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DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$80K - $175K/yr

Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools. * Engineer and implement solutions and provide ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$80K - $175K/yr

Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools. * Engineer and implement solutions and provide ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$80K - $175K/yr

Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools. * Engineer and implement solutions and provide ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

As Sr. DevSecOps Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining ... Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing while ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

As Sr. DevSecOps Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining ... Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing while ...

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DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$80K - $175K/yr

Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools. * Engineer and implement solutions and provide ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$80K - $175K/yr

Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools. * Engineer and implement solutions and provide ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$80K - $175K/yr

Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools. * Engineer and implement solutions and provide ...

Devsecops Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$85 - $105/hr

Description As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing ... guiding junior engineers on IaC best practices. * Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts by ...

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Description As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing ... guiding junior engineers on IaC best practices. * Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts by ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

As Sr. DevSecOps Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining ... Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing while ...

Posted today

Description As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer III, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing ... guiding junior engineers on IaC best practices. * Lead advanced troubleshooting efforts by ...

DevSecOps Engineer Responsibilities and Duties: * Design, implement, and maintain secure DevSecOps ... Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on information security initiatives.

DevSecOps Engineer

Reston, VA · On-site

$118K - $155K/yr

As Sr. DevSecOps Engineer, you'll play a critical role in designing, implementing, and maintaining ... Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, technical guidance, and knowledge sharing while ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site +1

$80K - $175K/yr

Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools * Engineer and implement solutions and provide ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Arlington, VA · On-site

$67.50 - $90.25/hr

DevSecOps Engineer Responsibilities and Duties: * Design, implement, and maintain secure DevSecOps ... Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership on information security initiatives.

DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · On-site

$80K - $175K/yr

Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools * Engineer and implement solutions and provide ...

DevSecOps Engineer

Mclean, VA · Remote

$80K - $175K/yr

Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members * Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools * Engineer and implement solutions and provide ...

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How much do junior devsecops engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 12, 2026, the average yearly pay for junior devsecops engineer in the United States is $71,799.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $48,500.00 and $80,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a Junior DevSecOps Engineer?

A Junior DevSecOps Engineer is an entry-level professional who helps integrate security practices into the software development and operations (DevOps) process. They work alongside developers, IT operations, and security teams to ensure that applications are designed, developed, and deployed securely. Their responsibilities often include automating security checks, monitoring systems for vulnerabilities, and responding to security incidents under the guidance of senior team members. This role is ideal for those with foundational knowledge in IT, security, or development who are looking to grow their skills in the rapidly evolving field of DevSecOps.

What are some common challenges faced by a Junior DevSecOps Engineer when integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline?

Junior DevSecOps Engineers often encounter challenges such as balancing security requirements with the fast pace of development, identifying and remediating vulnerabilities early in the deployment process, and ensuring automated security checks do not disrupt workflow efficiency. Collaborating closely with developers and operations teams is essential to foster a culture of shared responsibility for security. Gaining familiarity with a variety of security tools and cloud environments is also crucial, as the landscape is continuously evolving and requires ongoing learning.

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

To thrive as a Junior DevSecOps Engineer, you need a foundational understanding of software development, IT operations, cybersecurity principles, and a relevant degree or certification in computer science or information security. Familiarity with CI/CD tools like Jenkins, containerization platforms such as Docker and Kubernetes, and security scanning tools like Snyk or SonarQube is typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective collaboration skills help set candidates apart in this role. These skills ensure secure, efficient software delivery and foster a culture of proactive security within development teams.

What is the difference between Junior Devsecops Engineer vs Junior Security Engineer?

AspectJunior Devsecops EngineerJunior Security Engineer
CertificationsCompTIA Security+, AWS Certified Security, or similarCompTIA Security+, CISSP (entry-level), CEH
Work EnvironmentCollaborates with development, operations, and security teams in CI/CD pipelinesFocuses on security assessments, monitoring, and incident response
Industry UsageUsed in DevOps-focused organizations integrating security into developmentCommon in cybersecurity teams across various industries

While both roles require security knowledge and certifications, the Junior Devsecops Engineer emphasizes integrating security into development and deployment processes, whereas the Junior Security Engineer focuses on security monitoring, assessments, and incident handling. The Devsecops role is more aligned with DevOps practices, making it suitable for organizations adopting continuous integration and delivery.

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DevSecOps Engineer

Steampunk

Mclean, VA • Remote

$80K - $175K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 15 days ago


Job description

The AI Strike team is creating mission critical AI Applications. As a DevSecOps Engineer you will work with AI Engineers, Application Engineers, and Data Scientist to make the AI Applications we are creating Production ready. This includes application security hardening, creating build and deployment automation using Terraform, Helm Charts, and other build and deployment automation tools. We are creating high impact applications that are helping drive the organization and mission.


As a DevSecOps Engineer, you will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering features to support cloud and application development. We are looking for candidates with 3-5 years experience with cloud platform services and DevSecOps practices such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and process automation.

Responsibilities include: 

  • Current USDA Public Trust 
  • Establish development tools and infrastructure for automation
  • Understand the needs of stakeholders and conveying this to developers
  • Automate and improve development, testing, deployment, and release processes
  • Test and examine code written by others and analyze results
  • Ensure that systems are safe and secure against cybersecurity threats
  • Identify technical problems, perform root cause analysis, and develop software updates and ‘fixes’
  • Work with software developers and software engineers to ensure that development follows established processes and works as intended
  • Support enterprise Cloud applications or infrastructure through infrastructure as code including any activities around automated server or network configurations, large-scale software deployments, and monitoring and testing, such as CI/CD
  • Document as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
  • Leverage virtualization and containerization to optimize and modernize software systems
  • Act as an individual contributor and mentor more junior team members
  • Work with teams to bring continuous improvement to DevSecOps processes and tools.
  • Engineer and implement solutions and provide recommendations for continuous improvement for the services provided
  • Present regular status updates and provide cross training to other DevOps team members.

Required: 

  • Ability to obtain a U.S. government Security Clearance
  • Masters degree and 3 years of experience OR Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience OR no degree and 9 years of experience
  • 3 Years of Experience with one or more clouds (i.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)
  • 3 Years of Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
  • 3 Years of Experience with one or more programming or scripting languages
  • 3 Years of application DevSecOps Experience with development experience in an Agile environment
  • 3 Years of Experience implementing containerized solutions utilizing Kubernetes and enterprise container platforms such as OpenShift, Docker, or Podman 
  • 3 Years of Experience implementing infrastructure as code and orchestration
  • 3 Years of Experience building CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, CircleCI, TravisCI
  • 3 Years of Experience integrating deployments with industry standard DevSecOps tooling and orchestration
  • Experience integrating test automation including performance, security, and functional tests into CI/CD Pipelines
  • Multiple industry certifications related to cloud, DevSecOps, cybersecurity, or Microsoft technologies (five (5) or more preferred). 

Preferred:

  • Experience implementing automated testing frameworks including Selenium
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skills
  • Experience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations
  • Experience with scripting in Concourse, Bash, PowerShell, Python, Groovy, or Ruby
  • Experience with automation tools, including Pivotal, Chef, Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary, including but not limited to geographic location, contractual requirements, education, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $80,000 to $175,000.  The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. 

Identity Statement

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors.  Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges.  As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers – and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit http://www.steampunk.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.