DevSecOps Engineer

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer

Location: Reston, Virginia (Onsite - 5 days a week) 

Clearance Requirement: Active TS/SCI Security Clearance

Join Plus3 IT Systems! We are at the forefront of cloud computing, providing comprehensive and cutting-edge solutions across a wide array of critical domains. But we don’t stop at implementing technology; we are trusted advisors, delivering expert analysis to fully understand our clients unique challenges and objectives. Our passion is all about empowering our customers to reach their strategic goals. This mission is fueled by our exceptional teams of innovative technology practitioners, who bring deep technical skills and an unwavering commitment to excellence. At Plus3 IT, we foster agile, collaborative processes, working hand-in-hand with our clients to ensure transparency, flexibility, and ultimately, their success in the cloud. 

What You’ll Bring to Plus3:

• A passion for working on cutting-edge, high-profile projects and a drive for delivering solutions 
• An insatiable curiosity: you ask why, proactively exploring and sharing ideas
• A love for learning new technologies and sharing them with your team
• A keen interest in utilizing Cloud-based and Open Source tools for problem-solving
• A strong self-starter that flourishes in a team environment; and love the ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with customers, vendors, and engineering teams to solve complex business problems

What You’ll Do: 

• Build and manage secure container platform environments that directly support our customer's mission-critical operations.
• Implement key platform capabilities using cloud-native technologies, ensuring robust and scalable solutions.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of existing container software and orchestration capabilities (Kubernetes, Docker, Rancher).
• Apply best practices to design and implement containerization processes, aligning with established customer standards.
• Support the adoption of secure container practices, helping clients effectively integrate new tools and approaches.
• Grow your expertise in Containerization, Orchestration, and Microservices while contributing to essential cloud platforms for our clients.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Requirements: 

• Active TS/SCI Security Clearance 
• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related discipline
• 5+ years of hands-on experience contributing to the design, implementation, and support of DevOps tooling and robust CI/CD pipelines
• 3+ years of practical experience with containerization technologies, including building secure container images and orchestrating deployments within Kubernetes environments
• 2+ years of experience managing Kubernetes deployments with GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux, including a proven ability to develop and customize Helm charts
• Experience with automation tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, or Chef)
• Demonstrated experience developing and supporting custom applications in a production cloud environment, understanding the full software development lifecycle
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) principles and tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation), encompassing automated infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and management within CI/CD workflows
• Working knowledge of container networking, storage solutions, and advanced monitoring practices within containerized environments

Bonus Points/Desired Skills: 

• Cloud Certifications: AWS, GCP, or Azure security or DevOps certifications are a plus
• Hands-on experience with at least one major cloud platform (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
• Proficiency in Python or Java for tooling and automation
• Experience with cloud-native monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus/Grafana, ELK Stack, FluentD)
• Familiarity with various CI/CD tools and migration strategies (e.g., Jenkins, Git, TeamCity)
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby) and experience with configuration formats (JSON, YAML)
• Understanding of foundational system administration and Linux/UNIX environments

What You’ll Love About Plus3:

• Invested in You: Your growth is our priority. We offer a growth environment fueled by continuous training designed to keep your skills sharp.
• Culture That Connects: Expect a supportive environment where collaboration thrives, and you'll feel like you belong from the moment you walk in (or log on!).
• Your Voice, Amplified: You'll have direct access to senior leadership, where your insights are not only heard but actively shape our direction. 
• More Than Just a Job – A Calling: We're deeply passionate about our mission and the impact our technical expertise has on the nation.
• Where Expertise Earns Esteem: Our strong technical reputation speaks for itself. You'll be working alongside the best, contributing to innovative solutions that make a real difference.
• True Partnership, Real Impact: We're not about hierarchy; we're about true partnership. Every member of our team is a vital contributor, and your expertise will be integral to our success. 

If you're a talented and driven individual seeking a fulfilling career where your technical skills, passion, and ideas are valued, and where you'll be part of a supportive and forward-thinking team, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.

At Plus3 IT Systems, we believe our success is driven by the unique contributions of every employee. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we make employment decisions based solely on an individual’s qualifications, skills and merit, and without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. We are committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact [email protected].

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

This is a full-time position and work days are Monday through Friday in Reston with possibility of moving to Fort Belvoir in the future.  Specific work hours are established with Team Lead. Work location may vary, including onsite requirements which are outlined in the requirements and confirmed with Team Lead.