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We are currently looking for a Junior Software Engineer - Security Release Engineering for a 100% remote position supporting a large federal government healthcare modernization project. This role will support the Security Release Engineering (SecRel) team by developing automation, integrations, APIs, and secure delivery tooling that improve developer experience, strengthen software supply chain security, and reduce manual release and compliance activities. The engineer will work across DevSecOps, GitOps, cloud-native platforms, and cybersecurity technologies.

The selected candidate will work in a collaborative engineering environment alongside software engineers, architects, platform teams, and cybersecurity specialists, supporting CI/CD workflows, Kubernetes-based deployments, security validation, and automated release processes across Azure and AWS environments.

The candidate must reside within the continental US.

Responsibilities

• Build software solutions and automation that streamline security and release engineering processes.
• Develop integrations across developer platforms, source control systems, CI/CD pipelines, and application security tools.
• Create and maintain APIs, scripts, and automation services that reduce manual release, security, and compliance activities.
• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows supporting application and platform deployments in Kubernetes environments.
• Support secure software delivery, automated compliance validation, software supply chain security, and release readiness activities.
• Troubleshoot build, deployment, integration, and security pipeline issues while collaborating with engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.
• Take on additional tasks and responsibilities as needed to support team objectives and ensure the success of the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Hands-on software development or automation experience using JavaScript and Python.
• Working knowledge of Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
• Understanding of Secure Software Development Life Cycle (Secure SDLC) methodologies, DevSecOps principles, GitOps practices, and secure software delivery.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to investigate software build, deployment, integration, and security pipeline issues.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across software engineering, platform, architecture, and cybersecurity teams.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience with CI/CD and developer tooling such as GitHub Enterprise, GitHub Actions, Argo CD, Docker, and Kubernetes environments including AKS or EKS.
• Exposure to application and cloud technologies such as Java/Spring Boot, React.js, Azure, AWS, Kong API Gateway, Terraform, and Datadog.
• Familiarity with SAST design, software supply chain security, or security platforms such as Fortify, Aqua Security, or Prisma Cloud; experience supporting the Department of Veterans Affairs or other federal healthcare environments is a plus.

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• All selected candidates must successfully complete a background check.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Government/Public Trust clearance, including required fingerprinting, when required for the position.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision
• 401k with Employer Match
• PTO + Federal Holidays
• Corporate Laptop
• Training Opportunities
• Remote Opportunity

VetsEZ is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.

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