DevSecOps Engineer (On Site)

About Catalyst Operations and Analytics:

At Catalyst Operations & Analytics, we specialize in delivering innovative, tailored solutions to our clients. Our expertise spans operational support, cyber and technology consulting, and training programs. We’re seeking skilled professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges and making an impact where it matters most.

Role Summary: This role sits at the intersection of development, operations, and security. You'll help secure our Docker-based deployments, support the CI/CD process, and integrate security checks directly into our local/offline infrastructure. You'll work alongside developers, AI engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to make sure every piece of our stack is robust and production-ready. You must be a US Citizen to be considered for this job.

Key Responsibilities:

Integrate and maintain security scanning tools in CI/CD pipelines

Support secure packaging and deployment of containerized services

Manage and enforce secrets handling across environments

Assist in monitoring system logs, metrics, and security events

Write Bash or Python scripts to automate system hardening, monitoring, and deployment tasks

Document security and operational procedures to support team handoffs and audits

Help harden FastAPI-based apps and locally hosted AI models against common attack vectors

Required Skills and Qualifications:

US Citizenship required.

Hands-on experience with Docker

Understanding of software development pipelines (Git, GitHub Actions, or similar)

Awareness of application security concepts (input validation, authentication, etc.)

Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools

Interest in building secure, offline-first infrastructure

Certifications: Security+, Linux+, or demonstrated experience in DevOps Additional Requirements: The role requires presence onsite at the headquarters in Vienna, VA, every workday. Responsibilities include collaborating directly with the technical team, necessitating daily presence in the office.

Desirable Skills:

Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.

Exposure to FastAPI or Python-based microservices

Understanding of Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, and RESTful APIs

Experience in air-gapped or low-connectivity environments

Why Join Catalyst Operations & Analytics?

At Catalyst, you’ll be part of a fast paced & growing, mission-driven organization where your work will make a difference within the intelligence community. We are committed to fostering a positive workplace culture where we value innovation, dedication, and a strong sense of community. At Catalyst, every team member contributes to our success. We offer a collaborative environment, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, along with professional growth opportunities.

Our benefits

Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

HSA with an annual employer contribution

401(k) match up to 10% with immediate vesting

Non-elective 401(k) contribution (profit-sharing)

4 weeks of PTO accrued annually

11 Federal Holidays

3 weeks of paid parental leave

Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company

Company sponsored happy hours

Holiday party, networking events and company social events

COA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, national origin, color, age, military service eligibility or veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other protected class. We encourage and support workplace diversity.