Sr. DevSecOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Location : Remote

Client : Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – DAAS API Gateway Program

Clearance : IT-II (NACLC)

Salary Range : $115,000 – $130,000

Who we are

Horizon Industries Limited is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. Founded in 1996, Horizon has evolved into a team of highly qualified professionals providing full-cycle IT and consulting support across the public and private sectors.

We pride ourselves on a diverse, growth-minded culture rooted in employee success and mission impact.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and its secure API Gateway Program. In this role, you'll drive automation strategy and deliver advanced configuration management solutions in an IL5 AWS GovCloud environment. This is a remote opportunity for a highly skilled Ansible and Kubernetes practitioner with strong understanding of CI / CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and secure DoD-compliant cloud architectures.

What your day-to-day will look like

Design, develop, and manage Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules

Automate configuration of infrastructure and middleware components

Administer and support the Ansible ecosystem, including playbook maintenance and ops integration

Implement secure infrastructure-as-code using Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation

Deploy and manage containers via Docker and Kubernetes (preferably EKS)

Build Jenkins pipelines using Declarative Pipeline syntax

Ship application logs to Splunk and AWS CloudWatch for observability

Harden systems using STIGs and security baselines aligned with NIST 800-53 and RMF

Provide SME-level technical support across automation, compliance, and cloud engineering efforts

Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and security teams to align with DoD Zero Trust architecture principles

What we'd like to see on your resume

4+ years of experience with Ansible in cloud-based DevOps environments

Proficiency developing Ansible Playbooks and using Ansible CLI for automation

Advanced scripting skills in Bash

Strong experience in AWS GovCloud , EKS / Kubernetes , and Docker deployments

Expertise in Jenkins pipeline development and Git source control workflows

Knowledge of STIG compliance, NIST frameworks, and DevSecOps best practices

Familiarity with log aggregation using Splunk or CloudWatch

Experience working in secure, high-compliance federal environments

Bonus if you have

Familiarity with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Experience integrating CI / CD into legacy modernization environments

Exposure to multi-region, high-availability architectures in AWS GovCloud

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Active IT-II (NACLC - Secret) clearance or current eligibility

Demonstrated experience with Ansible, Kubernetes, and secure cloud deployment in support of federal systems

Why you'll love working at Horizon

Remote-first flexibility

Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)

401(k) with immediate vesting + employer match

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Educational Assistance + Certification Support

Gym Reimbursement Program

Growth-driven, employee-first company culture

Horizon is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.

EOE / M / F / Vet / Disabled