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Sr. DevSecOps Engineer II (6826)

MetroStar


Job Location:

Reston, VA - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 160000 - 190000
Posted: 6 September 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 11 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

As aSr. DevSecOps Engineer II you will build the automated processes that allow customer applications new code and data to be securely containerized deployed updated and ultimately moved from low-side to high-side environments within AWS. You will design CI/CD pipelines infrastructure automation deployment scripts and repeatable runbooks while integrating security and compliance directly into the software delivery lifecycle. The engineer partners closely with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to support secure platform migrations enforce hardened configurations and ensure system integrity within classified and missioncritical environments.

We know that you cant have great technology services without amazing people. At MetroStar we are obsessed with our people and have led a two-decade legacy of building the best and brightest teams. Because we know our future relies on our deep understanding and relentless focus on our people we live by our mission: A passion for our people. Value for our customers.

If you think you can see yourself delivering our mission and pursuing our goals with us then check out the job description below!

What youll do:

  • Design and build CI/CD pipelines from the ground up to support secure and repeatable software deployments within AWS environments.
  • Develop automated workflows that allow new code and data to be incorporated into an existing application containerized validated and transported from low-side to high-side environments.
  • Containerize software and applications using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes and support orchestration of those workloads.
  • Automate AWS infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Infrastructure as Code including Terraform CloudFormation Ansible or similar tools.
  • Create deployment scripts automation playbooks and operational runbooks that make deployments repeatable and increasingly automated. Runbook development is an explicit deliverable for the work.
  • Integrate security and compliance requirements directly into DevSecOps workflows including STIGs RMF/NIST controls vulnerability scanning compliance validation secrets management and other automated security checks.
  • Help establish secure deployment patterns for software operating in restricted and mission-sensitive environments.
  • Build and maintain logging monitoring and alerting processes that support application and system health.
  • Partner closely with software developers cybersecurity engineers infrastructure engineers and customer stakeholders to troubleshoot deployments and improve automation.

What youll need to succeed:

  • 7 years of experience in DevSecOps Software Engineering Platform Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance. An active Secret clearance or higher is strongly preferred.
  • Strong hands-on experience designing and standing up CI/CD pipelines from scratch not simply maintaining existing pipelines. Experience may include GitLab CI/CD Jenkins GitHub/GitHub Actions or comparable tooling.
  • Strong experience containerizing software and applications including hands-on use of Docker and Kubernetes or comparable container orchestration technologies. Candidates must have practical experience containerizing code and deploying containerized workloads.
  • Experience with Infrastructure as Code such as Terraform CloudFormation Ansible or similar technologies.
  • Strong working knowledge of AWS cloud environments including familiarity with core native AWS services such as EC2 and S3 and the ability to navigate and engineer within AWS broadly.
  • Experience implementing DevSecOps in a government classified restricted regulated or similarly controlled environment with working knowledge of security and compliance requirements such as RMF NIST 800-53 STIGs vulnerability scanning security controls and hardened configurations.
  • Strong scripting/development background using Python Bash PowerShell or similar languages with the ability to create deployment scripts automation playbooks and repeatable operational runbooks.
  • Demonstrated software development foundation.

SALARY RANGE: $160000 - $190000

The salary range for this position is determined based on qualifications skills and relevant experience. The final salary offered will be determined based on several factors including:

  • The candidates professional background and relevant work experience
  • The specific responsibilities of the role and organizational needs
  • Internal equity and alignment with current team compensation
  • This role is also eligible for additional compensation subject to the terms and policies of MetroStar which may include:
    • Performance-based bonuses
    • Company-paid training and/or certifications
    • Referral bonuses

To apply for this position please submit your resume via the form below or through our careers page: Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the position is filled; candidates are encouraged to apply as early as possible for full consideration.

Additional Compensation: This role may also be eligible for bonuses and/or additional incentives based on individual and company performance.

Benefits: All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits programs:

  • Health dental and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
  • Parental Leave and dependent care
  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Employee assistance and wellness programs

Like we said we are big fans of our people. Thats why we offer a generous benefits package professional growth and valuable time to recharge. Learn more about our company culture code and benefits. Plus check out our accolades.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit and without regard to sex race ethnicity age national origin citizenship religion physical or mental disability medical condition genetic information pregnancy family structure marital status ancestry domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran or military status status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal state local or international law.

What we want you to know:

In compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

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