DevSecOps Engineer

About NDi:

Network Designs, Inc. (NDi) is a leading Federal contractor that specializes in designing, developing, and delivering information technology and network solutions for government customers. Founded in 1985, NDi's firmly defined core values have driven all aspects of the business, which have been paramount to our company's success and the establishment of an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. At NDi, we believe that our people are the cornerstone of our success, and we value collaboration, career growth, and winning ideas. Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to support the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) under the T4NG2 contract vehicle. This role will be part of an agile delivery team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure, scalable, and automated solutions across the software development lifecycle.
The ideal candidate brings a strong blend of development, operations, and cybersecurity expertise, with experience in cloud-native environments and federal IT systems. This role is critical to enabling rapid, secure software delivery in support of mission-critical Veteran services.

Requirements:

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.
• This position is primarily remote; however, must be able to come on-site in Washington, DC, as required.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science or related
• Minimum of eight (8) years of relevant experience
• Relevant certifications, such as AWS DevOps, CKA, Security+, or CISSP, are preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting VA or federal IT programs
• Familiarity with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA)
• Experience with Platform One or VA Enterprise Cloud environments
• Knowledge of healthcare IT systems or standards (HL7, FHIR, MUMPS)

Responsibilities

CI/CDGitOps Delivery:

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to support automated software delivery
• Implement GitOps-based deployment workflows using ArgoCD
• Support blue/green and canary deployment strategies within Kubernetes environments
• Troubleshoot pipeline and deployment issues across environments

CloudInfrastructure (AWS GovCloud):

• Manage and deploy applications in AWS GovCloud environments in compliance with VA security policies
• Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Support containerization and orchestration using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
• Develop and maintain Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests for standardized deployments

DevSecOpsCompliance Automation:

• Integrate security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps)
• Integrate and maintain container and code security tools (e.g., Snyk, Aqua Security, Anchore, CodeQL)
• Automate security compliance and ATO evidence generation (e.g., scan results, SBOMs, audit artifacts)
• Support ATO processes and ensure compliance with NIST, FISMA, and FedRAMP requirements

Secrets, ObservabilityPlatform Integration:

• Manage secrets and credentials using HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager
• Implement monitoring, logging, and performance optimization solutions
• Integrate with VA enterprise observability tools (e.g., Datadog, Splunk)
• Ensure alignment with VA Lighthouse API standards and enterprise integration patterns
  CollaborationAgile Delivery
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure secure, scalable architectures
  
• Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives

Why This Role Matters:

DevSecOps Engineers are central to the VA's modernization efforts, enabling secure, automated, and scalable delivery of digital services that directly impact Veteran care and experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

At NDi, we value our team and are committed to retaining top talent by offering competitive benefits and compensation packages. Our employee benefits package includes comprehensive health, dental, vision, pet, and legal insurance. Our corporate benefits include 401(k) retirement matching, paid leave, paid holidays, and health and wellness programs. In addition, we provide employer-paid life and disability insurance, professional development, education benefits, and much more to ensure our team has the resources they need to thrive on and off the job.

Veterans First Commitment:

As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), NDi is dedicated to hiring veterans and providing a supportive work environment that honors their service while recognizing the unique skills and experiences they bring to our organization.

Commitment to Diversity:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Apply Now: Take advantage of this unique opportunity to join one of the fastest-growing companies in Federal contracting!