Freelance Remote Devsecops Engineer Jobs in Virginia

Position: DevSecOps Engineer

Location: Remote / Alexandria, VA

Clearance: Preferred US Gov Secret or above clearance (not a hard requirement)

Whitespace is dedicated to delivering innovative technological solutions that meet the highest standards of security and compliance. We are seeking a highly experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join our team and play a key role in strengthening our cybersecurity posture and supporting federal compliance requirements.

We are seeking a DevSecOps Engineer with deep expertise in DoD DevSecOps Reference Architecture, secure CI/CD implementation, and Defense cloud environments (AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, DoD Cloud or Air gapped environments). The ideal candidate combines hands-on engineering capability with a strong understanding of DoD cybersecurity requirements, RMF compliance, and infrastructure automation.

The Senior DevSecOps Engineer will lead efforts to integrate security practices into our development and operations processes, with a primary focus on assisting the company in obtaining and maintaining a DoD/DoW Authorization to Operate (ATO). If you're passionate about making a difference in the world and being part of groundbreaking technology in national security, this position is for you!

This position is 100% remote! We're looking for a candidate who is a U.S. citizen and resides in the contiguous United States. You'll be a W-2 employee of GeoDelphi, Inc., and we do not accept third-party applications. This role requires less than 20% travel.

Requirements

1. Secure CI/CD and Cloud Infrastructure

• Design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines aligned with DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design (DSOP).
• Automate deployment of secure environments using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation for DoD or FedRAMP-compliant systems.
• Integrate static code analysis (SAST), dynamic testing (DAST), container scanning and various security toolsets within pipelines to enforce continuous compliance.

2. Security Baselines & Compliance Integration

• Implement and manage DoD STIGs, DISA baselines, and RMF controls in Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Translate DoD security controls into automated enforcement and validation within development pipelines.
• Develop scripts and tools for compliance validation (e.g., OpenSCAP, Chef InSpec, PowerSTIG).
• Help co-develop & maintain technical documentation for RMF authorization and continuous monitoring processes.

3. Automation & Toolchain Management

• Implement and manage DevSecOps tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, ArgoCD, Harbor, Nexus, SonarQube, Anchore, etc.
• Automate container security and orchestrate deployments using Kubernetes (Big Bang, Iron Bank images or similar.
• Manage secret storage, credential rotation, and logging using Vault, DoD-approved KMS, or AWS Secrets Manager.

4. Collaboration and Governance

• Work closely with security, development, and operations teams to ensure alignment with DoD RMF, NIST SP 800-53, and/or FedRAMP.
• Collaborate with Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), Information Systems Security Managers (ISSMs) and Security Control Assessors for ATO package development.
• Serve as an internal primary subject matter expert in federal compliance standards and cybersecurity practices.

EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 7+ years of hands-on experience with DevSecOps in AI/ML or data-intensive systems.
• Familiarity with OpenShift or Kubernetes security hardening.
• Knowledge of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) concepts.
• Proven experience managing and driving successful ATO processes.
• Expertise with DevSecOps tools, practices, and frameworks.
• Strong understanding of federal security compliance standards (e.g., NIST 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP).
• Hands-on experience with cloud environments (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and containerization (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Strong scripting and automation skills (Python, Bash, or similar).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and documentation abilities.
• Active security clearance or eligibility to obtain one.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Previous experience directly supporting government contracting or federal agencies.
• Relevant certifications such as: Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), AWS Certified Security or DevOps Engineer, HashiCorp Certified Terraform Associate

Benefits

GEODELPHI BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans
• Unlimited PTO Federal Holiday Paid Leave
• 12 weeks of paid Parental Leave
• Employer paid STD/LTD
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K plan and Employer Match Professional Development Assistance
• Equity Incentive Plan

Who we are: GeoDelphi, Inc. dba Whitespace is building AI solutions for global leaders. Recognized as the most innovative company in the Geospatial Industry, Whitespace exponentially accelerates speed-to-answer with powerful analytics, high-cadence data feeds, and human expert-machine teaming. Our answers are rooted in truth data about human activity, delivering reliable decision advantage that keeps pace with world events. Whitespace is headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia. For further information, visit: http://www.inthewhitespace.com.

GeoDelphi, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, disability, or Veteran status.