States

Reston, Virginia, United States

PythonAWSDockerKubernetesTerraform

About the opportunity

The DevSecOps Engineer implements, automates, and maintains secure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. You will build and manage infrastructure-as-code solutions, deploy and secure cloud environments, integrate security controls into development workflows, and drive DevSecOps best practices throughout the software development lifecycle. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with AWS or Azure, containerization technologies, automation tools, and a strong commitment to improving security, scalability, reliability, and deployment efficiency.

Key Responsibilities: *

Build and maintain secure, NIST 800-53 compliant, resilient, and high-performing cloud-native infrastructure architectures. *

Assess cloud architectures and system designs for security vulnerabilities and implement appropriate remediation strategies. *

Develop and maintain security automation tools and scripts using programming languages such as Python. *

Implement and manage AWS or Azure environments, Docker containers, Kubernetes clusters, GitHub repositories, and dependency management solutions. *

Deploy cloud infrastructure, platform components, HTTP/TLS security configurations, and compliance assets using Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and related technologies. *

Automate routine operational and deployment tasks to improve scalability, consistency, and efficiency. *

Create and manage automated release processes and CI/CD pipelines utilizing Jenkins, Spinnaker, and similar tools. *

Develop and maintain Pipeline as Code (PaC) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions. *

Deploy and manage cloud resources through scripts, manifests, and automation frameworks. *

Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, network, security, and deployment-related issues. *

Utilize AI-assisted development tools, including GitHub Copilot, to generate, review, validate, and improve code and automation workflows.

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements: *

Must be a U.S. Citizen. *

Must be willing to work a HYRBID Schedule (2 Days) in Reston, VA & client locations in the Washington D.C. area as required. *

Ability to pass a 7-year background check and obtain/maintain a U.S. Government Clearance *

Strong communication and presentation skills. *

Must be able to prioritize and self-start. *

Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities shift. *

Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement. *

Must be open to collaboration, feedback and client asks. *

Must enjoy working with a vibrant team of outgoing personalities.

Required Qualifications: *

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline. *

5+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, Cloud Engineering, or Infrastructure Engineering. *

Proficiency with Linux operating systems and Shell/Bash scripting. *

Strong programming experience with Python. *

Hands-on experience building and operating systems and applications running on AWS or Azure cloud platforms. *

Experience creating Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform to deploy and manage applications and cloud infrastructure. *

Hands-on experience with Docker image creation and containerization technologies. *

Experience deploying and managing Kubernetes (K8s) clusters. *

Experience utilizing command-line interfaces (CLI) to automate and create repeatable processes. *

Experience creating Pipeline as Code solutions for complex CI/CD workflows and release automation. *

Experience securing cloud environments and integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines. *

Experience working within large and complex computing environments. *

Strong understanding of computer networks, routing, load balancing, APIs, and web application architectures. *

Ability to troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure, security, and network-related issues. *

Strong interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills. *

Excellent time management skills with the ability to work within aggressive delivery schedules. *

Experience using AI-assisted development tools such as GitHub Copilot for code generation, review, validation, and workflow automation.

Preferred Qualifications: *

Experience with Terraform, Ansible, Jenkins, Spinnaker, and other DevOps automation platforms. *

Experience implementing NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance requirements. *

Experience building and securing enterprise cloud environments. *

Experience with container security, vulnerability management, and security automation tools.

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About the opportunity

Key Responsibilities: *

Requirements

Non-Technical Requirements: *

Required Qualifications: *

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