DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer

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.

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 practices

• 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

• 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

• 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

• US Citizenship required
• Active DoD Secret clearance required
• Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI eligibility