OST, Inc. · 18 hours ago
Cybersecurity / DevSecOps Engineer
Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence, specializing in Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services. The Sr. Cybersecurity / DevSecOps Engineer provides cybersecurity engineering and DevSecOps support to Government programs, ensuring security is embedded throughout the system lifecycle and collaborating with various teams to address security requirements.
Information TechnologyManagement ConsultingService Industry
Responsibilities
The Sr. Cybersecurity / DevSecOps Engineer provides cybersecurity engineering and DevSecOps support to Government programs to ensure systems are designed, developed, deployed, and sustained with security embedded throughout the system lifecycle
Daily responsibilities include supporting the implementation of cybersecurity requirements in accordance with DoD and Federal policies; integrating security controls into CI/CD pipelines; and supporting secure software development practices
The role collaborates closely with systems engineers, developers, cloud architects, and program managers to ensure security requirements are addressed throughout system design, development, testing, deployment, and sustainment
Additional duties include supporting Risk Management Framework (RMF) activities; developing and maintaining security automation, scripts, and tools; supporting vulnerability scanning and remediation efforts; implementing identity and access management controls; and monitoring system security posture
The Cybersecurity / DevSecOps Engineer supports the preparation and review of cybersecurity documentation, technical artifacts, and compliance evidence and assists with security testing, validation, and accreditation activities
The role provides technical recommendations to improve system security, automation, and operational efficiency and supports continuous improvement of secure development and operations practices
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting cybersecurity engineering, DevSecOps, or secure system development within a DoD, Federal, or enterprise environment
Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Demonstrated experience with secure software development and DevSecOps practices
Demonstrated experience with CI/CD pipelines and automation tools
Demonstrated experience with Risk Management Framework (RMF) or similar cybersecurity compliance frameworks
Demonstrated experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation
Demonstrated experience with security monitoring and incident response support
Demonstrated experience with cross-functional collaboration across development, operations, and security teams
Active TS/SCI or Secret security clearance (required)
Preferred
Experience supporting enterprise transformation, cloud-based systems, or digital modernization programs
Familiarity with DevSecOps tools and platforms such as GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub, and Kubernetes
Familiarity with cloud security architectures
Familiarity with NIST SP 800-series publications and RMF tools
Industry certifications such as Security+, CISSP, CISM, or similar credentials
Cloud security or DevSecOps certifications
Benefits
Full benefits
Possible bonus potential based on merit and performance
Company
OST, Inc.
OST solves complex problems and overcomes challenges to deliver optimized, value-driven solutions that improve our customers’ business operations and advance their missions by building a great firm that attracts, develops, excites, and retains exceptional people.
Funding
Current Stage
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