DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance

System One Holdings, LLCGaithersburg, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted Oct 20, 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This contract-to-hire DevSecOps Engineer role offers a fantastic opportunity to build and secure cutting-edge CI/CD pipelines and cloud-native architectures, with a competitive hourly rate of $70-$80. You'll thrive here if you have a strong background in cloud environments, containerization, and a passion for integrating security into every stage of the development lifecycle, especially with your Top Secret/SCI clearance. Apply now to contribute your expertise to impactful projects and grow your career in a vital sector.

Quick Overview

Salary

$70 - $80/hr

Seniority

Mid Senior

Employment type

Temporary/Casual

Work mode

On Site

Location

Gaithersburg, MD, United States

Posted

Yesterday

Job Description

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Type: 6-month Contract-to-Hire
Work Model: Onsite Compensation: $70-$80/hr
Security Clearance: Top Secret/SCI with the ability to successfully pass a Polygraph examination
Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines supporting microservices and container-based deployments.
Support containerized environments using Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or OpenShift.
Manage and monitor infrastructure using tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Support secure provisioning, configuration, and monitoring of cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure).
Integrate security tools and best practices into development workflows, including static and dynamic code analysis.
Collaborate with engineering and security teams to harden environments and secure cloud-native architectures.
Diagnose and resolve issues related to builds, deployments, and system performance.
Conduct vulnerability assessments and assist in compliance activities aligned with RMF, STIGs, or related security frameworks.
Document configurations and contribute to continuous improvement of DevSecOps processes and tooling.
*Requirements**
US citizenship is required per contract.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline with 4–8 years of relevant experience; or Master’s degree with 2–6 years of relevant experience.
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms.
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
Experience using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar Infrastructure as Code tools.
Experience working within AWS, Azure, or similar cloud environments.
Hands-on experience deploying and managing AWS infrastructure using CDK.
Experience with Docker containerization.
Build, maintain, and troubleshoot automated GitLab pipelines.
Integrate CDK, GitLab, Docker, and ECS for automated deployments.
Deploy, manage, and troubleshoot containerized applications using ECS.
Experience with Kubernetes, OpenShift, or similar orchestration platforms.
Working knowledge of secure coding practices, vulnerability management, and code scanning tools.