Sr. DevSecOps
hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find a Senior DevSecOps. See details below: About The Role: Expression is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer to support the modernization of Data Systems with a primary focus on DevSecOps in Azure Cloud. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining secure CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure within sensitive and classified environments to ensure delivery of mission-critical data analysis and machine learning applications. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with Azure Cloud, Azure DevOps and other modern DevSecOps tooling, DoD compute environments and security compliance and modern infrastructure automation practices. About the Company: Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for their clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with their clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.
Responsibilities: Infrastructure & Cloud Management:
Design, deploy, and manage Azure Cloud architecture within DoD guidelines
Manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) deployments
Ensure compliance with DoD security requirements and best practices
Lead cross-functional teams in defining secure infrastructure requirements
CI/CD Pipeline Development:
Develop and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines
Implement deployment strategies aligned with DoD security protocols
Automate build, test, and deployment processes using Azure DevOps Pipelines
Ensure code security through pipeline integration
Security & Compliance:
Implement and maintain security controls per DoD requirements
Conduct security assessments and vulnerability remediation
Collaborate with security teams on RMF documentation
Ensure continuous compliance with DoD security standards
System Reliability:
Monitor system performance and security
Implement logging and monitoring solutions Lead incident response and problem resolution
Ensure resilience and high availability for mission-critical systems
Qualifications: Eligible for Secret clearance
Current Security+ certification (or must obtain within 30 days)
One of the following:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field with 5+ years of DevOps experience
8+ years of relevant DevOps/Cloud engineering experience
Experience with Azure DevOps implementing DevSecOps pipelines in commercial and classified environments.
Experience with the container ecosystem - Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, etc.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) automation
Experience with Azure Commercial Cloud and Azure Government Cloud
Strong scripting skills in Python or other languages
Preferred Qualifications: Experience implementing DoD Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
Strong understanding of the Risk Management Framework (RMF)
Knowledge of DoD security documentation requirements
Experience with security scanning tools (Nessus, SonarQube, Aqua Security, or similar) and remediation
Database administration (SQL, NoSQL, Vector, etc.)
Elasticsearch/OpenSearch administration
Version control
Linux administration
Experience in data engineering tools and technologies like Databricks, Spark, Hadoop, and data warehousing solutions
Familiarity with machine learning concepts and tools
Experience with data visualization tools like Power BI or Tableau
Relevant cloud security certifications (e.g., Azure Security Engineer Associate)
Benefits: Expression offers competitive salaries and benefits, such as: 401k matching PPO and HDHP medical/dental/vision insurance Education reimbursement Complimentary life insurance Generous PTO and holiday leave Onsite office gym access Commuter Benefits Plan