DevSecOps Engineer

Key Role:

Apply your expertise in DevSecOps to integrate and enhance security into our software delivery pipelines. Serve as a technical expert, using secure development practices and delivering continuous improvement across our continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) ecosystem. Evolve and secure CI/CD pipelines by integrating and automated security tools such as SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning to meet DoD requirements and reduce operational risk. Enhance DevSecOps pipelines by refining vulnerability detection thresholds, tuning scanners, reducing false positives and optimizing remediation workflows. Harden infrastructure-as-code (IaC) templates and enforce policy-as-code across environments, and conduct risk assessments and contribute to system security plans (SSPs) and continuous authority to operate (ATO) efforts. Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to support secure software delivery. Monitor pipeline activity for anomalies and assist in responding to security incidents. Champion zero trust principles and drive adoption of secure-by-design methodologies across the software development life cycle (SDLC).

Basic Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in cybersecurity engineering and DevSecOps in federal or defense environments employing IaC/CaC, CI/CD, and SSDLC concepts

• 3+ years of experience in scripting, including Python or Bash and automation frameworks

• 2+ years of experience implementing cybersecurity solutions in AWS cloud and container orchestration, including Kubernetes

• Knowledge of best practice cybersecurity and threat-based cybersecurity frameworks, including AI/ML security best practices

• Knowledge of NIST SP 800-53 controls, RMF compliance, eMASS, STIG Manager, STIG Viewer, and SCAP tools

• Knowledge of Agile and Change Management methodologies

• Top Secret clearance

• Bachelor’s degree in Cybersecurity or Computer Science

• Security + certification

Additional Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience reviewing code samples and applying whitelisting or exemption processes 

• Experience developing Zero Trust security solutions for DevSecOps pipelines

• Experience evaluating security tools and assessing fit for inclusion in Development or Operational environments

• Possession of excellent verbal, technical writing, and documentation skills

• TS/SCI clearance

• Master’s degree in IT or Cybersecurity field

• AWS Solutions Architect, AWS Security, CISSP

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; Top Secret clearance is required.

Compensation

At Booz Allen, we celebrate your contributions, provide you with opportunities and choices, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, work-life programs, and dependent care. Our recognition awards program acknowledges employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our values. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in Booz Allen’s benefit programs. Individuals that do not meet the threshold are only eligible for select offerings, not inclusive of health benefits. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Resource page on our Careers site and reviewing Our Employee Benefits page.

Salary at Booz Allen is determined by various factors, including but not limited to location, the individual’s particular combination of education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements. The projected compensation range for this position is $86,800.00 to $198,000.00 (annualized USD). The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position and is just one component of Booz Allen’s total compensation package for employees. This posting will close within 90 days from the Posting Date.

Identity Statement

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Work Model
Our people-first culture prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.

• If this position is listed as remote or hybrid, you’ll periodically work from a Booz Allen or client site facility.
• If this position is listed as onsite, you’ll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for the specific role.

Commitment to Non-Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.