ICF’s Digital Modernization division is a rapidly growing, entrepreneurial, technology department, seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support upcoming needs with our federal customers.
Our Digital Modernization division is an information technology and management consulting department that offers integrated, strategic solutions to its public and private-sector clients. ICF has the expertise, agility, and commitment to design, build, and operate high-performance IT engines to support all aspects of our client’s business.
We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to support a federal client by helping integrate security practices into modern cloud and application delivery workflows. You will work alongside senior DevOps, security, and application teams to support CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, automated testing, and security controls in alignment with federal standards. Work is fully remote within the United States on government-furnished equipment, with core collaboration hours in Eastern Time.
Job Location: Remote work is authorized. Must support US Eastern time zone working hours.
*If you accept this position, you should note that ICF does monitor employee work locations blocks access from foreign locations/foreign IP addresses and prohibits personal VPN connections.
What You Will Do:
- Assist in the development, maintenance, and monitoring of CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitLab CI or Jenkins, including artifact management (e.g., Nexus)
- Support automated deployment and environment promotion for applications built on a COTS/low-code platform (e.g., Appian), from development through test and production
- Help implement automated quality gates in pipelines — unit/integration test execution, automated regression suites, and code-quality/static analysis — in support of contract quality targets
- Help integrate security scanning and compliance checks into build and deployment pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, container scanning)
- Support cloud infrastructure in AWS or Azure, including GovCloud regions, with an emphasis on security best practices; support infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or platform-native tooling
- Support monitoring and observability — log aggregation and streaming to enterprise monitoring (e.g., Splunk), alerting, performance testing (e.g., JMeter) — and assist with troubleshooting and incident response
- Support backup/recovery operations and availability, recovery-time, and recovery-point objectives
- Document configurations, processes, and security controls to support audits, Assessment & Authorization (ATO) activities, and continuous-monitoring evidence
- Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment
- Learn and apply federal security frameworks such as NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP
What You Will Bring:
- U.S. citizenship, required due to federal contract requirements
- Must reside in the United States (U.S.) and the work must be performed in the United States (U.S.), as this work is for a federal contract and laws do apply
- Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable federal agency background investigation / suitability determination
- 5+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity
What We Would Like You To Have:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
- An active federal security clearance or a prior favorable federal background investigation (supports reciprocity and faster onboarding)
- Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices; experience with GitLab and/or Jenkins specifically
- Familiarity with at least one cloud platform (AWS or Azure preferred, including GovCloud)
- Working knowledge of Linux (e.g., RHEL) and Windows Server environments, and basic scripting (Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar)
- Exposure to DevSecOps and security tooling (e.g., SonarQube, Tenable, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, Prisma Cloud)
- Experience with Docker and basic Kubernetes or OpenShift concepts
- Familiarity with SIEM/log-analysis platforms such as Splunk
- Exposure to low-code or COTS application platforms (e.g., Appian, Salesforce, ServiceNow) and their deployment/release models
- Basic familiarity with relational databases (e.g., SQL Server)
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or other federal security standards
- Entry-level certifications such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Security+, or similar
- Experience supporting applications in a regulated or government environment
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ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.
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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.
The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:
$98,614.00 - $167,644.00Nationwide Remote Office (US99)Skills Required
- U.S. citizenship
- Residence in the United States and performance of work within the United States
- Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable federal agency background investigation or suitability determination
- At least 5 years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field
- Active federal security clearance or prior favorable federal background investigation
- Understanding of CI/CD concepts and DevOps practices, preferably with GitLab or Jenkins
- Familiarity with AWS or Azure, including GovCloud
- Working knowledge of Linux and Windows Server environments
- Basic scripting experience with Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar
- Exposure to DevSecOps and security tooling such as SonarQube, Tenable, Snyk, Trivy, Checkov, or Prisma Cloud
- Experience with Docker and basic Kubernetes or OpenShift concepts
- Familiarity with SIEM or log-analysis platforms such as Splunk
- Exposure to low-code or COTS platforms such as Appian, Salesforce, or ServiceNow
- Basic familiarity with relational databases such as SQL Server
- Familiarity with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, or other federal security standards
- Entry-level certification such as AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals, Security+, or similar
- Experience supporting applications in a regulated or government environment
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple medical plan choices (UHC PPO/HDHP and Kaiser in some areas) come with employer HSA/HRA funding and wellness incentives, with dental and vision included. Mental-health access is emphasized via Modern Health, offering up to 10 therapy and 10 coaching sessions annually.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-building resources include Maven support on UHC plans, $10,000 lifetime fertility/surrogacy reimbursement, and $5,000 for adoption, milk-shipping, and clinician-led programs. Caregiver and 24/7 resources are also available through the EAP.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a 5% discount is broadly available and regularly highlighted in postings. This adds a straightforward path for employees to build ownership alongside salary and benefits.
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