Sr DevSecOps Engineer III

M9 Solutions

Washington +1 more

On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with hybrid cloud infrastructure experience and security automation expertise will find this role in the federal government sector.

Best fit for

Candidates with hybrid cloud infrastructure experience and security automation expertise will find this role in the federal government sector.
— “hybrid environments such as VMware and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP)”
Individuals with a background in integrating security tools into pipelines and compliance frameworks will align well with this role.
— “integrating security tools into pipelines (e.g., vulnerability scanning, secrets management)”
Candidates with 10+ years of experience in DevOps or related fields and a strong grasp of IaC will be well-suited for this position.
— “10+ years of experience in DevSecOps, Software Engineering, or related engineering disciplines”

Things to consider

This role requires an active TS/SCI clearance, which may be a significant barrier for some candidates.
— “An active TS/SCI clearance is required.”
Candidates must be prepared to work on-site in Washington, DC, as the role is not remotely flexible.
— “work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC”

How to stand out

Highlight experience with secure CI/CD pipeline design and implementation in your resume and interview responses.
— “Designs, implements, and maintains secure CI/CD pipelines for deployment of security tools and supporting infrastructure.”
Demonstrate your ability to integrate security controls into DevOps workflows, using specific examples from past projects.
— “Integrates security controls (SAST, DAST, container scanning, compliance checks) into DevOps workflows.”
Showcase expertise in infrastructure automation using Terraform and Ansible in your application materials.
— “Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform and/or CloudFormation, Ansible).”
Emphasize your background with containerization and orchestration tools like Docker and Kubernetes.
— “Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes).”
Demonstrate your knowledge of security compliance frameworks such as RMF, NIST 800-53, and STIGs.
— “Experience implementing security compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs)”

Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Designing and implementing secure CI/CD pipelines
Automating infrastructure provisioning

Typical background

10+ years of experience in DevSecOps or related engineering disciplines

Skills & requirements

Required

DevSecOpsCi/cd PipelinesInfrastructure As CodeContainerizationOrchestration

Preferred

Enclave-based SystemsAir-gapped Systems

Stack & domain

DevSecOpsPythonBashPowershellTerraformCloudformationAnsibleDockerKubernetesJenkinsGitlab Ci/cdAzure DevopsCybersecurityCloud MigrationInfrastructure As Code

About the role

Original posting from M9 Solutions via Greenhouse

M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.
M9 Solutions is seeking a Sr DevSecOps Engineer III (State) to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Responsibilities
Designs, implements, and maintains secure CI/CD pipelines for deployment of security tools and supporting infrastructure.
Automates infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) across on-premises VMware and cloud environments.
Integrates security controls (SAST, DAST, container scanning, compliance checks) into DevOps workflows.
Supports migration of security platforms into a dedicated enclave, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
Collaborates with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to enforce secure configurations and continuous monitoring.
Implements logging, monitoring, and alerting pipelines for system and application health.
Required Skills and Qualifications
TS/SCI security clearance.
10+ years of experience in DevSecOps, Software Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform and/or CloudFormation, Ansible).
Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes).
Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps).
Experience with hybrid environments such as VMware and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
Experience implementing security compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs), and integrating security tools into pipelines (e.g., vulnerability scanning, secrets management).
Proficiency with Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
Experience supporting enclave-based or air-gapped systems.
Full-Time Employee Compensation
M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
Salary Range$185,000—$210,000 USDM9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at hr@m9solutions.com or 703-936-0880.
M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.
With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.

Source: M9 Solutions careers (Greenhouse)