Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is seeking an experienced Sr. IT DevSecOps Engineer. The candidate will help build GitLab-based DevSecOps automated pipelines into AWS gov cloud; support and enable application delivery times on CI/CD platform; manage and operate GitLab CI/CD.
Responsibilities
- Build GitLab-based DevSecOps automated pipelines into AWS gov cloud.
- Support and enable application delivery times on CI/CD platform.
- Manage and operate GitLab CI/CD.
Clearance
- Must be clearable.
Citizenship
US Citizenship
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Version Control Systems
- Proficiency with Git
- Advanced knowledge of GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines, merge requests, and issue tracking
- Familiarity with branching, promotion, and release strategies (such as SemRel)
- Familiarity using internalized registries and repositories (Nexus dependency management, internal container registries, etc.)
CI/CD
- GitLab CI/CD
- GitLab runners (configuration and management)
- GitLab components (Or generally developing and utilizing templates for CI/CD jobs in any platform, such as GitHub Actions)
Cloud Platforms
- Demonstrated proficiency with AWS (Lambda, EC2, S3, EBS/EFS, ECS, EKS, SNS, CloudWatch)
- Containerization
- Docker (building, deploying, and managing containers)
- Kubernetes (orchestration, deployment strategies, security, troubleshooting)
- Container security best practices
- Including container hardening strategies, such as maintaining a secure “golden” image
- Deploying and managing container-based runners hosted on EKS
- GitOps tools and deployment principles (such as ArgoCD/Flux)
Security Testing
- Static Application Security Testing (SAST)
- Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST)
- Interactive Application Security Testing (IAST)
- Software Composition Analysis (SCA)
- Container scanning tooling (Trivy, Prisma/Twistlock, Neuvector, etc.)
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Terraform (writing, managing, and optimizing Terraform configurations)
- Other IaC tools (e.g., CloudFormation, Ansible)
Scripting and Programming
- Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
- Basic to intermediate programming skills
- Experience working with a Linux-based shell, managing way around a Linux-based system
- Ability to work well in a paired programming environment at times
Automation
- Creating and maintaining automated security checks and remediations
- Integrating security into automated deployment processes
- Incorporating linting tooling into development processes
- Incorporating unit & performance testing into deployment processes
Certificates
- GitLab certification is preferred
- AWS certification is preferred
Compensation & Benefits12
- Wage Range: Negotiable
- General Benefits: Custom Software Systems, Inc. offers our employees a competitive benefits package that may include:
- Health insurance plans
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Dental
- Vision
- Long-term disability
- Short-term disability
- Basic term life insurance
- Supplemental term life insurance for employees, spouses, and dependents
- Simple IRA
- Parking/Commuting expense reimbursement
- Training/Education
Top Skills
What We Do
Welcome To Custom Software Systems, Inc.
About Custom Software Systems, Inc.:
Headquartered in Leesburg, Virginia, Custom Software Systems, Inc. (CSS) is a certified Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) and certified HUBZone Business. Built on a foundation of trusted client partnerships, CSS has fostered a “stakeholder-centric”, yet disciplined approach to IT solutions development. This ensures our ability to consistently deliver on time and within budget and to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.
Core Expertise:
CSS specializes in developing and implementing Custom Software Solutions and Support Services which deliver high value to our customers. Our skilled team of consultants helps our clients/partners integrate technology that fits their business needs. We provide our clients with a full array of services, including:
- Project Management & Oversight (PMP certified Project Managers)
- Database and Data Management (Certified DBA’s)
- Data Architecture (DAMA and TDWI member)
- Middleware Support (Oracle Fusion Middleware)
- Application Lifecycle Management (ALM)
- Oracle Fusion Middleware Support
- Business Intelligence Support (WebFOCUS, Business Objects, Tableau)
- Full Lifecycle Application Development (Agile, RUP, Waterfall)
- Identity Management
- Operations and Maintenance
Core Values:
CSS was founded on a set of guiding principles that include good old fashioned hard work, ethics, teamwork, and innovation. We establish relationships with our customers that are based on direct and honest communication and perseverance to get the job done which in turn fosters respect and trust. We expect our associates, at every level, to conduct themselves with integrity, honesty and strong ethics in all relationships with customers and employees.
