Sr. Solutions Architect (DevSecOps) II

About This Role

This Sr. Solutions Architect (DevSecOps) role focuses on designing and securing advanced cloud and containerized environments within high-security federal systems. The position requires deep expertise in Kubernetes/OpenShift, AWS cloud architecture, and DevSecOps pipelines, with a strong emphasis on implementing security controls aligned to frameworks like NIST and RMF, as well as continuous monitoring and incident response. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to build secure, scalable solutions, proactively identify risks, and strengthen system defenses in TS/SCI CI Poly environments.

Key Details

• Location: Reston, VA 20191
• Type: Salaried - Direct Placement
• Salary: $166,000 – $202,000 with bonus & benefits
• Security Clearance: TS/SCI w/CI Poly
• Interview Process: 2 client interviews

Must Have Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly
• 7+ years of engineering with hands-on experience securing containerized/Kubernetes environments (OpenShift preferred).
• 3 years of experience with DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and other automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, and Prisma Cloud).
• 3 years of experience in cloud engineering (AWS Preferred), with expertise in designing, implementing, and managing advanced cloud solutions
• Strong experience with designing and building implementations of required security controls; and implementing continuous monitoring and auditing of solutions for compliance with security controls.
• Strong experience in managing and mentoring cybersecurity analysts and engineers.
• Strong experience in implementing security controls from government regulatory frameworks and security standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53, RMF, ICD 503, FISMA, FedRAMP).
• Demonstrated experience implementing controls for cloud, container, and/or DevSecOps services and solutions from IL5 to IL6+ environments.
• Experience with log aggregation and analysis tools (e.g., Splunk), such as performing querying and analysis of aggregated logs to identify security-relevant anomalies or risks.
• Experience performing periodic (Daily, Weekly, Monthly) security checks to support continuous monitoring aligned with the NIST Risk Management Framework
• Experience with incident response, security incident handling, and forensic analysis techniques.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• CISSP or equivalent certification to support DoD 8140 requirements.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, or a related field.

Nice to Haves

• Familiarity with service mesh security concepts (e.g., Greymatter or similar).
• Strong understanding of network protocols, operating systems, and infrastructure components.
• Experience with configuring and optimizing security monitoring and logging solutions and container security tools such as Prisma Cloud or similar.
• Cloud certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate/Professional or AWS SysOps Administrator
• Cloud container certifications such as Cloud Native Platform Engineering Associate or Kubernetes-based certificates.

Role Summary

You will work collaboratively with leads and cross-functional teams to develop and advise on solutions and ensure compliance with security protocols and industry standards. Staying informed about emerging trends and threats in both cloud and platform technologies, you will proactively enhance defenses through innovative tools and methodologies. Additionally, you will adopt and conduct continuous monitoring strategies, risk assessments, implement security controls, identify vulnerabilities, and support incident response efforts to minimize risks and maintain the integrity of our systems and data.