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As the leading Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) integrator, we specialize in transforming outdated command and control systems into dynamic, secure, hybrid cloud environments that enable real-time decision-making and maximize mission success.\nWe are seeking a driven and highly skilled DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer to join our team of trusted advisors and innovators supporting the Department of the Air Force. In this key role, you’ll use your expertise in DevSecOps, platforms, and cloud technologies to design, implement, and maintain the tools and systems that directly power critical national defense missions. The work you do will ensure agility, speed, and security for some of the most challenging operational environments facing our nation.\nThis position offers a hybrid work model, combining remote flexibility with onsite collaboration at our Rosslyn, VA, location, which will be transitioning to Crystal City - placing you at the heart of innovation in national security.\nYour Role: Empowering Agile, Secure, and Reliable Defense Systems\nAs a DevSecOps Engineer, your work will be the backbone of deploying, maintaining, and securing cloud platforms that enable the delivery of mission-critical capabilities.\nYour responsibilities will include:\nEngineering Modern Cloud Solutions: Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud products and services that empower development teams to innovate efficiently.\nStrengthening Security Posture: Implement security automation tools and drive the development of pipelines that proactively mitigate risk in cloud-based platforms.\nImplementing CI/CD Excellence: Develop, manage, and optimize continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes using tools such as GitLab and Bitbucket for seamless, automatic delivery.\nInfrastructure Automation: Write, build, and deploy scripts and infrastructure as code (IaC) to create highly reliable, scalable cloud environments.\nStreamlining Agile DevOps Practices: Collaborate with software developers, production support teams, and cybersecurity experts to apply Agile and DevOps methods that enhance team productivity.\nChampioning Efficiency and Innovation: Identify automation opportunities, develop tooling to support increased pipeline efficiency, and facilitate streamlined product delivery cycles.\nRevolutionizing Legacy Systems: Work on next-gen AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and cross-domain solutions to transform legacy systems into cutting-edge cloud-based architectures.\nSupporting Every Phase of the SDLC: Ensure development pipelines, staging, test, and production environments are secure, scalable, and operationally efficient - 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