DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer

Overview

VTG is seeking a DevSecOps (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 DevSecOps pipelines, implement comprehensive tagging strategies, support FinOps 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 FinOps frameworks for tenant‑level cost visibility

Build and maintain secure GitLab 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 DevSecOps best practices

Do you have what it takes?

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proven experience designing and implementing DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab 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, PowerShell, 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 GitOps tooling, Helm chart authoring, and GitLab 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

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VTG offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Flexible Schedules, Pet Insurance, 401(k) Retirement, Education Assistance, Student Loan Repayment, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, and more! Learn more about our benefits here.

National Security customers’ most challenging and dynamic mission requirements. VTG delivers force modernization and digital transformation solutions that expand America’s competitive advantage in the modern battlespace. Whether at sea, in the air, on land, or in cyberspace, our agile solutions ensure our Defense and National Security customers meet their most challenging and dynamic mission requirements. VTG delivers Tomorrow’s Transformation Today.

VTG delivers transformative solutions at sea, in the air, on land, and in cyberspace. If you are looking to work on exciting projects at an organization that appreciates your contributions and rewards performance, join VTG today – tomorrow can’t wait.