Role Description
The DevSecOps Administrator provides critical support for the development, security, and operations of Department of Navy systems. This role is responsible for implementing and managing DevSecOps practices, tools, and pipelines to ensure secure, efficient, and automated software delivery. You will act as a primary resource for integrating security into the software development lifecycle, managing CI/CD pipelines, and maintaining strict compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards.
As with any position, additional expectations exist. Some of these are, but are not limited to:
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Adhering to normal working hours
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Meeting deadlines
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Following company policies as outlined by the Employee Handbook
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Communicating regularly with assigned supervisor(s)
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Staying focused on the assigned tasks including company meetings
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Completing other tasks as assigned
Responsibilities
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Pipeline & Infrastructure Automation
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Design, implement, and maintain Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines to automate software builds, testing, and deployments
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Integrate security tools and practices directly into CI/CD pipelines to ensure secure code delivery
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Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation to automate infrastructure provisioning
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Ensure all infrastructure is secure, scalable, and compliant with organizational and Navy policies
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Security Integration & Operations
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Implement security measures throughout the software development lifecycle, including static code analysis, dynamic application security testing (DAST), and vulnerability scanning
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Utilize and manage a modern security stack including GitLab Premium, Invicti, Trivy, AWS ECR managed signing, AWS GuardDuty, and DefectDojo
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Manage AWS GovCloud environments and containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes
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Ensure secure configurations for all cloud resources and container orchestration platforms
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Monitoring, Incident Response & Collaboration
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Implement monitoring tools to track system performance, security, and availability
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Respond to incidents promptly, conduct root cause analysis, and implement corrective actions
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Maintain detailed documentation of DevSecOps processes, configurations, and security controls
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Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to align practices with organizational goals
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Utilize ticketing and project management software including ServiceNow and Jira
Qualifications
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Must be a U.S. Citizen
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Bachelorβs degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
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Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
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Proven experience with containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
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Deep knowledge of security tools and practices, including vulnerability scanning, code analysis, and penetration testing
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Hands-on experience with AWS GovCloud environments and IaC tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
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Active DoD Secret clearance or the ability to obtain one
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If applicable: If you are or have been recently employed by the U.S. government, a post-employment ethics letter will be required if employment with VSolvit is offered
Preferred Qualifications
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Active DoD Secret clearance
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Current Security+ or equivalent DoD 8570 compliant certification
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Experience specifically supporting Department of Navy (DoN) or AWS GovCloud environments
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Professional certifications in AWS (Solutions Architect or DevOps Engineer) or Kubernetes (CKA/CKAD)
Benefits
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Customizable health benefits program
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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
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Life insurance
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Long and short-term disability and other insurance products
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Health Savings Account
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Flexible Spending Account
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401K Retirement Plan options
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Assorted voluntary benefits
Company Description
Join the VSolvit Team! Founded in 2006, VSolvit (pronounced 'We Solve It') is a technology services provider that specializes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, geographic information systems (GIS), business intelligence (BI) systems, data warehousing, engineering services, and custom database and application development. VSolvit is an award-winning WOSB, CA CDB, MBE, WBE, and CMMI Level 3 certified company.
VSolvit LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.