DevSecOps Engineer

Job Title:DevSecOps Engineer

Location: Reston, VA or Charleston, SC

Clearance Required: TS/SCI

Employment Type: Full-Time

Company Overview

Echelon Services LLC is a Native Hawaiian-Owned 8(a) small business that delivers mission-critical IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and engineering solutions to federal and defense agencies. With a commitment to operational excellence and national security, our work supports some of the most vital government programs in the country. We combine cultural values with cutting-edge technology to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Position Summary

Echelon Services is seeking a seasoned DevSecOps Engineer with 10-15 years of experience in secure software development and deployment practices across Department of Defense (DoD) environments. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in DevSecOps methodologies, have hands-on experience with GitLab (GTLB), and possess in-depth knowledge of cloud and automation tools including AWS, Elastic, and Apache NiFi. Familiarity with the Risk Management Framework (RMF) is required, and prior intelligence community (IC) experience is highly desirable.

This position is ideal for a technical leader who thrives in complex environments and understands how to integrate security at every step of the software development lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure CI/CD pipelines using DevSecOps best practices.
• Leverage GitLab for version control, CI/CD automation, and secure code scanning.
• Deploy, configure, and monitor systems and microservices within AWS environments.
• Integrate Elastic Stack for logging, metrics, and operational observability.
• Build and manage data flows using Apache NiFi in support of secure data processing pipelines.
• Collaborate with security and compliance teams to align development practices with RMF requirements.
• Conduct security assessments and implement automated security controls throughout the SDLC.
• Work with developers, infrastructure teams, and cyber engineers to continuously improve security posture.
• Support the development of DevSecOps policies, procedures, and toolkits for enterprise adoption.
• Provide technical mentorship and guidance across engineering teams.

Required Qualifications

• 10-15 yearsof experience in DevSecOps or secure software engineering in DoD environments.
• Strong proficiency in GitLab (GTLB) for CI/CD pipelines and code repository management.
• Hands-on experience with AWS, including deployment, monitoring, and security controls.
• Familiarity with Apache NiFi.
• Working knowledge of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and how it applies to software development.
• Prior experience supporting DoD programs or projects.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills with the ability to explain complex systems to diverse stakeholders.
• IAT Level II certification (Security+ or equivalent)
• AWS Certified Security Specialty SCS-C02

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the Intelligence Community (IC) or classified environments.
• Splunk Enterprise Certified Admin
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
• Experience implementing zero trust architectures or secure enclave strategies.

Echelon Services LLCis an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Salary at Echelon Services is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual's particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $180,000 - $200,000 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Echelon's total compensation package for employees.

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