DevSecOps Application Engineer

Washington, DC
Full Time
Experienced

About SERVISS

At SERVISS, we deliver cutting-edge cybersecurity and IT solutions to government and commercial clients, with a mission to secure systems, data, and critical infrastructure through innovation and expertise. As we expand our engineering capabilities, we're seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer with deep GitLab experience to lead secure development initiatives on a large, complex, long-term program.

Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced DevSecOps professional who specializes in application security and GitLab CI/CD pipelines. This role will drive the integration of security into every phase of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), helping SERVISS and our clients build secure, scalable, and compliant systems.

Key Responsibilities

· Lead the design and implementation of secure CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to automate build, test, and deployment workflows.

· Collaborate closely with development and operations teams to streamline integration and accelerate delivery cycles.

· Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools such as Terraform and Ansible.

· Deploy and maintain robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to support operational visibility and system reliability.

· Proactively identify and resolve infrastructure and deployment issues to minimize service disruptions.

· Enforce security best practices across deployment processes and infrastructure operations.

· Partner with cross-functional teams to architect scalable, fault-tolerant, and secure systems.

· Continuously assess and refine DevOps processes, tooling, and technologies to drive operational excellence and innovation.

· Provide expert guidance on secure coding practices and security architecture for development teams.

· Integrate automated security testing tools into build and deployment processes (SAST, DAST, SCA, IaC scanning).

Required Qualifications

· 5+ years of experience in application security, DevSecOps, or secure software development.

· Hands-on expertise with GitLab CI/CD pipelines and GitLab security tools.

· Strong knowledge of OWASP Top 10, secure SDLC, and infrastructure as code security.

· Experience with container security (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).

· Experience with infrastructure as code tools (e.g. Ansible)

· Solid scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash, YAML)

· Bachelor’s degree (or Associate’s with 10+ years of relevant work experience)

Preferred Qualifications

· GitLab Certified CI/CD Specialist or Security Certification (e.g. CSSLP).

· Experience supporting federal government or defense clients.

· Excellent problem-solving, communication, and documentation skills.

Why Join SERVISS

Our goal as an employer is simple yet profound: to create an environment where you can be your best self, pursue your passions, and enjoy the freedom to thrive both personally and professionally. Your success is our success, and we're committed to supporting you every step of the way.

Freedom to Thrive.

· Be part of an exciting company with ground floor opportunities to include equity

· Highly competitive compensation and best in class benefits

· Opportunities for annual performance bonuses, growth incentives, and profit-sharing

· 100% of medical, vision, dental, and life insurance premiums covered by SERVISS

· 401(k) retirement plan with company match for the first 6%

Note: This position is contingent upon contract renewal and funding from the sponsoring federal agency, anticipated end of May 2025.

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