Job description
DevSecOps Engineer (Survivor Portal) - Remote (USA)
DecisionPoint Corporation is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support a secure, cloud-based application for survivors and family members of fallen service members. This remote role, open to candidates in the USA, focuses on providing Tier 3 technical support, implementing CI/CD processes, and ensuring system reliability and cybersecurity compliance.
Responsibilities
- Provide Tier 3 operational and troubleshooting support for production, test, and development environments.
- Maintain and enhance CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated builds, testing, and security scans into deployment workflows.
- Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform or CloudFormation for secure and scalable provisioning within AWS GovCloud IL4/IL5 environments.
- Manage containerized deployments and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes, ensuring consistent configuration and performance across environments.
- Monitor system performance, application health, and security posture using tools such as AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, and Prometheus.
- Support incident response and root cause analysis, ensuring timely resolution of operational issues.
- Apply patches, updates, and vulnerability mitigations in alignment with DoD cybersecurity and RMF standards.
- Collaborate with software developers to integrate DevSecOps automation into Agile sprint cycles.
- Ensure compliance with DISA STIGs, DoD IA controls, and Zero Trust security principles.
- Develop and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and configuration baselines for system sustainment.
- Support data backup and recovery processes, and validate operational continuity plans.
Skills and Qualifications
- Must hold an active Secret clearance.
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in DevSecOps, system administration, or cloud infrastructure engineering.
- Experience supporting secure, cloud-based applications in federal or defense environments.
- Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize CI/CD and containerized systems.
- Proficiency in AWS GovCloud, Linux, and containerized deployments.
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline).
- Familiarity with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible).
- Knowledge of Docker, Kubernetes, and automated build pipelines.
- Understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF, and DISA STIG implementation.
- Experience with system monitoring, log aggregation, and performance tuning.
- Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills in cloud and containerized environments.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical teams.
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver within Agile timelines.
- Focused on automation, reliability, and continuous improvement.
- Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CompTIA Security+ CE, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or Docker Certified Associate (DCA) are highly desirable.
About DecisionPoint Corporation
DecisionPoint Corporation, a Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), is an innovation thought leader in the Defense and Federal communities. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, USA, we have a dedicated workforce of 51-200 employees committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions. Learn more at https://decisionpointcorp.com/.