Sr. DevSecOps Engineer - 176221

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Senior DevSecOps CI/CD Engineer to support secure automation, deployment pipelines, infrastructure as code, and cloud-based delivery for a major federal modernization program in Huntsville, AL. This is a full-time, onsite position supporting the rapid, reliable, and secure deployment of mission-critical applications and services across AWS and on-premises environments. As a Senior DevSecOps CI/CD Engineer, you will play a critical role in integrating modern DevSecOps practices across the software development lifecycle, ensuring security, automation, compliance, and operational excellence in support of a high-profile federal mission. Key Responsibilities DevSecOps Pipeline Engineering Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines supporting automated builds, testing, security scanning, and deployments.Implement secure DevOps practices, including dependency management, artifact control, and automated vulnerability scanning.Maintain version control standards, branching strategies, and build automation across multiple repositories. Cloud & Infrastructure Automation Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar technologies.Support environment provisioning, configuration management, and deployment orchestration.Integrate logging, monitoring, and alerting capabilities across cloud and hybrid environments. Security Integration & Compliance Embed security gates, code quality checks, and compliance validations into CI/CD workflows.Ensure adherence to federal security requirements supporting classified environments.Support automated compliance reporting, artifact tracking, and audit readiness activities. Cross-Team Collaboration Partner with Full Stack Engineers, Cloud Engineers, QA Automation Engineers, Data Engineers, and Product Leads.Participate in sprint planning, backlog refinement, technical reviews, and integration efforts.Troubleshoot deployment issues, automation failures, and environment instability. Operational Support & Optimization Monitor pipeline performance and reliability, identifying opportunities for increased efficiency and automation.Document pipeline architectures, IaC templates, deployment procedures, and operational processes.Support release readiness activities and deployment events for major software releases. Requirements Active Top Secret Security ClearanceBachelor's degree and 8+ years of experience in DevSecOps, CI/CD engineering, or secure automation rolesExperience with CI/CD platforms such as GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or equivalentHands-on experience with Docker and KubernetesExperience with Infrastructure as Code tools including Terraform and CloudFormationStrong understanding of AWS cloud services and secure software development practicesExcellent troubleshooting, documentation, and collaboration skills Desired Qualifications Experience supporting DOJ, FBI, Intelligence Community, or other national security programsFamiliarity with microservices architectures, serverless technologies, and distributed systemsExperience implementing automated security scanning tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, Anchore, Twistlock, or NessusScripting experience with Python, Bash, and/or PowerShellRelevant cloud, security, or DevSecOps certifications preferred Compensation & Benefits Salary Range: $150,000 - $180,000 depending on experience Benefits Include: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with company benefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)Paid HolidaysAdditional benefits offered in accordance with company policy Keywords: DevSecOps, CI/CD, GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Terraform, CloudFormation, AWS, Infrastructure as Code, Docker, Kubernetes, Cloud Engineering, Secure Automation, Security Scanning, SonarQube, Snyk, Anchore, Twistlock, Nessus, Compliance Automation, DevOps, Platform Engineering, Pipeline Automation, Cloud Security, Federal Programs, Top Secret Clearance, Infrastructure Automation, Python, Bash, PowerShell, Application Deployment, Modernization Programs, Software Delivery, Continuous Integration, Continuous Deployment.