ZipRecruiter

Log In

1

Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Zantech

DevSecOps Lead / Chief Engineer

Camp Springs, MD · On-site

$107.40K - $141.50K/yr

The DevSecOps Lead serves as the technical authority for all DevSecOps engineering activities ... contract requirements. " Outstanding Performance...Always!" Our corporate motto represents our ...

Zantech

DevSecOps Lead / Chief Engineer

Camp Springs, MD · On-site +1

$107.40K - $141.50K/yr

The DevSecOps Lead serves as the technical authority for all DevSecOps engineering activities ... contract requirements. " Outstanding Performance...Always!" Our corporate motto represents our ...

3B Staffing LLC

DevSecOps Engineer

Newark, DE · Hybrid

$51.75 - $70.75/hr

DevSecOps Engineer Must have: * 7+ DevOps Engineer * Linux or Yocto (Mosaic or Kirkstone) * 5 years ... This is a contract opportunity, reporting to the lead senior DevOps engineer on the project. The ...

Changeis

DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps Engineer Remote We are actively recruiting for a DevSecOps Engineer for a contract to modernize a large suite of applications. The successful candidate possesses and applies expertise on ...

Resource Point LLC

DevSecOps Engineer

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$56.50 - $77.25/hr

DevSecOps Engineer Location: Bethesda, MD Duration: Longterm (36 Months) * The DevSecOps Engineer ... that lead to the successful integration of various DevSecOps practices as part of a CI/CD ...

Hirekeyz Inc

DevSecOps Engineer

Washington, DC · Remote

DevSecOps Engineer Duration: Long Term Contract Location: Remote / Washington, DC (Remote Flexibility Available) Clearance: Ability to obtain MBI (Tier 2) clearance required We are seeking a highly ...

Purple Drive Technologies

DevSecOps Engineer

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$55 - $75.50/hr

Contract We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer with strong hands-on experience in CI/CD pipeline automation, ITIL-based operations, and AWS EKS environments . The ideal candidate will support ...

LufCo

DevSecOps Engineer

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Collaborate with the Security Lead to ensure that the tools are compliant with security ... Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being ...

LufCo

DevSecOps Engineer

Aberdeen, MD · On-site

$100K - $160K/yr

Collaborate with the Security Lead to ensure that the tools are compliant with security ... Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being ...

Starfish

DevSecOps Engineer

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$130K - $165K/yr

Lead requirements development and documentation for distributed M&S architectures Qualifications ... No Position Contingent Upon Award of Contract: Yes Salary Range - Colorado: $130,000-$165,000 The ...

LufCo

DevSecOps Engineer

Aberdeen, MD

Collaborate with the Security Lead to ensure that the tools are compliant with security ... Position availability can vary due to dynamic, evolving contract needs. This job posting being ...

Barrow Wise Consulting, LLC

DevSecOps Engineer Enjoy problem-solving, need a venue to display your creativity, and emerging ... Barrow Wise will continue to lead the industry in delivering new solutions to clients and persevere ...

next page

Showing results 1-20

People also search for

All JobsContract Lead Devsecops Engineer Jobs

Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer information

See salary details

$42.5K

$123.8K

$180.5K

How much do contract lead devsecops engineer jobs pay per year?

As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract lead devsecops engineer in the United States is $123,784.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $102,500.00 and $135,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Contract Lead DevSecOps Engineer, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Contract Lead DevSecOps Engineer, you need expertise in software development, cloud infrastructure, security best practices, and experience with automation tools, often supported by a degree in computer science or a related field. Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, containerization platforms like Docker and Kubernetes, security frameworks, and certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) are highly valuable. Exceptional leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills make someone stand out in this position. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring secure, efficient, and collaborative software delivery in complex, fast-evolving technical environments.

What are the main challenges a Contract Lead DevSecOps Engineer faces when integrating security into fast-paced development pipelines?

As a Contract Lead DevSecOps Engineer, balancing rapid software delivery with robust security measures is a key challenge. You’ll often need to quickly assess existing workflows, identify security gaps, and implement automated security checks without slowing down development. Collaborating with cross-functional teams—developers, IT, and security—requires strong communication and an ability to advocate for security best practices. Additionally, adapting to different client environments and toolsets can require a high degree of technical flexibility and problem-solving.

What are Contract Lead DevSecOps Engineers?

Contract Lead DevSecOps Engineers are experienced professionals who oversee and implement security, development, and operations practices within software development teams on a contract basis. They are responsible for integrating security into every stage of the software development lifecycle, ensuring code quality, and leading teams in adopting best practices for automation and continuous delivery. As contract workers, they are typically hired for specific projects or timeframes to provide specialized expertise in DevSecOps processes and tools. Their leadership ensures that security is not an afterthought but a core component of development and deployment pipelines.
More about Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer jobs
What cities are hiring for Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer jobs? Cities with the most Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer job openings:
What are the most commonly searched types of Lead Devsecops Engineer jobs? The most popular types of Lead Devsecops Engineer jobs are:
What states have the most Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer jobs? States with the most job openings for Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer jobs include:
What job categories do people searching Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer jobs look for? The top searched job categories for Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer jobs are:
Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer jobs near you
Infographic showing various Contract Lead Devsecops Engineer job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 85% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,784 per year, or $59.5 per hour.
Lead DevSecOps Engineer- Secret Clearance Required

Lead DevSecOps Engineer- Secret Clearance Required

Sherpa 6

Spring Lake, NC • On-site

$110K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 18 days ago

Job description

Travel Requirement: Up to 10%
Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required (interim OK)
Citizenship: US Citizenship required
Job Description:
Sherpa 6 is seeking a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to oversee the secure design, automation, and execution of our software delivery pipelines. We build mission-critical systems for the Department of Defense (DoD) and commercial customers where security, reliability, and compliance are essential. This role is responsible for integrating security throughout the software development lifecycle, automating infrastructure and deployments, and ensuring consistent, compliant releases across all environments. The ideal candidate is a hands-on technical leader who can drive DevSecOps best practices while collaborating across engineering, QA, security, and program teams.
Responsibilities:
  • Lead the design and implementation of secure CI/CD pipelines across development, staging, and production environments.
  • Own the end-to-end software release process, ensuring reliability, traceability, and compliance.
  • Integrate automated security scanning (SAST, DAST, dependency, container) into build and deployment workflows.
  • Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or Pulumi to provision and manage cloud environments.
  • Ensure compliance with DoD and industry security standards (e.g., RMF, NIST, STIGs).
  • Collaborate with development and QA teams to validate release readiness and enforce quality gates.
  • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve build, deployment, and infrastructure issues.
  • Implement logging, monitoring, and observability best practices across environments.
  • Drive process improvements to increase automation, efficiency, and deployment reliability.
  • Maintain release documentation, runbooks, and security artifacts required for audits and ATO support.
  • Mentor junior and mid-level DevSecOps engineers to enhance their skillsets and grow a team

Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 10+ years of experience in software release engineering, build engineering, DevOps, or related field.
  • Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
  • Strong knowledge of source control systems (Git, branching strategies, tagging).
  • Experience with scripting and automation (e.g., Python, Bash, Groovy, PowerShell).
  • Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Solid understanding of software development lifecycle (SDLC) and agile methodologies.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen attention to detail.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Must be a US citizen

Qualities of Exceptional Candidates:
  • Experience with developing and configuring solutions for integrating automated security tasks, such as scans and documentation, into CI/CD pipelines or IT workflows
  • Knowledge of Linux operating systems
  • Experience working in the DoD or government realms is a plus.
  • Familiarity with DISA STIGs and automated scanning

About Sherpa 6
At Sherpa 6 we love to solve problems and provide the best solutions for our customers. Our approach to a problem is to find a user-focused and design-driven solution that is simple yet functional and effective. We are a group of enthusiastic forward-thinkers who are excited to build amazing solutions with bleeding-edge technology. We hire people who are forward thinkers, passionate about what they do, love to collaborate and want to constantly learn. We enjoy what we do and we're not afraid to put the extra effort in to accomplish the mission; call us Sherpas. As a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business, we know what it means to serve. We have made it our mission to be the leaders in solutions that protect and give our Warfighters the edge they need when put into harm's way.
Background/Drug Screening
Successful completion of a pre-employment background & drug screening will be required as a condition of hire.
ADA
Sherpa 6 will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act 1990.
EEO/AA
Sherpa 6 does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services and is an equal access/opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package, covering the cost of medical for you and your family; we also offer dental, vision, health and wellness benefits and a generous retirement savings plan. We believe that our employees can manage their workload and their personal life, therefore we extend a generous PTO policy. This allows our employees to balance their lives as they see fit.
Salary Range
The proposed salary range is reflective across all Sherpa 6 locations, years of experience, and skill levels. Salary negotiations will be based on a host of factors including but not limited to your geographic location, prior experience, relevant skills, education, and certifications.
Salary Description
$110,000-$150,000

Apply