9th Way Insignia · 1 month ago
Chief DevSecOps Engineer
Ashburn, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$101K/yr - $156K/yr
5+ years exp9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers. The Chief DevSecOps Engineer will lead the design and implementation of security solutions and practices, while mentoring junior engineers and ensuring compliance throughout the software development lifecycle.
AnalyticsInformation TechnologySoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems, which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers
Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements
Responsible for integration and implementation of the computer system security solution
Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in computer security
Performs risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle
Mentorship and training of junior DevSecOps Engineers
Leads the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide DevSecOps practices, tools, and pipelines
Focuses on integrating security and compliance at every stage of the software development lifecycle, ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure delivery of applications and services
Key technical leader, the Chief DevSecOps Engineer collaborates with product managers, solution architects, engineers, security teams, and IT operations to foster a culture of automation, rapid iteration, and continuous learning
Champions best practices in infrastructure as code, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and zero-trust architecture, while meeting stringent federal and agency-specific compliance requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in technical discipline; Associate's Degree and 4 years of experience; 8 years of experience in lieu of degree to meet education requirement
5+ years of proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer
Expertise with modern DevSecOps toolchains, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and configuration management tools
Strong knowledge of software security principles, secure coding practices, and experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation tools
Understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, service meshes, and event-driven systems
Familiarity with federal security frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP), NIST standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53), ATO processes, and Section 508 accessibility requirements
Ability to integrate compliance controls and reporting into DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring continuous compliance monitoring and documentation
Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills
Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities
Ability to influence and build consensus among diverse technical and business stakeholders
Preferred
CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist)
CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
CDP (Certified DevSecOps Professional)
CompTIA Security+
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
401(k)
Basic Life A&D
STD
LTD
PTO
Telehealth
Paid holidays
FSA
HSA
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Traveling Assistance
Company
9th Way Insignia
9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB) that provides results-oriented technical solutions to the federal government.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Steve Ikirt
Chief Executive Officer
Philip Vincenzes
Chief Technology Officer
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