DevSecOps Engineer

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer
Location: Gaithersburg, MD
Type: 6-month Contract-to-Hire
Work Model: Onsite 
Compensation: $75-$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.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.
System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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