DevSecOps Engineer

About the Company

VTG is a mission-focused defense contractor delivering modernization solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense and national security community. Headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, VTG provides advanced capabilities across C5ISR, naval engineering, cyber, artificial intelligence, and digital transformation. With a legacy of innovation and a commitment to service, VTG supports warfighters across all domains-land, sea, air, space, and cyber.

About the Opportunity

Join our team as we revolutionize a multimillion-dollar government data platform, transitioning it into a fully self-funded, cost-sharing environment. As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will be instrumental in building the secure, automated cloud foundation that makes this transformation possible. You'll architect cutting-edge DevSecOps pipelines, implement FinOps analytics, and drive tenant-level billing transparency. This high-impact role offers significant visibility for someone passionate about cloud architecture, security, and automation.

Reporting to the PMO's Project Lead, you will:

• Cloud Infrastructure Alignment: Align multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Oracle) with the new cost-sharing architecture.
• Cost Management Framework: Design and implement a comprehensive tagging strategy and Technology Business Management (TBM) framework to translate usage data into actionable cost metrics.
• FinOps Implementation: Deploy infrastructure for the Vault Data Platform (VDP), replacing legacy cost & services tracking and resolving historical billing discrepancies supporting a new cost sharing model
• CI/CD Pipeline Development: Build and maintain secure GitLab CI/CD pipelines for microservices in a Linux/Kubernetes multi-tenant environment.
• Containerization and Security: Containerize and harden services using Docker/Kubernetes; author Helm charts and Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) modules.
• Cloud-Native Architecture & Migration: Lead cloud-native architecture establishing reference patterns for high availability, disaster recovery, continuous monitoring, and security compliance (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, SCAP, ATO).
• Documentation and Mentorship: Thoroughly document all aspects of the project, including pipeline code, engineering runbooks, and updated business processes. Mentor developers on DevSecOps best practices.

Required:

• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain a Secret clearance (current clearance preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in MIS/CIS/CS (or related field) and 5 years of relevant experience, or Master's degree + 3 years of experience.
• 5+ years of hands-on cloud computing experience across IaaS/PaaS, with a strong understanding of high availability, disaster recovery, monitoring, security, and cost optimization.
• Proven experience engineering DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD (or equivalent) and Infrastructure-as-Code.
• Strong Linux and Kubernetes experience, including Docker containerization and Helm.
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and ATO processes.
• Working knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, Oracle) with the ability to apply concepts across platforms.
• Scripting/programming proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Go.
• Security+ certification (or higher) required within 90 days of hire.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Preferred:

• Professional cloud architect certification.
• Advanced Kubernetes expertise (CNCF CKA/CKAD), serverless design experience, or data model consolidation experience.
• Experience authoring Helm charts, using GitOps tooling, and administering GitLab.
• Experience working in IL6 or other classified environments.
• Active Secret clearance and CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher).

Desired Qualities:

• Autonomous & Proactive: Anticipates and addresses potential issues before they impact delivery.
• Collaborative Communicator: Effectively bridges communication gaps between infrastructure, cybersecurity, and PMO teams.
• Detail-Oriented: Maintains meticulous documentation and enforces repeatable processes.
• Agile Mindset: Thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces iterative development and feedback.