Remote DevSecOps Security Architect

Description:

• The DevSecOps Security Architect position at Maveris involves providing technical and programmatic support services to the Department of Veterans Affairs, focusing on development, maintenance, enterprise architecture, and administrative engineering support.
• The role requires leading the delivery of a Federal Agency’s Enterprise Security Architecture and Strategy, ensuring consistency with NIST Cybersecurity Framework and other federal mandates.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing security solutions across the software development lifecycle, integrating security into every phase, and incorporating automated security tools into CI/CD pipelines.
• The position also involves securing cloud environments (AWS, Azure) and containerized applications (Docker, Kubernetes) by implementing best practices for identity and access management, encryption, and network security.
• Collaboration with development, operations, and security teams to ensure consistent implementation of security requirements and providing guidance and training on secure coding practices and the use of security tools are key aspects of the role.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Cybersecurity, Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Information System Architecture, Telecommunication System, Design, or related discipline.
• 10 years of relevant experience.
• Experience developing DevSecOps practices compliant with industry standards and regulations such as ISO 27001 and NIST.
• Hands-on experience in securing cloud infrastructures (AWS, Azure) and container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker).
• Experience with security tools in the CI/CD pipeline such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or Travis CI.
• Strong understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and network security.
• Proficiency in automation scripting (Python, Bash, Go, etc.) and experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible, Chef).
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tools such as SonarQube, Checkmarx, Aqua Security, Sysdig, and Twistlock.
• Knowledge of modern DevOps practices (CI/CD, microservices, serverless architectures).
• Knowledge of AI/ML applications in cybersecurity.
• Hands-on experience with Zero Trust security models.

Benefits:

• Maveris offers a competitive compensation package and top-tier benefits, including 401(k) with company match, Dental Insurance, Health Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, and Paid Time Off.