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The Role
Design, build, and operate secure AWS-native CI/CD pipelines using CDK/CloudFormation, integrate SAST/DAST/SCA and policy-as-code, automate compliance (FedRAMP/NIST), embed AI-assisted tooling, support blue/green and canary deployments, monitor pipeline health, and collaborate with stakeholders to manage risks and meet delivery goals.
Summary Generated by Built In
The DevSecOps Engineer builds and operates secure delivery pipelines for the platform using AWS-native tooling. You will implement CI/CD, infrastructure-as-code, and security automation, embedding shift-left practices and AI-assisted tooling across the SDLC.
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a technical team and possess current DevOps/DevSecOps experience with AWS, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, security automation, and scripting. Required qualifications include 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience; hands-on AWS and infrastructure-as-code (CDK/CloudFormation); experience with CI/CD tooling and security automation; and scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar). The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen; dual citizenship is not permitted, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Must be willing to work a HYBRID schedule (2 days) in Reston, VA and client locations in the Washington, D.C. area as required.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Required Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Job Description Acknowledgement
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This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and non- essential job functions are subject to modification.
Dunbar Consulting, Inc. is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by state or federal law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Salary $75,000 - $90,000 (Based on Pertinent Experience)
The ideal candidate must be able to work independently while collaborating effectively within a technical team and possess current DevOps/DevSecOps experience with AWS, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, security automation, and scripting. Required qualifications include 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience; hands-on AWS and infrastructure-as-code (CDK/CloudFormation); experience with CI/CD tooling and security automation; and scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar). The candidate must be a U.S. Citizen; dual citizenship is not permitted, and the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance. Must be willing to work a HYBRID schedule (2 days) in Reston, VA and client locations in the Washington, D.C. area as required.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
- Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using AWS-native tooling, such as CodePipeline and CodeBuild.
- Implement infrastructure-as-code with AWS CDK/CloudFormation.
- Integrate security scanning (SAST/DAST/SCA) and policy-as-code into pipelines.
- Automate compliance evidence for FedRAMP/NIST controls.
- Support environment provisioning and deployment automation (blue/green, canary).
- Embed AI-assisted tooling for scanning, testing, and pipeline authoring.
- Monitor pipeline health and improve delivery metrics.
- Collaborate with the team on design and refinement.
- Identify technical issues and communicate risks or blockers early.
- Collaborate with project managers, product owners, and other stakeholders to meet project goals.
Required Qualifications:
- Education or professional experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience.
- Hands-on AWS and infrastructure-as-code (CDK/CloudFormation).
- Experience with CI/CD tooling and security automation.
- Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar).
- Strong communication and presentation skills.
- Consistent on-time attendance and reliability.
- Must be adaptable/flexible as priorities change.
- Must be enthusiastic and have passion for learning and constant improvement.
- Availability during normal business hours and as needed after hours or weekends.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members.
Preferred Qualifications:
- AWS certification (DevOps or Security)
- FedRAMP/NIST experience
- Familiarity with AI-assisted DevSecOps tooling
Job Description Acknowledgement
By signing below, I acknowledge that I have read and understand the responsibilities and duties for the role that I’m in. This confirms that my manager and/or Human Resources has gone over this with me.
This job description will be reviewed periodically as duties and responsibilities change with business necessity. Essential and non- essential job functions are subject to modification.
Dunbar Consulting, Inc. is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic prohibited by state or federal law. We are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment, and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.
Salary $75,000 - $90,000 (Based on Pertinent Experience)
Skills Required
- Education or professional experience in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related field
- 3+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience
- Hands-on AWS and infrastructure-as-code (CDK/CloudFormation)
- Experience with CI/CD tooling and security automation
- Scripting experience (Python, Bash, or similar)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Consistent on-time attendance and reliability
- Availability during normal business hours and as needed after hours or weekends
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with team members
- U.S. Citizen (dual citizenship not permitted)
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust Clearance
- Willingness to work a hybrid schedule (2 days) in Reston, VA and client locations in the Washington, D.C. area as required
- AWS certification (DevOps or Security)
- FedRAMP/NIST experience
- Familiarity with AI-assisted DevSecOps tooling
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The Company
What We Do
Dunbar Consulting, Inc. (DCI) has been providing sophisticated technology solutions and consulting services to clients across commercial and government sectors in the DC region for over 20 years. In our more than two decades in business, DCI has endured the dot.com bust, 9/11, the 2008 financial crisis and the recession that followed, government shutdowns, and a global pandemic. Throughout this communal trek, DCI has responded to the ever-changing dynamics in our economy and our nation and will continue to do so with long-term sustainability and growth in mind.
