DevSecOps; DSO Engineer Security Clearance

Position: DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer with Security Clearance
Overview VTG is seeking a Dev Sec Ops  (DSO) Engineer to join our team at a pivotal moment as we modernize and advance a multimillion‑dollar government data cloud platform. As a DSO Engineer, you will play a central role in designing and implementing the secure, automated cloud foundation that enables this transformation. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role for an engineer passionate about cloud architecture, security, and automation.

You will enable and enhance modern Dev Sec Ops  pipelines, implement comprehensive tagging strategies, support Fin Ops practices, and develop tenant level architectures and security attributes across a complex cloud ecosystem. What will you do? Must be able to work on-site at least 3 days per week Align AWS, Azure, and Oracle infrastructure to support a multi‑tenant, cost‑sharing architecture Design and implement cloud tagging, TBM, and Fin Ops frameworks for tenant‑level cost visibility Build and maintain secure Git Lab CI/CD pipelines for microservices in a Linux/Kubernetes environment Containerize and harden services using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and IaC Establish cloud‑native reference architectures for HA, DR, monitoring, and security Ensure compliance with NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and ATO processes Document systems, pipelines, and processes;

mentor teams on Dev Sec Ops  best practices Do you have what it takes? Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Proven experience designing and implementing Dev Sec Ops  pipelines using Git Lab CI/CD (or equivalent)
* Strong experience with Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
* Familiarity with federal security / compliance frameworks: NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, and ATO
* Working knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure) with the ability to apply concepts
* Scripting or programming proficiency in Python, Bash, Power Shell, or Go
* CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non‑technical audiences

Preferred Qualifications
* Professional cloud architect certification
* Advanced Kubernetes expertise (e.g., CKA or CKAD).
* Experience with Git Ops tooling, Helm chart authoring, and Git Lab administration
* Serverless architecture or data model consolidation experience
* Experience operating in IL2-6 or classified government environments

Education and Experience
* Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years
* 5+ years of hands-on cloud experience across IaaS and PaaS roles supporting high availability and disaster recovery, monitoring and observability, and security architecture activities
* Prior experience supporting enterprise IT, service desks, or mission systems is preferred Security Requirements
* US Citizenship required
* Active DoD Secret clearance required
* Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility