hatch I.T. is partnering with Expression to find a Sr DevSecOps Engineer. See details below:
About The Role:
Expression is seeking an experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join their team. This role will work within their government facility with the Operations team while representing the interests of their DevSecOps leadership. Ensuring flawless software deployment in the production environment and bridging the gap between their DevSecOps and Operations teams is crucial.
About the Company:
Founded in 1997 and headquartered in Washington DC, Expression provides data fusion, data analytics, software engineering, information technology, and electromagnetic spectrum management solutions to the U.S. Department of Defense, Department of State, and national security community. Expression’s “Perpetual Innovation” culture focuses on creating immediate and sustainable value for our clients via agile delivery of tailored solutions built through constant engagement with our clients. Expression was ranked #1 on the Washington Technology 2018's Fast 50 list of fastest growing small business Government contractors and a Top 20 Big Data Solutions Provider by CIO Review.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the implementation and maintenance of end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using our mature DevSecOps platform
- Develop and execute Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Ansible for consistent and repeatable deployments across cloud and data center environments
- Create comprehensive Systems Design documents and Architecture definitions
- Ensure seamless deployment of containerized applications on OpenShift and non-containerized applications in the data center
- Integrate and optimize DataOps and AI/ML workflows within our DevSecOps processes
- Implement and maintain monitoring solutions using Prometheus and Grafana for reporting
- Track and report on DORA metrics for KPI measurement
- Ensure compliance with government security standards, including FIPS requirements
- Collaborate with development teams to improve code quality, security, and performance
- Troubleshoot and resolve issues in the production environment
- Provide technical guidance and mentorship to team members
Required Qualifications:
- Proven experience in a senior DevSecOps or Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) role within a DoD or highly regulated environment
- Strong proficiency in our DevSecOps toolchain, including:
- GitLab
- SonarQube
- Fortify
- Snyk
- Nexus Lifecycle Manager
- Nexus Repo
- Nexus Firewall
- Tenable
- Red Hat Advanced Cluster Security (ACS)
- OpenShift
- Expert-level knowledge of Ansible for Infrastructure as Code
- Experience with FIPS-compliant libraries and security implementations
- Strong background in cloud-native architectures and microservices
- Proficiency in YAML, JSON, HELM Charts, Node.js, .NET
- Experience with DataOps and AI/ML integration in DevSecOps workflows
- Strong understanding of security principles and best practices in software development
- Excellent technical writing skills for creating Systems Design documents and Architecture definitions
- Experience with Prometheus and Grafana for monitoring and reporting
- Familiarity with DORA metrics and KPI tracking in DevSecOps environments
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant professional-level certifications in DevSecOps (e.g., Redhat, CKA, CKAD, AWS/Azure/GCP certifications)
- Familiarity with government compliance frameworks (e.g., NIST, FISMA, FedRAMP)
- Experience with multi-cloud environments
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hatch I.T. is a specialized technology consulting firm connecting software, product, and data engineers with tech startups in emerging tech markets. We offer customized models that transform the way early-stage and high-growth startups scale. Our flagship programs include:
- Scale – technical consulting and recruiting services for high-growth startups
- Stride – technical strategy and consulting for early-stage startups
- hatchpad – an online community platform connecting startup technologists to network, learn, and advance in their careers
In true startup fashion, our roots can be traced to a garage in Leesburg, VA in 2013. While working with local startups, our Founder & CEO, Tim Winkler, realized that traditional staffing models didn’t align with the growth needs of startups. Working with those firms felt transactional and the costs were way outside a startup's budget. There was a need for a solution that was relational, community driven, and flexibly priced. With this in mind, hatch I.T. was formed, along with customized models that transform the way early-stage and high-growth startups scale.
Fast forward 8 years and 15 employees later, hatch has developed a platform that provides a roadmap to guide startups from MVP through all stages of growth. After proving this model with dozens of startups across DC, Maryland, & Virginia, we realized it was needed in all emerging startup markets.
If you’re a startup looking to grow your startup team, or an engineer looking for a career at an innovative tech company, connect with hatch I.T. today.
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