DevSecOps Project Lead (Sr DevSecOps Engineer)

About the role

This is a rare opportunity to build a production deployment pipeline for mission-critical DoW software from the ground up.

The DevSecOps Project Lead will own the end-to-end software delivery lifecycle—from code intake through secure, scalable production deployment. Their charter is simple but high-stakes: ensure that software can be deployed reliably, securely, and on mission timelines in DoW environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Hosting Architecture & Production Environment

  • Design and scale hosting architecture in IL-5 environments with a path to IL-6
  • Evaluate and select deployment strategies across government networks, GovCloud, and hybrid platforms
  • Build a production environment that supports zero-downtime deployments and enterprise-scale growth

• DevSecOps Pipeline Ownership

  • Design, build, and operate a modern CI/CD pipeline with integrated testing, security scanning, and compliance validation
  • Establish and manage development, staging, and production environments
  • Ensure alignment with DoW requirements (e.g., Iron Bank, STIGs, ACAS/OpenSCAP, FIPS)

• Transition & System Consolidation

  • Lead transition from incumbent contractor and government-furnished environments
  • Inventory, assess, and rationalize existing services, dependencies, and infrastructure
  • Simplify and consolidate architecture into a scalable, maintainable system

• Release Management & Delivery Performance

  • Own release cadence from capability intake through production deployment
  • Ensure deployment quality through monitoring, rollback readiness, and performance metrics (e.g., uptime, failure rates)
  • Support continuous delivery aligned with government timelines and operational needs

• Security Integration & ATO Readiness

  • Partner with Platform Security and RMF leadership to align on ATO strategy
  • Ensure the pipeline generates required artifacts for authorization and continuous compliance
  • Embed security and compliance into the delivery lifecycle—not as a post-deployment step

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of DevOps/DevSecOps engineering experience, including at least one production pipeline owned end-to-end at scale
• 5+ years experience operating in DoW cloud environments (Azure Gov IL-5, AWS GovCloud, or equivalent IL-5 authorized environment). Working knowledge of DoW impact-level boundaries and the CC SRG.3
• Hands-on experience managing at least one complete ATO or cATO pathway in production.
• US Citizenship Required
• Active Secret Clearance (TS/SCI preferred)
• Willingness to travel up to 25% to USMC sites, Defcon AI HQ, and industry vendor facilities as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance
• Experience supporting USMC or similar Service environments
• Experience transitioning systems from one contractor to another
• Experience with Iron Bank container certification
• Familiarity with platforms such as Second Front (Game Warden), Stormbreaker, or Black Pearl
• Exposure to Palantir Foundry or Anduril Lattice environment

What Success Looks Like

• A reliable, repeatable production deployment pipeline operating with a predictable cadence
• A clear, effective deployment strategy across both government and industry environments
• Seamless transition from incumbent systems with no disruption to mission capability
• ATO and compliance requirements integrated directly into the pipeline
• Infrastructure and deployment bottlenecks resolved to support enterprise-scale operations

What We Offer:

• A fully remote, results-based environment
• Competitive salary, bonus, and equity package
• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health insurance including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family
• Unlimited PTO, with your manager’s approval
• Flexible work environment where you manage your work day
• 14 weeks of fully-paid parental leave
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available
• Mental health benefits are available through Tara Mind.
• Cost effective GLP-1 solutions available through Crux.

Our Red Cell Partners Benefits:

• For full-time roles
• Career track opportunity with potential for rapid advancement with strong performance as the firm grows
• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay.
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available.
• Mental health benefits are available through Tara Mind.
• Cost effective GLP-1 solutions available through Crux.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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