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Xcelerate Solutions

DevSecOps Engineer

Alexandria, VA · On-site

$110K - $149K/yr

Integrate security into DHRA DevSecOps planning, platforms, toolchains, pipelines, and secure software-development activities. * Configure and support application-security tools in development ...

VMD Corp

DevSecOps Engineer

Alexandria, VA

$110K - $149K/yr

Integrate security into DHRA DevSecOps planning, platforms, toolchains, pipelines, and secure software-development activities. * Configure and support application-security tools in development ...

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As of Aug 31, 2026, the average hourly pay for pipeline security in Virginia is $24.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.72 and $28.12 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Pipeline Security job involves protecting oil, gas, and other critical infrastructure pipelines from physical threats, cyberattacks, and environmental hazards. Professionals in this role monitor pipeline operations, conduct risk assessments, and implement security measures to prevent breaches or disruptions. They collaborate with law enforcement, cybersecurity teams, and environmental agencies to ensure compliance with safety regulations. Their goal is to safeguard pipeline integrity, prevent unauthorized access, and respond to security incidents effectively.

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To thrive in Pipeline Security, you need expertise in physical security protocols, risk assessment, and emergency response, often supported by training in security operations or law enforcement. Familiarity with surveillance systems, SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) monitoring tools, and relevant certifications like TWIC (Transportation Worker Identification Credential) or API security training is highly valuable. Attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and effective communication are important soft skills for this position. These skills and qualifications are crucial for protecting critical infrastructure, detecting and addressing threats, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

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Professionals in Pipeline Security often deal with challenges like monitoring large or remote sections of infrastructure, quickly responding to incidents such as trespassing or leaks, and staying updated on evolving security threats. The role may require fieldwork in varying weather conditions as well as coordination with law enforcement, emergency responders, and internal teams. Managing the balance between proactive risk mitigation and reactive incident response is a frequent demand. Overcoming these challenges is essential to safeguard assets and maintain standards for public and environmental safety.

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Lead Cybersecurity Engineer / Information Systems Security Engineer (ISSE), TS/SCI

Reston, VA • On-site

Blue Sky Innovators
IT Services • 11 - 50 employees
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Full-time

Re-posted 29 days ago

Job description

Job Summary:
Blue Sky Innovators is seeking a Lead Cybersecurity Ops Engineer / Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) to support the Department of the Air Force. The role involves designing, implementing, and sustaining DevSecOps pipelines and ensuring the security of software factory operations.
Responsibilities:
• Engineer a secure CI/CD pipeline and supporting services aligned with DoW DevSecOps reference designs.
• Define pipeline security requirements, trust boundaries, data flows, and enforcement points.
• Translate RMF security controls into automated pipeline guardrails, including policy gates, required checks, configuration baselines, and deployment constraints using Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
• Implement and maintain automated scanning (SAST/SCA/Container), IaC scanning, secrets detection, SBOM generation, and policy evaluation to enforce security thresholds within the build process.
• Implement artifact provenance (signing/attestation), hardened base image usage, and release integrity controls to ensure a secure and auditable software supply chain.
• Engineer logging and telemetry pipelines to support continuous monitoring of pipeline events, platform security, compliance drift, and vulnerability status.
• Develop and maintain an 'evidence map' that links pipeline outputs to specific RMF controls and assessment objectives, and support assessors with demonstrations of automated enforcement.
• Coordinate with hosting platform providers to maximize inherited controls and implement secure configuration management, patching, and backup/recovery for all pipeline tooling.
• Develop and document the DevSecOps Pipeline Security Architecture (diagrams and narrative).
• Create and manage a Pipeline Controls-as-Code Implementation Plan.
• Produce standardized Pipeline Evidence Packages (e.g., scan reports, SBOMs, attestations).
• Design and implement a Continuous Monitoring Enablement Package (dashboards, alerts).
• Maintain a Pipeline Backlog and Gap Remediation Roadmap to track progress toward ATO/cATO readiness.
Qualifications:
Required:
• 14 years of experience and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline, or a related discipline; or a Master's degree and 12 years of experience; or a PhD/JD and 9 years of experience.
• 6+ years of hands-on experience in a technical cybersecurity role such as Security Engineering, DevSecOps Engineering, or Cloud Security in a DoD or similar regulated environment.
• Demonstrated experience designing, building, and securing automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and integrating security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA).
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes), and scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash).
• DoD 8140 (Cyberspace Workforce Qualification Program) certification relevant to a technical engineering role (e.g., CASP+, CISSP, CCSP, Security+, or a cloud provider security certification).
• Requires an active Top Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information and Special Program access, as well as a willingness to consent to a polygraph examination.
Preferred:
• Advanced certifications in cloud security (e.g., AWS/Azure Security Specialty) or DevSecOps (e.g., Certified DevSecOps Professional).
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, Istio/service mesh, and container security hardening, preferably in a DoD environment.
• Proficiency with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform and configuration management tools such as Ansible or Puppet.
• Experience implementing and operating security solutions within DoD-approved environments like Platform One (P1) or Cloud One (C1).
• Advanced scripting and automation skills (e.g., Python, Go, Bash) for integrating security tools and automating compliance tasks.
• In-depth knowledge of zero trust architecture principles and their practical implementation in cloud-native systems.
• Direct experience creating and defending a continuous Authority to Operate (c-ATO) package for a software-intensive system.
Company:
Blue Sky Innovators is a technology company in DoD and IC. Founded in 2013, the company is headquartered in Arlington, USA, with a team of 51-200 employees. The company is currently Growth Stage.

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