DevSecOps Engineer (Entry level - Clearance Required) - (US-Remote)

ICF International, Inc.

Job Overview

Location

Reston, VA

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• As a DevSecOps Engineer supporting a federal client, you will play a critical role in embedding security into the software development lifecycle, ensuring that applications and infrastructure meet stringent federal compliance standards while enabling rapid, secure delivery of technology solutions.
• Your work will directly contribute to national security initiatives by helping maintain the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of government systems through automated security controls and continuous monitoring in cloud environments.
• Day to day, you will assist in developing, maintaining, and monitoring CI/CD pipelines using tools such as GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps to automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• You will support infrastructure as code (IaC) efforts using Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates to provision and manage cloud resources in a repeatable, secure manner.
• You will help integrate security scanning and compliance checks into pipelines, including SAST, DAST, dependency scanning, and container scanning tools to identify vulnerabilities early in the development cycle.
• You will support cloud infrastructure operations in AWS, Azure, or GCP, applying security best practices such as least privilege access, encryption, and network segmentation.
• You will assist with containerization using Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes, ensuring secure image building, runtime protection, and cluster configuration.
• You will monitor system environments, logs, and security alerts, contributing to troubleshooting and incident response efforts when anomalies are detected.
• You will document configurations, security controls, and operational procedures to support audit readiness and compliance with federal mandates.
• You will collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams in an Agile/Scrum environment, participating in stand-ups, sprint planning, and retrospectives to drive continuous improvement.
• You will learn and apply federal security frameworks including NIST 800-53, FISMA, and FedRAMP, gaining hands-on experience in how security is implemented in regulated government environments.
• About the team and company: You will join ICF International, a global advisory and technology services provider that combines deep domain expertise with innovative technology to solve complex challenges for government and commercial clients.
• ICF fosters an inclusive workplace where employees are empowered to grow professionally, share expertise, and collaborate across disciplines to achieve meaningful impact while maintaining work-life balance and access to comprehensive benefits.
• In this role, you will build foundational expertise in DevSecOps practices, cloud security, and federal compliance—positioning yourself for advancement into senior engineering, security architecture, or specialized DevOps leadership roles within the public sector technology space.
• You will achieve tangible accomplishments such as contributing to authorized cloud environments, improving pipeline security posture, and supporting audit readiness—gaining credentials and experience highly valued in both government contracting and enterprise technology markets.

🎯 Requirements

• Must possess an active Top Secret security clearance; Interim Top Secret acceptable (sponsorship not available).
• 2+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud engineering, systems engineering, or cybersecurity.
• Must be a U.S. citizen and reside in the United States, as work must be performed domestically due to federal contract requirements.

🏖️ Benefits

• Competitive pay range of $89,649.00 to $152,404.00 based on experience, skills, certifications, and contract labor categories.
• Opportunity to work fully remote with occasional travel to the DC Metro area for onsite client meetings.
• Access to ICF’s comprehensive benefits package, including health, wellness, retirement, and professional development support, along with EEO compliance and reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Skills & Technologies

Python

AWS

Azure

GCP

Docker

Design

Junior

Remote

Degree Required

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About ICF International, Inc.

Global advisory and technology services provider delivering strategy, analytics, and digital transformation to government and commercial clients. Core capabilities span energy, environment, health, education, and cybersecurity, integrating data science, policy expertise, and implementation support. Founded in 1969, publicly traded on NASDAQ as ICFI, with 9,000+ employees across more than 80 offices worldwide.

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