$100,000 – $120,000/yr

Junior DevSecOps Engineer

United StatesUnited States·Chantilly/herndonentry
CybersecurityDevSecOps Engineer
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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining and operating automated CI/CD pipelines utilizing platforms such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.

Requirements Summary

Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering,

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CybersecurityDevSecOps Engineer

Responsibilities

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  • Pipeline Operations Support: Assist in maintaining and operating automated CI/CD pipelines utilizing platforms such as Jenkins and GitLab CI/CD.
  • Security Integration: Support the integration of security tools and scanning processes into CI/CD workflows, including static code analysis, dynamic code analysis, and vulnerability scanning.
  • Automated Testing Assistance: Help implement and execute automated testing suites, including unit testing, integration testing, and User Acceptance Testing (UAT).
  • Vulnerability Remediation: Collaborate with the development team to help identify and remediate security vulnerabilities and weaknesses in deployed applications.
  • Security Compliance: Maintain adherence to relevant security regulations, standards, and team operational procedures.
  • Mentorship & Growth: Learn and apply Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and modern DevSecOps tools under the guidance of senior technical team members.

Requirements

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  • Clearance: Must be a US Citizen holding an active TS/SCI security clearance with an active Full-Scope Polygraph.
  • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • Experience: 0–4 years of experience with CI/CD concepts, methodologies, or automated pipeline building (academic projects, internships, or professional experience accepted).
  • Infrastructure Automation: Foundational exposure to or basic hands-on experience with automation tools for infrastructure provisioning and configuration management.
  • Version Control: Familiarity with version control systems and collaboration tools such as Git, GitLab, and Jira.
  • Systems Administration: Basic understanding of Linux systems administration and fundamental networking principles.
  • Problem Solving & Communication: Good troubleshooting skills paired with strong communication abilities to discuss technical concepts with teammates.
  • Security Protocol Discipline: Commitment to strict security protocols and DevSecOps best practices.
  • Programming & Scripting: Familiarity with programming languages such as Python, C, or C++.
  • Container Technologies: Exposure to containerized software engineering practices and runtimes.
  • Agile Engineering: Familiarity with Agile software development practices and methodologies.
  • Cloud Exposure: Baseline familiarity with major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP.
  • Scanning Tooling: Exposure to basic security scanning and vulnerability management tools.
  • Certifications: Entry-level or professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner / Developer, or Linux foundation credentials.

US Citizenship with an active TS/SCI security clearance with Full-Scope Polygraph

We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

We are strictly looking for direct, full-time W2 employees. We do not engage with third-party staffing agencies, C2C, or 1099 independent contractors for this role.

Location & Eligibility

Where is the job
Chantilly/herndon, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US

Listing Details

Posted
August 18, 2026
First seen
August 18, 2026
Last seen
August 19, 2026

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Junior DevSecOps Engineer $100k–$120k