DevSecOps Engineer

Tyto Athene is searching for a skilled DevSecOps Engineer to join our cloud, security, and compliance team supporting Defense, Federal, and Commercial organizations requiring to comply with DOD RMF, FedRAMP, and CMMC requirements using cloud services.

 

Responsibilities:

• The DevSecOps Engineer will combine the best practices of development, security, and operations, enabling the team to build, deploy, and maintain secure applications and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will work alongside our development, security, and operations teams to ensure security is embedded throughout the CI/CD pipeline and the entire software development lifecycle.
• The right candidate with have experience with application modernization and migration by moving from monolithic systems to cloud-native services using microservices such as EKS, Lambda, and manage data services.
• Work with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure) to ensure secure configuration and compliance with best practices.

Required:

• 5+ years of work experience as a DevSecOps Engineer.
• Proven experience in DevSecOps engineering with a focus on security.
• Demonstrated experience with microservices and application modernization and migrations on AWS GovCloud and Microsoft Azure.
• BA/BS or MA/MS degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or related field.
• Strong experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools.
• Familiarity with cloud-native services including but not limited to Kubernetes, Serverless and managed dataservices & pipelines.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.

Desired:

• Expertise in security tools and practices such as vulnerability scanning, automated security testing, and penetration testing for DOD and Federal Systems requiring FIPS, NIST SP 800-53, DOD CC SRG compliance.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).

Clearance:

• Secret clearance is required

Certification:

• Security + desired
• AWS Professional Solutions Architect or similar

Location:

• Remote local to Washington DC metro area. Occasional on-site work at Pentagon.

Compensation:

• Compensation is unique to each candidate and relative to the skills and experience they bring to the position. This does not guarantee a specific salary as compensation is based upon multiple factors such as education, experience, certifications, and other requirements, and may fall outside of the above-stated range.

Qualifications Tyto Athene is a trusted leader in IT services and solutions, delivering mission-focused digital transformation that drives measurable success. Our expertise spans four core technology domains—Network Modernization, Hybrid Cloud, Cybersecurity, and Enterprise IT—empowering our clients with cutting-edge solutions tailored to their evolving needs. With over 50 years of experience, Tyto Athene proudly support Defense, Intelligence, Space, National Security, Civilian, Health, and Public Safety clients across the United States and worldwide.    At Tyto Athene, we believe that success starts with our people. We foster a collaborative, innovative, and mission-driven environment where every team member plays a critical role in shaping the future of technology. Are you ready to join #TeamTyto?    Tyto Athene, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, [sexual orientation, gender identity,] national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any characteristic protected by applicable law.