DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer

DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer VTG Defense May 11, 2026
Overview VTG is seeking a DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer to join our team at a pivotal moment as we modernize and advance a multimilliondollar government data cloud platform. As a DSO Engineer, you will play a central role in designing and implementing the secure, automated cloud foundation that enables this transformation. This is a highvisibility, highimpact role for an engineer passionate about cloud architecture, security, and automation. You will enable and enhance modern DevSecOps pipelines, implement comprehensive tagging strategies, support FinOps practices, and develop tenant level architectures and security attributes across a complex cloud ecosystem. What will you do? Must be able to work on-site at least 3 days per week Align AWS, Azure, and Oracle infrastructure to support a multitenant, costsharing architecture Design and implement cloud tagging, TBM, and FinOps frameworks for tenantlevel cost visibility Build and maintain secure GitLab CI/CD pipelines for microservices in a Linux/Kubernetes environment Containerize and harden services using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and IaC Establish cloudnative reference architectures for HA, DR, monitoring, and security Ensure compliance with NIST 80053, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and ATO processes Document systems, pipelines, and processes; mentor teams on DevSecOps best practices Do you have what it takes? Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Proven experience designing and implementing DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD (or equivalent)
Strong experience with Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
Familiarity with federal security / compliance frameworks: NIST 80053, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, and ATO
Working knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure) with the ability to apply concepts
Scripting or programming proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Go
CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and nontechnical audiences
Preferred Qualifications Professional cloud architect certification
Advanced Kubernetes expertise (e.g., CKA or CKAD).
Experience with GitOps tooling, Helm chart authoring, and GitLab administration
Serverless architecture or data model consolidation experience
Experience operating in IL2-6 or classified government environments
Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in MIS, CIS, Computer Science, or related field with 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years
5+ years of hands-on cloud experience across IaaS and PaaS roles supporting high availability and disaster recovery, monitoring and observability, and security architecture activities
Prior experience supporting enterprise IT, service desks, or mission systems is preferred
Security Requirements
US Citizenship required
Active DoD Secret clearance required
Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility