Cloud DevSecOps Engineer with Security Clearance

Description Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits. Position Type: Full-time Salary: $140k-$170k annually (depending upon experience) Work Location: This is a remote position. Position Summary: Seeking a senior-level DevSecOps Engineer with strong developer experience supporting containerized applications in an AWS cloud environment. Ideal candidate will identify, prove out, test, and implement pipeline process improvements - including utilizing new or existing GitLab or third-party tools or features; exhibit excellent customer service skills to educate customers on pipeline functionality and troubleshoot pipeline issues; be able to interact with all levels of organizational personnel, from training and mentoring teammates to developing and presenting briefs to leadership. Essential Functions: * Develop and implement cloud-native DevSecOps functionality for CI/CD pipeline solutions in AWS; improve and maintain GitLab pipeline configurations.
* Understand/interpret Cyber Security guidelines to resolve code vulnerabilities. * Maintain, monitor, and proactively research/pilot solutions to optimize and improve the parent scan pipeline; provide recommendations for technology advancement to streamline CI/CD tools and processes.
* Assist with GitLab upgrades as received from the vendor (i.e. bi-weekly, monthly, etc.; requires evening support)
* Design and build secure, scalable, and automated container environments using Amazon ECS and EKS
* Configure customer projects/access to pipeline, including configuring git on customer assets and credentials in customer repositories.
* Onboard new applications/customers to the CI/CD environment, working closely with application developers to provide training/technical guidance/troubleshooting assistance.
* Craft/help customers craft gitlab-ci.yaml files to orchestrate their child pipelines or test projects; create, maintain, update, and monitor health checks.
* Research, perform analysis of alternatives, recommend technical solutions, and architect new CI/CD environments and pipelines, such as Cloud migration or supporting classified systems.
* Provide demos/overviews/briefs/newsletters regarding the pipeline and/or associated tools to customers and/or leadership of various levels.
* Update and maintain documentation.
* Provide mentorship to junior teammates.
* Other duties as assigned or required. Requirements Required: * CI/CD implementation experience required.
* Design/development of DevSecOps pipelines experience required.
* Proficient communication and documentation skills with experience preparing technical guidance, how-to instructions, test plans, demos, and/or presenting training to internal and external stakeholders required.
* Experience with Amazon ECS and EKS required.
* CompTIA Sec+ certification is required and must show proof before interview.
* BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience. Desired: * Experience with specific CI/CD related tools such as GitLab Ultimate, Nexus, DORA metrics, and Prisma Cloud (formerly Twistlock) highly desired. * Experience working in a DoD environment highly desired.
* Experience with OpenShift and Nexus is a plus.
* Ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical environment. Education/Experience: * BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience. Security Clearance: * Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI. Benefits * Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) * Retirement Plan (401k, IRA) * Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) * Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) * Short Term & Long Term Disability * Training & Development * Wellness Resources * Stock Option Benefit