Information Technology Strategies, Inc. is a government IT solutions provider servicing commercial and government initiative in various parts of the United States. We are currently seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to work for our company.
Summary:
- Client Agency is DHS
- Must be able to pass DHS Background check (Basic eligibility requirements include: U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
- Will design, implement, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines, integrating security tools to identify vulnerabilities early in development.
- Will develop and secure infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) frameworks like Terraform or Ansible to enforce compliance and security best practices.
- Will collaborate with development teams to integrate static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) into the software development lifecycle.
- Will architect and maintain secure cloud infrastructure on AWS, Azure, or GCP, ensuring compliance with frameworks such as FedRAMP or NIST.
- Will implement automated monitoring tools and incident response mechanisms to identify, log, and remediate security incidents.
- Will support Zero Trust principles to enhance security across the enterprise.
- Will serve as a liaison between development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration of security practices.
- Will continuously scan for and remediate vulnerabilities in applications, systems, and containers using industry-standard tools.
- Will document security protocols and provide training to promote security awareness across teams.
Requirements:
- Must be able to pass DHS Background check (Basic eligibility requirements include: U.S. Citizenship, clear criminal history, no recent or pending bankruptcies).
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Hands-on experience with DevSecOps tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, SonarQube, and Nexus.
- Proficiency in cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, with expertise in cloud-native security tools.
- Previous experience with containerization security practices for Docker and Kubernetes.
- Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
- Understanding of compliance standards such as FedRAMP and NIST.
- Previous experience supporting penetration testing and threat modeling activities.
- Previous experience with Zero Trust implementation strategies.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Must be willing and able to attend on-site meetings in Camp Springs, MD on an as needed basis.
- Must be willing and able to participate in a code challenge and orals presentation.
Preferences:
- Specialized security certifications such as AWS Certified Security Specialty, Azure Security Engineer Associate, Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), or CISSP.
Work With Us
IT-Strat is a technology consulting company that holds various contract vehicles including best in class vehicles. IT-Strat has supported multiple clients including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE via both prime and meaningful subcontracts). Additionally, IT-Strat has prime contracts with Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and many others. We maintain relationships with multiple large businesses.
IT-Strat was established in 2002. We are a certified Woman Owned Small Business. IT-Strat also successfully graduated as an SBA 8(A) company. It was an 8(a) company from 2008 through 2017 and currently still has 8(a) contract vehicles.
Benefits We Offer:
- Four Medical/Vision options including an HSA plan
- Dental and Orthodontia plan
- Vision Materials plan
- Paid Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability
- 401K Retirement Program with company contribution
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave, Floating Holidays, Bereavement Leave
- Semi-monthly pay cycle
Information Technology Strategies (“IT-Strat”) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, and it is our policy to consider applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, alienage, ancestry, and any other factors prohibited by law. Employment selections are based on company and client requirements and the qualifications and skills of the candidate. IT-Strat is committed to actively capitalizing on the diversity of skills, talents, and perspectives of our employees.
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What We Do
Information Technology Strategies, Inc (“IT-Strat”) was established and founded by Namita Magoon in 2002. IT-Strat is a certified Small Woman and Minority owned firm (SWaM). IT-Strat has also been approved as an SBA 8(a) company [2008 through 2017].
IT-Strat is proud of the fact that it has carried out superior IT services in the public and private sector, for example – The Department of Homeland Security (CBP), Department of Defense (DISA), Unisys, IBM, Accenture, and SAIC.
IT-Strat prides itself on establishing a track record of successfully accomplishing complex projects. We look forward to providing all our customers with the same level of quality and accurate service.
IT-Strat’s services can be obtained through a number of contract vehicles, including GSA Schedule 70, GSA STARS II, and Navy Seaport-e. We have also submitted bids for a number of additional IDIQs and GWACs. For more information, see the Contracts tab on our company website (www.it-strat.com).
