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Diligent Consulting Inc

DevSecOps Engineer

Diligent Consulting Inc, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022

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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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