About this role
Join a team where innovation meets mission. Our AI, cloud, cyber, and modernization solutions save agencies thousands of hours, safeguard national security, and strengthen health and humanitarian missions worldwide. With 1,700+ team members, 1,500+ AI/data experts, and 100+ prime contracts, we deliver at scale and with purpose.
We’ve been recognized as a Top Workplace by the Washington Post for six straight years and named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private Companies 13 of the past 14 years. Credence is a welcoming home for those looking to grow and contribute to positive change. We encourage all employees to expand beyond their boundaries, dive into important world-changing Federal challenges.
We have an immediate need for a DevSecOps Engineer to support the development, enhancement, and operation of scalable, application-focused CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks for build, test, and deployment workflows in AWS GovCloud. This role supports a variety of modern applications, including backend services, frontend applications, and data pipelines, with a strong emphasis on pipeline engineering, Infrastructure as Code (Terraform), and cloud-native deployments.
The position focuses on enabling reliable and scalable software delivery by building and optimizing CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure automation, and deployment workflows, while improving developer experience, release velocity, application quality, and system reliability across multi-stack environments.
Core Responsibilities:
CI/CD & Pipeline Engineering
Build, enhance, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting backend, frontend, and data workflowsImplement and contribute to reusable pipeline templates for build, test, validation, and deploymentSupport pipeline quality gates, including test coverage, code quality checks, and artifact versioning for promotion across environmentsAssist in optimizing pipelines for speed, reliability, and traceabilityInfrastructure as Code
Implement and manage cloud infrastructure using Terraform as the primary IaC toolContribute to and utilize reusable Terraform modules to standardize infrastructureSupport automated provisioning of infrastructure supporting application environments and CI/CD pipelinesApplication Delivery & Developer Experience
Apply best practices supporting application delivery across backend, frontend, and data applicationsImprove developer workflows by enabling efficient build, test, and deployment processesPartner with engineering teams to improve test coverage, reliability, and maintainability Improve overall release confidence, developer experience, and software qualityCloud-Native Deployment (AWS)
Build and optimize deployment pipelines for AWS-native services, including Fargate, Lambda, and API-driven architecturesSupport implementation of scalable deployment strategies and environment consistencyAssist with versioning, artifact management, and release automationEmbedded Security & Compliance
Integrate security tools (e.g., SAST, SCA, container scanning) into CI/CD pipelinesSupport policy-as-code and automated compliance validationContribute to aligning pipeline and infrastructure practices with NIST 800-53, STIG, and RMF requirementsMonitoring & Reliability
Support implementation and maintenance of observability for applications, pipelines, and infrastructureAssist with proactive monitoring and continuous improvement of system reliabilityRequirements
U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearanceSecurity+ certification (or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire)3-6 years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or Platform Engineering, with a strong focus on CI/CD pipeline development for application deliveryHands-on experience with Terraform for provisioning and managing infrastructureExperience integrating automated testing (unit, integration, API) and security/quality checks (e.g., SAST, DAST) into CI/CD workflowsExperience working across multi-stack environments (backend, frontend, data pipelines)Experience collaborating with engineering teams in Agile environmentsProficiency in scripting (Python, Bash, or similar)Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI/CD, Jenkins, AWS CodePipeline, or similar)Working knowledge of AWS cloud-native architectures (e.g., Fargate, Lambda, API Gateway)Familiarity with logging, monitoring, and observability practices in cloud environmentsFamiliarity with artifact management and versioning practices in CI/CD pipelinesFamiliarity with implementing least-privilege access controls for CI/CD pipelines and cloud resourcesFamiliarity with federal compliance frameworks (NIST, RMF, FedRAMP)
Please join us, as together we build a better world one mission at a time powered by Technology and its People!
Salary Range: $150,000 - $170,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on the selected candidate's experience, education, certifications, skills, and overall qualifications.
Benefits
Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)Short Term & Long Term DisabilityTraining & DevelopmentFree Food & SnacksWellness ResourcesStock Option Plan