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System One

Sr. IT DevSecOps Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

$74.25 - $98.50/hr

Senior IT DevSecOps Architect Washington, DC - onsite ship required per government contact Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance Type: Multi-Year Contract Open to W2 and C2C Deadline to apply:

System One

Sr. IT DevSecOps Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

Senior IT DevSecOps Architect Washington, DC - onsite US citizenship required per government contact Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance Type: Multi-Year Contract Open to W2 and C2C ...

System One

Sr. IT DevSecOps Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

Senior IT DevSecOps Architect Washington, DC - onsite US citizenship required per government contact Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance Type: Multi-Year Contract Open to W2 and C2C ...

System One

Sr. IT DevSecOps Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

Senior IT DevSecOps Architect Washington, DC - onsite US citizenship required per government contact Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance Type: Multi-Year Contract Open to W2 and C2C ...

A.C. Coy

DevSecOps Architect (Remote)

Falls Church, VA · Remote

* Tier One Technologies is seeking a DevSecOps Architect to design and build a robust, self-healing DevSecOps ecosystem that balances rapid deployment with uncompromising security standards. The role ...

System One

Sr. IT DevSecOps Architect

Washington, DC · On-site

Senior IT DevSecOps Architect Washington, DC - onsite US citizenship required per government contact Must be able to obtain Public Trust clearance Type: Multi-Year Contract Open to W2 and C2C ...

A.C. Coy

DevSecOps Architect (Remote)

Falls Church, VA · On-site +1

$69.25 - $89.50/hr

Tier One Technologies is seeking a DevSecOps Architect to design and build a robust, self-healing DevSecOps ecosystem that balances rapid deployment with uncompromising security standards. The role ...

A.C. Coy

DevSecOps Architect (Remote)

Falls Church, VA · Remote

$69.25 - $89.50/hr

Tier One Technologies is seeking a DevSecOps Architect to design and build a robust, self-healing DevSecOps ecosystem that balances rapid deployment with uncompromising security standards. The role ...

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As of Jul 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for devsecops architect in the United States is $53.37, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $45.43 and $62.26 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DevSecOps Architect?

A DevSecOps Architect is a professional responsible for integrating security practices into the DevOps process, ensuring that security is considered at every stage of software development and deployment. They design, implement, and oversee security automation, policies, and tools within CI/CD pipelines. Their role involves collaborating with development, operations, and security teams to build secure, scalable, and compliant systems. DevSecOps Architects help organizations shift security left, reducing vulnerabilities and increasing the reliability of software releases.

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

To thrive as a DevSecOps Architect, you need expertise in cloud security, infrastructure as code, continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD), and a solid background in software development and cybersecurity principles. Familiarity with tools and platforms such as AWS, Azure, Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, and security certification like CISSP or AWS Certified Security is typically required. Strong problem-solving skills, communication, and the ability to foster a culture of collaboration between development, security, and operations teams are crucial soft skills. These competencies ensure secure, scalable, and efficient software delivery pipelines that protect organizational assets and streamline development processes.

What are the main challenges a DevSecOps Architect faces when integrating security into CI/CD pipelines?

A DevSecOps Architect often encounters challenges such as balancing rapid development cycles with thorough security checks, ensuring compliance without slowing down deployments, and managing the integration of diverse security tools into existing CI/CD workflows. Collaborating across development, operations, and security teams to foster a shared security mindset can also be demanding. Effective communication and automation are key to overcoming these obstacles and ensuring security is seamlessly embedded throughout the software development lifecycle.
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Senior IT DevSecOps Architect

Senior IT DevSecOps Architect

Apetan Consulting llc

Washington, DC • On-site

$80 - $150/hr

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Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Position Title: Senior IT DevSecOps Architect

Location: Washington, D.C. (locals please )

Duration: to the end of the year with likely extensions   

Contract through Year End - Strong likelihood of extension
Onsite Location: New York Ave NW, Washington, DC 20006
5 days a week until further notice.

Position Responsibilities:

As a Senior IT DevSecOps Architect, you will lead the design, implementation, and optimization of secure cloud-based application and infrastructure environments. Your primary focus will be integrating development, security, and operations best practices to support the modernization of enterprise applications and migration from legacy platforms to cloud-native solutions. Key responsibilities include:

  • Designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and highly available cloud infrastructure environments.
  • Architecting and supporting multi-environment deployments across development, testing, staging, and production.
  • Developing and implementing DevSecOps strategies, standards, and best practices.
  • Designing, building, and optimizing Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines.
  • Implementing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions to automate provisioning and configuration management.
  • Integrating security controls and compliance requirements throughout the software development lifecycle.
  • Automating operational processes to enhance efficiency, reliability, and consistency.
  • Supporting containerized application deployments and orchestration platforms.
  • Designing and implementing monitoring, logging, and observability solutions for ongoing optimization.
  • Collaborating with cross-functional teams including development, security, infrastructure, and business stakeholders to deliver secure and reliable solutions.
  • Evaluating emerging technologies, tools, and frameworks to continually improve DevSecOps capabilities.
  • Identifying and mitigating security risks in cloud and application environments.
  • Driving process improvement initiatives and establishing operational best practices.
  • Creating and maintaining technical documentation, architecture diagrams, and operational procedures.
  • Optimizing system performance, scalability, reliability, and resiliency.

 

Essential Skills, Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Seven (7) or more years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, cloud infrastructure, or related technical disciplines.
  • Strong experience with Amazon Web Services (AWS), including secure cloud architecture and administration.
  • Thorough understanding of cloud security principles, security controls, and industry best practices.
  • Expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform.
  • Proficiency with scripting and automation languages such as Python and Bash.
  • Experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines to support modern application delivery.
  • Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and Amazon ECS.
  • Familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git.
  • Exposure to monitoring and logging platforms such as AWS CloudWatch and Grafana.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud networking concepts and their implementation.
  • Experience with Identity and Access Management (IAM) and access control frameworks.
  • Background in implementing automated testing frameworks and test-driven development practices.
  • Demonstrated leadership in cross-functional teams, ability to drive collaboration and alignment.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Qualifications:

  • Experience with Splunk administration, monitoring, or security analytics a plus.
  • Background supporting federal, government, or highly regulated environments preferred.
  • Familiarity with NIST 800-53 security controls and compliance frameworks is advantageous.
  • Experience with FISMA compliance processes and security authorization activities preferred.
  • Proficiency in designing and supporting cloud-native and microservices-based architectures.
  • Background implementing security automation and compliance-as-code solutions.
  • Relevant certifications highly desirable, including:
    • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
    • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or other Kubernetes certification
    • Docker certification
    • GitLab Certified Git Associate, CI/CD Associate, or Security Specialist
    • HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate