Devsecops Engineer

Responsibilities

• Design and build DevSecOps infrastructure.
• Administer Linux (Red Hat) and virtualized environments.
• Automate provisioning and configuration using Ansible/Terraform.
• Maintain CI/CD pipelines, utilizing tools such as Git.
• Perform system hardening and ensure STIG compliance.
• Script automation tasks using Python and Bash.
• Maintain and manage DevOps servers, including patching, access control, and compliance.
• Troubleshoot system issues independently.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to address platform needs.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in Linux, particularly Red Hat Linux.
• Experience with automation tools such as Ansible and Terraform.
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash.
• Able to maintain CI/CD pipelines and ensure system compliance.
• 5-7+ years of experience in a defense environment.
• Able to work independently with minimal oversight.
• Excellent communication skills.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in a CMMC/STIG-driven environment.
• DevOps or platform/systems engineering is preferred.
• Interest in transitioning from development to infrastructure roles.

Work Environment

The role is part of a team of 8 software engineers supporting 4 programs, focusing on upgrading and modernizing multiple systems and tools. It is a hybrid role that combines DevSecOps and Platform/Systems Engineering responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on automation and system reliability.

Pay And Benefits

• The pay range for this position is $79.32 - $91.34/hr.
• 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)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of San Diego, CA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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