DevSecOps Engineer (Entry level Clearance Required) (US-Remote)

ICF

Job Location:

Reston, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 89649 - 152404

Posted on: 2 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We are seeking an DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal client by helping integrate security practices into modern cloud and application development workflows. You will work alongside senior DevOps security and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines cloud infrastructure and automated security controls in alignment with federal standards.

Job Location: This is a fully remote role which may require occasional travel to the DC Metro area as needed for onsite client meetings.

What You Will Do:

Assist in the development maintenance and monitoring of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions GitLab CI Jenkins or Azure DevOps
Support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using tools like Terraform CloudFormation or ARM templates
Help integrate security scanning and compliance checks into build and deployment pipelines (SAST DAST dependency scanning container scanning)
Support cloud infrastructure in AWS Azure or GCP with an emphasis on security best practices
Assist with containerization efforts using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes
Monitor environments logs and alerts; assist with troubleshooting and incident response
Document configurations processes and security controls to support audits and compliance requirements
Collaborate with development operations and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
Learn and apply federal security frameworks such as NIST FISMA and FedRAMP

What You Will Bring:

Must possess an active high level security clearance (TS).
2 years of experience in DevOps cloud engineering systems engineering or cybersecurity.
MUST RESIDE IN THE United States (U.S.) and the work MUST BE PERFORMED in the United States (U.S.) as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply.
US Citizenship required due to a federal contract requirements.

What We Would Like You To Have:

Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Systems Cybersecurity or a related technical field
Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices
Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS Azure or GCP)
Working knowledge of Linux and basic scripting (Bash Python or similar)

Exposure to DevSecOps tools (e.g. SonarQube Snyk Trivy Checkov Aqua Prisma Cloud)
Experience with Docker and basic Kubernetes concepts
Familiarity with NIST 800-53 FedRAMP or other federal security standards
Entry-level certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner Azure Fundamentals Security or similar
Experience supporting applications in a regulated or government environment

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Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.

We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extentto provide needed reasonable accommodations.

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At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate orassistwith responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is notpermitted. This policy is in place tomaintainthe integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However we understand that some candidates may require accommodationthat involves the use of AI. Ifsuch anaccommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. Weare dedicated to providingthe necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$89649.00 - $152404.00

Nationwide Remote Office (US99)

Required Experience:

Junior IC

We are seeking an DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal client by helping integrate security practices into modern cloud and application development workflows. You will work alongside senior DevOps security and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines cloud infrastructure and automated securit...