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DevSecOps Engineer

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Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer – CI/CD (Contingent Upon Award)
Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc.
Client: Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site)
Remote: Must reside within commuting distance of GPO HQ in Washington, D.C. for monthly and ad hoc in-person meetings
Clearance: Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required)
Estimated Period of Performance: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029

Overview:

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer – CI/CD to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) as part of its cybersecurity modernization effort, the SecDevOps Program . This initiative strengthens GPO’s security posture through Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) , secure DevOps , and automated deployment pipelines aligned with federal compliance mandates.

The DevSecOps Engineer plays a critical role in designing, maintaining, and enhancing secure CI/CD pipelines that power the delivery of GPO’s enterprise applications and infrastructure. This role ensures fast, reliable, and secure software delivery in alignment with GPO’s Technical Reference Model (TRM) , Risk Management Framework (RMF) , and FISMA requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions , GitLab CI , and Jenkins .

  • Integrate static and dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., SAST, DAST) into CI/CD workflows.

  • Automate testing and artifact promotion processes to improve code quality and deployment velocity.

  • Enforce security and compliance requirements through infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and pipeline policies.

  • Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity personnel, and system administrators to align CI/CD workflows with Zero Trust and federal compliance strategies.

  • Support continuous integration of secure development practices and the delivery of hardened systems.

  • Maintain technical documentation related to pipeline configuration, tool integration, and compliance enforcement.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum:

    • 8 years of experience in DevSecOps , software development , or systems engineering roles.

    • Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in secure environments.

    • Familiarity with integrating SAST , DAST , automated testing , and artifact promotion processes.

  • Alternate Path:

    • 10 years of relevant experience with no degree, if accompanied by an applicable DevSecOps or cybersecurity certification.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering , Computer Science , Information Systems , or a related technical discipline.

  • An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted for the degree if accompanied by a relevant technical certification.

Certifications:

  • Required:

    • Security+ or DevSecOps Foundation (e.g., from DevOps Institute or equivalent)

  • Preferred:

    • Tool-specific certifications such as GitLab Certified CI/CD Specialist , Jenkins Engineer , or GitHub Actions Certification

    • Additional certifications in cloud or DevSecOps platforms are a plus

Why Join Diligent?

Diligent Consulting Inc. is a veteran-owned business delivering mission-focused IT and cybersecurity solutions to federal clients. As a DevSecOps Engineer on the GPO’s SecDevOps team, you’ll be at the forefront of secure innovation—building modern pipelines that power rapid, compliant, and resilient digital government services.

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