DevSecOps Engineer

At MetaPhase, we believe Quirky is Cool and being authentic is the only way to be!  We take the work we do very seriously and do a lot of important mission-focused work for our clients. We are individuals with different passions and strengths who take as much joy in the work we do as from those we work with. Today, we have a team that is invested in creating new solutions that lean forward, challenge the status quo, but also reflect our intimate knowledge of our customers’ business. Over the years we have fostered a culture in which we are united by shared values—passion, solidarity, generosity, curiosity, and boldness—and these come alive in the work we do and how we do it.      Together, we know our people are our difference—for our clients and our colleagues.    Are you ready to:

• Work alongside a dedicated and diverse set of people to offer honest advice and practical guidance to our clients?
• Learn and grow by taking advantage of every opportunity available to you?
• Join a company which prides itself on its shared values and inclusive culture? 
• Be the difference and make it happen?

Role Summary

MetaPhase Consulting is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer with 3+ years of experience to support a mission-critical initiative by enhancing security and automation across cloud and on-premise environments. This role involves integrating security into the software development lifecycle and implementing best practices in continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD).

What You Will Be Doing

• Implementing and managing security controls in cloud and hybrid environments.
• Automating security testing and compliance checks within CI/CD pipelines.
• Working with development and operations teams to embed security best practices.
• Deploying and managing monitoring and logging tools for security visibility.
• Ensuring compliance with industry security standards and frameworks.
• Set up incident response protocols, plans, and procedures.
• Train others on security best practices.

What We Need From You (Required) 

• U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS).
• A minimum of 3+ years of experience in DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or cloud security.
• Strong understanding of DevSecOps methodologies and CI/CD tools.
• Hands-on experience with security automation tools.
• Experience with cloud security on AWS and/or Azure.
• Applied knowledge of DevSecOps practices and principles such as continuous improvement, automation, CI/CD, and shift left.
• Superb verbal and written communication skills. Ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences throughout an organization. 
• Ability to create training materials and conduct training sessions.
• Certification: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist, or similar level professional DevOps certification.

Bonus Points (Desired)

• Experience with compliance frameworks (NIST, FedRAMP, ISO 27001).
• Knowledge of zero-trust architecture principles.

Work Location

Hybrid – Washington, DC. Will be onsite 2-3 days a week.  

Travel

None

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer information systems, or related 4-year degree required 

Clearance Level

Ability to Obtain a Public Trust; U.S. Citizenship required (NO EXCEPTIONS) 

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role in the U.S. is 120k-180k.

About MetaPhase Consulting

MetaPhase Consulting is different with a purpose - demonstrating a new approach to the industry that puts employees and culture first! We continue to be recognized by industry as one of the fastest growing and most impactful consultancies in the nation, and are aggressively hiring to grow our team: Fastest Growing

• Inc 5000 Fastest Growing Company - 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 
• Washington Technology Fast 50 Award - 2020, 2021
• Financial Times America's Fastest Growing Companies – 2021, 2022, 2023

 Best Places to Work

• Washington Post Top Workplaces – 2022, 2023
• Washington's Business Journal’s Best Places to Work – 2021, 2022
• Virginia Businesses Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023
• Northern Virginia Technology Council Top 100 Technology Firms – 2020

 Company & Individual Awards

• 2021 Washington Business Journal Small Business – CEO of the Year
• 2021 FedScoop 50 – Industry Leadership Award Nominee
• 2021, 2023 Moxie Award Finalist
• 2022 SECAF Government Contractor Awards ($27.5 to $50 Million in Revenue)
• 2022 FedScoop Best Bosses Finalist – Brett McLaren 
• 2022 Washington Business Journal 40 under 40 –   Brett McLaren
• 2022 FedHealth IT and G2XChange Women in in Leadership Awards – Beth Angerman
• 2022 George Mason University Prominent Patriots in Business – Fred Costa
• 2022 TiE DC Capital ELITE Award
• 2023 Elev8 Engage GovCon Finalist
• 2023 Maryland Tech Council ICON Awards Finalist for Government Contracting Company of the Year: Over $50 Million
• 2023 Greater Washington Government Contractor of the Year ($25 to $75 million) Awards Finalist

 MetaPhase Consulting 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 or veteran status, or any other factors protected by federal, state, or local law.  #LI-Hybrid