Emerging DevSecOps Engineer

Overview

Position Title: DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer

Location: Aberdeen, MD

Reports To: Deputy Program Manager

Job Type: Full-time

Clearance Requirement: TS/SCI (able to process, US citizenship is a must)

Summary:

LufCo is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support a program in Aberdeen, MD. The DevSecOps Engineer will design, secure, automate, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, development environments, infrastructure, and containerized platforms while supporting DoD security and ATO requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines and development environments.
• Collaborate with Development, Engineering, Cybersecurity, Testing, and Operations teams to improve delivery processes.
• Support DoD security requirements, RMF, and ATO activities through automation and secure technical controls.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and automated deployments.
• Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and automation scripts.
• Build and secure Linux and Windows system images for DoD environments.
• Manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Podman, or similar technologies.
• Integrate automated testing and security controls into CI/CD pipelines.
• Support system hardening, patching, configuration, and deployment activities.
• Troubleshoot pipeline, infrastructure, application, networking, and container issues.
• Maintain technical documentation, configuration baselines, and deployment procedures.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience is nice to have.

Experience:

• 6+ years of relevant technical experience of which 4+ years of DevSecOps and/or CI/CD experience.
• Experience with AWS or similar cloud environments.
• DoD environment experience preferred.

Skills:

• CI/CD pipeline design, implementation, and troubleshooting.
• Infrastructure as Code and configuration management.
• Ansible and automation technologies.
• Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, Podman, or similar container platforms.
• Linux, preferably RHEL or RHEL-compatible distributions.
• Windows systems administration and group policy.
• Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages.
• Git and version-control practices.
• AWS and cloud architecture.
• Linux and Windows security hardening.
• DoD RMF and ATO processes.
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and documentation skills.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to travel approximately 10–25% to customer locations, including Aberdeen Proving Ground.
• Standard office environment with occasional client-site, lab, or field work.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Contribute to critical national security initiatives and make a real difference in protecting our nation.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: Work with the latest advancements in SIGINT and related fields.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development, training, and advancement within a growing company.
• Collaborative Environment: Join a team of highly skilled and supportive engineers who are passionate about their work.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive salary, generous PTO, health/dental/vision insurance, 401K matching, tuition reimbursement.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive Pay: Annual salary ranges from $135,000 to $175,000. Salaries depend on labor category, years of experience, education, skills relevant to the position, and type of contract.
• Benefits: Including Paid Time Off; 401K Contribution and Employer Match Contributions; and Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage.
• For the full list of LufCo Benefits, visit our website:

Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being active does not guarantee an immediately available position matching its description. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities and qualifications for this position. It is not an exhaustive list and may be subject to change based on the needs of the company.

LufCo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

LufCo Employees: This position qualifies for up to a Blue Award level referral bonus. For more information, visit the Employee Portal.

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