Sr. DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance

Job Title: Sr. DevSecOps Engineer Location: Onsite – Tysons, VA
Clearance: Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
Duration: 5 Years (Contract) About the Role
This program is critical to enabling secure, efficient, and scalable data sharing across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE). As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer II, you will design, implement, and maintain secure and efficient software development and deployment pipelines. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices seamlessly into the development and operations lifecycle, ensuring delivery of high-quality, secure, and reliable software solutions. Key Responsibilities:
Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security practices into the SDLC
Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines with automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks
Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) templates using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
Perform security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and remediate vulnerabilities
Monitor and analyze system/application logs for security incidents and respond promptly
Implement and manage IAM solutions with proper authentication and authorization mechanisms
Provide guidance on secure coding practices and assist in remediation of findings
Participate in incident response activities and maintain security documentation and policies Required Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph (U.S. Citizenship required)
7+ years as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role focused on security integration in SDLC
Expertise in CI/CD pipelines and automation tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, Selenium, Fortify, Acunetix, Prisma Cloud)
Strong experience with IaC tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible)
Proficiency with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-based applications
Scripting skills (Python, Bash) for automation and integration Top Skills:
Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
7+ years of DevSecOps experience
CI/CD pipeline expertise (Jenkins, GitLab, Artifactory)
IaC experience (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) Program Mission – Common Data Fabric (CDF):
Enables machine-to-machine data sharing across the Defense Intelligence Enterprise
Uses scalable, modular architecture for integrating emerging technologies
Supports real-time dissemination to warfighters and decision-makers
Promotes interoperability across networks constrained by cyber policies
Serves as a cornerstone of DIA’s modernization strategy leveraging data as a strategic asset
Operates under Zero Trust principles and DoD cybersecurity standards Work Environment:
Onsite
Cleared environment Clearance Level: TS/SCI with CI Polygraph
• This position requires an active DoD Clearance (Secret, Top Secret, Top Secret/SCI) or the ability to be obtain an (Interim Secret, Interim Top Secret)
• Because an active or interim DoD clearance is required, U.S. Citizenship is required TEKsystems Benefits:
Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan or program terms. Our benefit plans include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• 401(k)/Roth
• Insurance (Basic/Supplemental Life & AD&D)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health & Dependent Care Spending Accounts (HSA & DCFSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Assistance
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Paid Family Leave)