DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps Engineer TEKsystems $60.00 - $100.00 / hr life insurance, sick time, 401(k), retirement plan May 16, 2026

• Overview:

• We are seeking an expert-level DevSecOps Engineer to architect, support, and maintain secure cloud-based pipelines and automation ecosystems in support of a high-priority Department of Defense space program.

This is a mission-critical role where your work directly enables warfighter capabilities. You will own the security, performance, and reliability of a DevSecOps pipeline operating in a classified environment, while leading the migration of infrastructure from IL-5 to IL-6 and building out centralized tooling for development teams.

• What You'll Do:

• Design, deploy, operate, and maintain secure cloud products and services within a classified government cloud environment
• Lead the migration of existing DevSecOps pipelines and tools from IL-5 to an IL-6 enclave, including tool analysis, replacement planning, and full implementation
• Present technical findings and tool analysis at internal and external Architecture Review Boards
• Develop and maintain fully automated CI/CD build processes across multiple environments
• Write, build, and deploy scripts to support full automation of CI/CD and testing workflows
• Perform daily, weekly, and monthly Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) and patching operations in the IL-6 enclave
• Develop a centralized developer portal integrating key tools, documentation, and automated notifications
• Support CI/CD tools integration, operations, change management, and ongoing maintenance
• Enable successful release management by moving code through Development, Testing, Staging, and Production environments
• Work closely with software developers, production support, and information security teams to automate and support cloud-based infrastructure and tooling
• Continuously identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve operational efficiency

• Required Skills:

• DevOps / DevSecOps pipeline architecture and operations
• Cloud infrastructure - AWS GovCloud and Cloud One services
• Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Linux administration
• CI/CD pipeline development and automation

• Tools You'll Work With:

• Pipeline & Security:

  GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Hadolint, TruffleHog, Twistlock

Infrastructure & Orchestration:

Terraform, Kustomize, Podman

Monitoring & Access:

Prometheus, Grafana, Keycloak

• Familiarity with: OWASP tools, SD Elements, CloudTrail, Nexus, Artifactory, Loki, Promtail, Tempo

• Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance - mandatory, no exceptions
• Security+ certification or higher
• Strong understanding of RMF steps 0-5 and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Experience with Continuous Monitoring and patching operations in IL-6 environments
• Ability to collaborate with cybersecurity teams on requirements including CI/CD hardening
• Job Type & Location
• This is a Contract position based out of Redstone Arsenal, AL.
• Pay and Benefits
• The pay range for this position is $60.00 - $100.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
• Workplace Type
• This is a fully onsite position in Redstone Arsenal,AL.
• Application Deadline
• This position is anticipated to close on May 29, 2026.

About TEKsystems We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law. About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services We're a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We're a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We're strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We're building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com. The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

• Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

• Massachusetts Lie Detector:

• It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
• Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
• We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates.

AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.