Senior DevSecOps Engineer; TS​/SCI

Senior Dev Sec Ops  Engineer (TS/SCI)

Location: Washington, DC On-site

Clearance: TS/SCI

Metric5 is seeking a highly experienced Senior Dev Sec Ops  Engineer to support the Cache team, leading efforts to design, automate, secure, and optimize mission‑critical cloud infrastructure in AWS Gov Cloud. The ideal candidate will have deep technical expertise in CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and security automation, with a proven track record of enabling secure and scalable solutions in compliance‑driven environments.

This is a hands‑on engineering role requiring on‑site presence five days per week at the client location in Washington, DC.

Architecture, Automation, and CI/CD Leadership

• Design and Implement CI/CD Pipelines:
  Lead the design, development, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, Git Lab CI) to automate and accelerate application delivery, testing, and deployment into secure AWS environments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
  Architect, build, and manage scalable and resilient infrastructure using IaC tools such as Terraform or Cloud Formation.
• AWS Gov Cloud Engineering:
  Design and maintain secure, compliant, and highly available systems in AWS Gov Cloud, ensuring adherence to FedRAMP and agency‑specific security requirements.
• Containerization & Serverless:
  Develop and manage containerized and serverless solutions using AWS Fargate, Lambda, and related services.
• System Optimization:
  Continuously monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize application performance, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Security, Compliance, and Automation

• Dev Sec Ops  Integration:
  Embed security controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance automation directly into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure provisioning processes.
• Access Control and Monitoring:
  Implement and manage robust IAM policies, auditing mechanisms, and security posture assessments across environments.
• Compliance Adherence:
  Enforce FedRAMP and organizational security policies, ensuring full compliance of deployed infrastructure.

Collaboration, Mentorship, and Problem Solving

• Cross‑Team
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with development, cybersecurity, and operations teams to align Dev Sec Ops  strategies with mission goals.
• Technical Leadership:
  Provide mentorship to junior engineers, fostering a culture of automation, continuous improvement, and security‑first development.
• Incident Response:
  Lead root cause analyses and implement preventive measures to strengthen reliability and operational resilience.

• 10+ years of Dev Ops or Dev Sec Ops  engineering experience with a focus on AWS services, CI/CD, and automation
• Expertise in AWS Gov Cloud and services such as Lambda, Cloud Formation, Fargate, RDS, and Elasti Cache
• Hands‑on experience implementing FedRAMP‑aligned or equivalent compliance frameworks
• Proficiency with Terraform or Cloud Formation for IaC
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Java, or JavaScript/Type Script
• Proven experience integrating security automation into Dev Ops processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and non‑technical stakeholders
• Ability to lead complex technical initiatives and manage competing priorities

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Preferred Certification: AWS Certified Dev Ops Engineer – Professional

Years of

Experience:

10+ years of relevant experience

Salary: $150,000 - $160,000 Annually

Clearance: US Citizen with TS/SCI Clearance

Location: The candidate must be local to the Washington, D.C. area and able to report on‑site.

Metric5 is a small business with big company benefits. We have a passionate team of smart, fun, caring professionals, and we are here for the long haul. Join our growing team in a business where your contributions make an enormous impact.

Our organization offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, continuous professional development, with a best in class company culture that is enjoyable to work in and supports the growth of each of our professionals.

• Health & Dental Insurance with 100% of individual…