DevSecOps Engineer

DevSecOps Engineer – TS/SCI with CI Polygraph

Location: Denver Tech Center (DTC), Colorado (On-site)
Employment Type: Full-time
Level: Mid to Senior

U.S. Citizenship and an active TS/SCI clearance with CI Polygraph are required for this position.

Drawbridge Recruiting & Staffing is working with a national security contractor to hire a DevSecOps Engineer for Intelligence Community work at the Denver Tech Center. This role suits an engineer who likes building automation, running containerized workloads in AWS, and building security into every stage of the delivery pipeline.

You'll design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage Kubernetes-based infrastructure, and work closely with development and security teams. The goal is reliable, secure, and compliant deployments in classified cloud environments.

What You'll Do

• Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitLab, Jenkins, and Git
• Deploy and manage containerized applications with Kubernetes and Docker
• Provision and manage AWS infrastructure using Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible
• Add automated security scanning, container security, and compliance checks to build and release workflows
• Administer Linux systems and automate routine work with Python and Bash
• Troubleshoot networking, load balancing, and application-layer traffic issues
• Work with developers, security staff, and government stakeholders to deliver dependable systems

What You'll Bring

• Active TS/SCI clearance with a Counterintelligence (CI) Polygraph
• CompTIA Security+ certification (current)
• Hands-on experience in DevOps or DevSecOps engineering
• Working experience with AWS cloud infrastructure
• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD tools
• Must live in Colorado and be able to work on-site at the Denver Tech Center

Nice to Have

• Experience in AWS C2S, C2E, or other classified cloud environments
• Intelligence Community program experience
• Layer 7 experience, including API gateways, F5, NGINX, or similar application delivery tools
• Background in highly regulated or security-sensitive environments

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $150,000 per year
• Full benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off