DevSecOps Engineering Intern

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineering Intern
Clearance Required: None
Work Location: Tysons Corner, VA

The DevSecOps Engineering Intern will support the development and maintenance of secure, AI-driven application development pipelines within Alpha Omega's Continuum AF Secure track.

This role focuses on integrating security-by-design practices and AI-powered automation into application stacks used for federal government solutions.

The intern will collaborate with the internal engineering team to support AIOps-driven security automation, AI-assisted vulnerability detection, intelligent compliance monitoring, and compliance-aligned development practices. This internship provides hands-on experience with secure software development, AI-augmented DevSecOps pipelines, AI coding assistants, AI-driven threat modeling, and federal security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and the NIST AI Risk Management Framework (AI RMF).

This role also helps strengthen Alpha Omega's ability to maintain a production-ready, AI-enhanced secure stack used for technical proposal demonstrations, client solutions, and rapid prototype development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support development and enhancement of AI-augmented DevSecOps pipelines within the Continuum AF Secure track
• Assist with integration of AI-assisted SAST/DAST tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot Autofix, Semgrep with LLM triage, Snyk AI, SonarQube AI) into internal development pipelines
• Leverage AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Amazon CodeWhisperer, Tabnine) to accelerate secure code generation while validating AI-generated code for security compliance
• Support AIOps initiatives including AI-driven log analysis, anomaly detection, automated incident response, and intelligent alerting within CI/CD environments
• Assist in developing and fine-tuning AI/ML models for automated vulnerability classification, threat prioritization, and security pattern recognition
• Evaluate and implement AI-powered security scanning tools that use machine learning to reduce false positives and improve detection accuracy
• Contribute to development of secure application stack components used for demonstrations, prototypes, and proposal support
• Help document NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, and NIST AI RMF-aligned security control implementation patterns for internal reuse across engagements
• Support AI security governance by helping assess risks associated with AI/ML model deployment, including adversarial attack surfaces, data poisoning, and model integrity
• Support automation efforts to reduce manual security review processes through AI-driven pipeline enhancements and intelligent workflow orchestration
• Assist with AI-powered vulnerability detection, triage, and remediation efforts using LLM-based analysis
• Collaborate with engineering teams to maintain secure coding practices, AI-safe development standards, and compliance-ready infrastructure patterns
• Participate in technical discussions related to secure SDLC, compliance automation, cloud security, and responsible AI integration in federal environments

Required Qualifications:

Required Experience/Skills:

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in at least one backend language such as:
  
  
  
  • Python
  • js
  • Java
  
  
  
  
• Familiarity with frontend frameworks (React preferred)
• Foundational knowledge of secure coding practices and OWASP Top 10
• Understanding of static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST)
• Experience using AI coding assistants (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Amazon CodeWhisperer) for code generation, debugging, and refactoring
• Basic understanding of prompt engineering for security-focused AI tools and LLM-based code analysis

Technical Exposure

• Basic experience with cloud platforms (AWS or Azure preferred)
• Familiarity with containerization tools such as Docker or Kubernetes
• Exposure to AI/ML or LLM-based tools used for automation/coding/operations

AI & AIOps Exposure

• Familiarity with AI/ML concepts including supervised/unsupervised learning, NLP, and LLM architectures as they apply to security automation
• Exposure to AIOps platforms or concepts such as AI-driven monitoring, intelligent alerting, predictive analytics for infrastructure, and automated remediation
• Understanding of AI security risks including prompt injection, model evasion, data poisoning, and adversarial machine learning
• Experience or coursework involving AI-powered coding/security tools
• Familiarity with LLM-based code review and vulnerability analysis workflows

Compliance & Security Knowledge

• Familiarity with federal security frameworks such as:
  
  
  
  • NIST 800-53
  • FedRAMP
  • FISMA
  
  
  
  
• Academic or project-based experience is acceptable.

Learning & Development Opportunities

During the internship, the selected candidate will:

• Work alongside senior security engineers and certified professionals (CISSP/CISM level)
• Gain exposure to federal Authorization to Operate (ATO) processes
• Build hands-on experience with DevSecOps pipelines and security automation tools
• Develop a portfolio of secure government-grade engineering work
• Learn best practices for secure software development lifecycle (SDLC) in federal environments

Expected Outcomes

By the end of the internship, the candidate will have:

• Contributed to AI-assisted SAST integration within the secure pipeline
• Helped document two NIST 800-53 / FedRAMP-aligned security implementation patterns
• Supported automation improvements that reduce manual security review overhead by approximately 10-15%

Career Path Opportunity:

This internship is designed to support Alpha Omega's long-term talent pipeline. Successful candidates may be considered for future roles such as:

• Junior DevSecOps Engineer
• Secure Full Stack Developer
• Compliance Automation Engineer

These roles support federal modernization programs across agencies such as Department of Defense, DHS, and civilian agencies requiring secure application development environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

(Required or Preferred) Education:

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in:
  
  
  
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Human-Centered Design
  • Information Technology
  • or a related technical field
  
  
  
  

Application Deadline: June 1st, 2026

Our Company:

Alpha Omega is an award-winning solutions provider dedicated to delivering mission-enabling technology and strategic solutions for our customers. Since our founding in 2016, we have grown to over 700 employees nationwide consisting of former operators, technologists, and strategists who bring decades of government and industry experience. They are united by one purpose: ensuring our nation's continued global leadership.

We have a unified operating model providing technical capabilities and solutions for customers across two main business units:

• National Security - supporting agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Navy, Air Force, Army, and the Department of State (DOS).
• National Resilience - supporting agencies such as Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Treasury, Health & Human Services (HHS), National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Through strategic partnerships, intellectual property, and relentless drive for innovation, Alpha Omega is shaping the future of government technology. We are proud to be a Virginia Best Places to Work 8 times, an Inc. 5000 honoree 7 times, and a Washington Post Top Workplaces 4 times. Join us in driving transformation that secures the nation's future.

Culture and Values:

Guided by our core values-Harmony, Engagement, Accountability, Resourcefulness, and Tenacity (HEART)- we foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning and are committed to delivering high-impact solutions. We recognize and reward hard work.

Alpha Omega's culture is driven by our values and mission. We invest in top talent through mentorship, growth, and meaningful work. We value individuality, reward integrity, and foster a diverse, high-performing team united by purpose-at work, in service, and in the community.

Alpha Omega Integration, LLC (Alpha Omega) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status, or any other protected class.

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