DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer

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 practicesDo 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