DevSecOps Engineer Principal - Platform

Location: Arlington, VA (hybrid – Rosslyn office transitioning to Crystal City)

Travel: Up to 10%

Clearance: Active TS/SCI required; must be able to obtain SCI eligibility

About the role

At SAIC, we’re on a mission to revolutionize national security through cutting-edge technology and innovation. As the leading Joint All Domain Command and Control (JADC2) integrator, we specialize in transforming outdated command and control systems into dynamic, secure, hybrid cloud environments that enable real-time decision-making and maximize mission success. We are seeking a driven and highly skilled DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer to join our team supporting the Department of the Air Force. In this role, you’ll use your expertise in DevSecOps, platforms, and cloud technologies to design, implement, and maintain the tools and systems that directly power critical national defense missions.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud products and services that empower development teams to innovate efficiently.
• Implement security automation tools and drive the development of pipelines that proactively mitigate risk in cloud-based platforms.
• Develop, manage, and optimize continuous integration and deployment (CI/CD) processes using tools such as GitLab and Bitbucket for seamless, automatic delivery.
• Write, build, and deploy scripts and infrastructure as code (IaC) to create highly reliable, scalable cloud environments.
• Collaborate with software developers, production support teams, and cybersecurity experts to apply Agile and DevOps methods that enhance team productivity.
• Identify automation opportunities, develop tooling to support increased pipeline efficiency, and facilitate streamlined product delivery cycles.
• Work on next-gen AWS, Kubernetes, Docker, and cross-domain solutions to transform legacy systems into cutting-edge cloud-based architectures.
• Ensure development pipelines, staging, test, and production environments are secure, scalable, and operationally efficient—driving product reliability and mission success.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship with active TS/SCI clearance (or SCI eligibility).
• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) and 9+ years of relevant expertise; or a Master’s degree and 7+ years; or a Ph.D. with 4+ years.
• Proven track record in fast-paced DevOps/DevSecOps environments, particularly in CI/CD development and deployment using GitLab and Bitbucket.
• Experience with security automation for cloud platforms, ensuring infrastructure meets hardened configurations.
• Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as CloudOne, AWS, or similar ecosystems.
• Management of container workloads through tools like Kubernetes, Helm, Docker, and Podman.
• Experience developing Agile software solutions with Scrum, Kanban, and collaboration tools (e.g., Atlassian Jira, Confluence).
• Experience securing multi-level security networks (MILS/MLS) and integrating cross-domain solutions.

Preferred Skills

• Expertise in end-to-end pipeline development, from securing code repositories to ensuring smooth release management.
• Deep familiarity with security practices for cloud-based platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to integrate infrastructure automation with operational best practices.
• Industry-standard certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, CISSP, CCSP, or Security+).

Pay

Target salary range: $160,001 – $200,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.