DevSecOps Engineer Principal - Platform
SAIC - Arlington, VA
Hiring: DevSecOps Engineer Principal - Platform Company: SAIC Location: Arlington, VA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 17:51:54 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Agile, Bitbucket, CI/CD, Confluence, Docker, GitLab, Helm, IaC, Infrastructure as Code, Jira, Kanban, Kubernetes, Podman, Scrum, Secret Clearance About the job Experience: •A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 9+ years of relevant expertise (or a Master’s degree and 7+ years, or a Ph.D. with 4+ years). •9+ years of relevant expertise (or a Master’s degree and 7+ years, or a Ph.D. with 4+ years). Required Skills: •This position offers a hybrid work model, combining remote flexibility with onsite collaboration at our Rosslyn, VA, location, which will be transitioning to Crystal City — placing you at the heart of innovation in national security. •Your Role Empowering Agile, Secure, and Reliable Defense Systems •As a DevSecOps Engineer, your work will be the backbone of deploying, maintaining, and securing cloud platforms that enable the delivery of mission-critical capabilities. •Engineering Modern Cloud Solutions Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud products and services that empower development teams to innovate efficiently. •Strengthening Security Posture Implement security automation tools and drive the development of pipelines that proactively mitigate risk in cloud-based platforms. •Implementing CI/CD Excellence Develop, manage, and optimize continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes using tools such as GitLab and Bitbucket for seamless, automatic delivery. •Infrastructure Automation Write, build, and deploy scripts and infrastructure as code (IaC) to create highly reliable, scalable cloud environments. •Streamlining Agile DevOps Practices Collaborate with software developers, production support teams, and cybersecurity experts to apply Agile and DevOps methods that enhance team productivity. Qualifications: •We’re looking for resourceful, motivated professionals passionate about cloud platforms, automation, and secure systems operations. •U.S. Citizenship with an active Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain a TS/SCI. •A proven track record in fast-paced DevOps/DevSecOps environments, particularly in CI/CD development and deployment using GitLab and Bitbucket. •Security automation for cloud platforms, ensuring infrastructure meets hardened configurations. •Cloud platforms such as CloudOne One, AWS, or similar ecosystems. •Management of container workloads through tools like Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and Podman. •Developing Agile software solutions with Scrum, Kanban, and collaboration tools (e.g., Atlassian Jira, Confluence). •Securing multi-level security networks (MILS/MLS) and integrating cross-domain solutions. •Expertise in end-to-end pipeline development, from securing code repositories to ensuring smooth release management. •Deep familiarity with security practices for cloud-based platforms. Compensation: •$160,001 - $200,000 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!