Senior DevSecOps Engineer

We're seeking an innovative DevSecOps Engineer to spearhead our submarine combat systems modernization initiative. In this role, you'll architect and implement secure, automated pipelines that revolutionize how we deliver capabilities to the warfighter. You'll bridge the gap between legacy applications and modern containerized environments, embedding security throughout the software lifecycle. As a key player in our digital transformation, you'll establish the processes and tools that enable rapid, secure software delivery while meeting the rigorous security requirements of classified naval systems. This position offers a unique opportunity to apply cutting-edge DevSecOps practices to mission-critical systems that directly support national security objectives. This is a hybrid position in Manassas, VA. 

Key Responsibilities:  

• Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines for tactical applications 

• Develop containerization strategies for legacy applications following MOSA principles 

• Create and maintain automated testing frameworks for complex systems 

• Implement security controls throughout the deployment pipeline 

• Optimize build pipelines  

• Configure and manage policy frameworks for Kubernetes 

• Establish security monitoring and compliance validation for container workloads 

• Develop and implement SELinux policies for container security 

• Collaborate with application teams to optimize containerization approaches 

• Automate security validation to achieve continuous Authority to Operate (cATO) 

• Support application teams with container best practices and troubleshooting 

• Participate in developing and implementing visualizations and dashboards using monitoring tools based on customer requirements. 

• Manage and maintain PaaS supporting tools. 

• Provide PaaS service training for development, DSOP and integration teams. 

• Secret or Top-Secret Clearance eligibility. 

• 10+  years of experience designing, implementing, and maintaining enterprise infrastructure solutions. 

• Have in-depth, hands-on experience with building cloud-native platforms at scale for containerized workloads. 

• Perform and support day2 operations and troubleshooting on Kubernetes environments. 

• Leverage Kubernetes management and container orchestration tools. (RKE2) 

• Experience with orchestration deployment tools with automation and GitOps. 

• Ability to develop multi-stage CI/CD processes and pipelines to help accelerate software delivery. 

• Understanding of DoD security requirements and RMF processes. 

• Hands on experience with Kubernetes, Ansible, Vault, Jenkins, GitLab and Grafana/Loki stack. 

• Experience working in Agile environments with Business Analysts, Scrum masters, and sprint cycles leveraging tools like Jira or Rally. 

• Ability to effectively communicate with different level stakeholders (both technical and nontechnical) and provide solutions and presentations as needed. 

• Proven experience of delivering complex project engagements leveraging devsecops and cloud-native technologies and concepts. 

• Experience with software development in C++ and/or Java a plus. 

• CKS, CKA, and/or CKAD is a plus. 

We Value:

• Drive: Passion and energy to implement quality technical solutions. Self-motivation and intellectual curiosity
• Commitment to Quality: Passion to conceive and produce world-class solutions that drive real-world value for the customer
• Customer Focus: Consultative approach to solving problems for customers. Expectations management.
• Communication: Superior communication skills. Ability to clearly articulate problems, solutions, risks, rewards etc. (written and verbal)
• Technical Skills: Love for technology. You have to be inherently passionate about technology.
• Business Acumen: Technology ultimately is used to enable the business. We look for people who understand how the businesses can be enabled through their technical solutions

What we offer:

• Ability to make a noticeable difference for the organization and our customers
• Tremendous growth opportunity by becoming part of a rapidly growing organization. It’s not your tenure but what you can bring to the table that defines how your career will be shaped. You control your growth.
• Complex but interesting challenges to improve the depth and breadth of your technical and business skills. Our consultants are business technologists and understand how technology drives business. 
• Competitive pay and benefits

Work authorization requirement: US Citizen

Oteemo is an equal employment and affirmative action employer. We evaluate qualified applicants on merit and business needs and not on race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other factor protected by law. Oteemo complies with the law regarding reasonable accommodations for handicapped and disabled employees.