Job Overview
Location
Fort Meade, Maryland
Job Type
Full-time
Category
DevOps
Date Posted
June 3, 2026
Full Job Description
đź“‹ Description
- • Design, implement, and maintain secure software factory infrastructure supporting Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) programs in a classified environment.
- • Engineer and automate CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls to ensure compliance with DoD cybersecurity standards and NIST frameworks.
- • Administer and optimize virtualized environments using industry-standard platforms such as VMware, Kubernetes, and Docker within secure DoD networks.
- • Integrate automated security scanning tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, SCA) into development workflows to enforce DevSecOps practices across all stages of the software lifecycle.
- • Collaborate with government stakeholders, cybersecurity teams, and mission partners to align infrastructure operations with mission-critical security and availability requirements.
- • Monitor, troubleshoot, and resolve system performance and security incidents in real-time across distributed, high-availability environments.
- • Implement and enforce configuration management practices using tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet to ensure consistent, auditable system states.
- • Maintain documentation of system architectures, security controls, operational procedures, and compliance artifacts for audit and accreditation purposes.
- • Support the transition of legacy systems to modern, containerized, and cloud-native architectures while preserving security posture and regulatory compliance.
- • Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and remediation activities in alignment with DISA STIGs, NIST SP 800-53, and other DoD security directives.
- • Participate in on-call rotations to ensure 24/7 operational readiness and rapid response to critical system outages or security events.
- • Work within a government-contracted environment adhering to strict access controls, data handling protocols, and personnel security policies.
- • Coordinate with IT and cybersecurity personnel to validate patch management, access controls, and network segmentation strategies across the software factory ecosystem.
- • Ensure all infrastructure changes undergo formal change control processes and are approved through established DoD governance frameworks.
- • Maintain awareness of emerging threats and security technologies to continuously improve the resilience and automation of the secure software delivery pipeline.
🎯 Requirements
- • Active DoD Secret Clearance
- • Experience with CI/CD pipeline automation and integration of security tools (SAST, DAST, SCA)
- • Proven track record in DevSecOps practices within a DoD or federal government environment
🏖️ Benefits
- • Opportunity to work on mission-critical national defense programs with DISA
- • Access to ongoing professional development and security compliance training
- • Collaborative environment with government and industry cybersecurity experts
Skills & Technologies
About NextGen Federal Systems LLC
NextGen Federal Systems provides advanced software engineering, data analytics, and cybersecurity solutions to U.S. defense and civilian agencies. Core offerings include cloud migration, DevSecOps, mission systems integration, AI/ML applications, and large-scale data management. The company supports satellite ground systems, Navy and Army programs, and enterprise IT modernization, emphasizing secure, open-architecture solutions that accelerate decision-making and improve operational readiness.
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