DevSecOps Platform Engineer

Overview

Why is MTSI known as a Great Place to Work?

• Interesting Work:  Our co-workers support some of the most important and critical programs to our national defense and security.  
• Values: Our first core value is that employees come first.  We challenge our co-workers to provide the highest level of support and service, and reward them with some of the best benefits in the industry. 
• 100% Employee Ownership: we have a stake in each other's success, and the success of our customers.  It's also nice to know what's going on across the company; we have company wide town-hall meetings three times a year.  
• Great Benefits - Most Full-Time Staff Are Eligible for: 
  • Starting PTO accrual of 20 days PTO/year + 10 holidays/year
  • Flexible schedules
  • 6% 401k match with immediate vesting
  • Semi-annual bonus eligibility (July and December)
  • Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - a separate qualified retirement account
  • Up to $10,000 in annual tuition reimbursement
  • Other company funded benefits, like life and disability insurance
  • Optional zero deductible Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance plan
• Track Record of Success:  We have grown every year since our founding in 1993

Modern Technology Solutions, Inc. (MTSI) is a 100% employee-owned engineering services and solutions company that provides high-demand technical expertise in Digital Transformation, Modeling and Simulation, Rapid Capability Development, Test and Evaluation, Artificial Intelligence, Autonomy, Cybersecurity and Mission Assurance.

MTSI delivers capabilities to solve problems of global importance. Founded in 1993, MTSI today has employees at over 20 offices and field sites worldwide.

For more information about MTSI, please visit www.mtsi-va.com.

Responsibilities

Your essential job functions will include but may not be limited to:

• Design, implement, and manage secure cloud infrastructure solutions (AWS, Azure).
• Automate cloud resource rollout using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and Ansible.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines with security best practices (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD).
• Help with release management and deployment of microservices in a Kubernetes environment (AWS EKS, Azure AKS).
• Maintain and enhance helm charts for deployment of Docker-based microservices.
• Enhance logging, monitoring, and alerting capabilities using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK Stack.
• Ensure compliance with industry security standards and frameworks (NIST 800-171).
• Help with vulnerability assessments, security monitoring, and incident response automation.
• Work with developers to implement secure coding practices and application security testing.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize cloud costs, security, and performance.
• Develop documentation and training materials to promote DevSecOps culture across the organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in DevOps, Security, or Infrastructure Engineering.
• Proficiency with cloud security best practices.
• Proficiency with continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) principles and tools.
• Proficiency with administering Linux-based operating systems.
• Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash).
• Proficiency with git-based development workflows and pipelines.
• Experience with security tools such as SAST, DAST, SIEM, and IDS/IPS.
• Proficient working in Agile teams and associated tools (JIRA, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, as well as part of a team.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills, with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Desired Requirements:  

• Knowledge of programming languages such as Java, Golang, JavaScript.
• Knowledge of SQL and experience with database management.
• Knowledge of IAM, RBAC, and Zero Trust security models.
• Security certifications (CISSP, CISM, OSCP, AWS/Azure Security).
• Experience with serverless architectures and microservices security.
• Experience working in air-gapped environments (IL6).
• Familiarity with software supply chain security (SBOM, Dependency Scanning).
• Familiarity with security testing methodologies and tools, such as vulnerability scanning and penetration testing.
• Familiarity with SATCOM, spectral processing and EMI (Electromagnetic Interference).

Education Requirements:  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or related field.

Clearance Requirements:

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.
• Top Secret, Desired.
• U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

The pay range for this position in California is $125,000/year to $160,000/year; or in Colorado is $115,000/year to $150,000/year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on established government contract wages, job- related knowledge, skills, and experience, and other factors. MTSI also offers a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via MTSI's internal or external careers site.