Devsecops Support Specialist with Security Clearance

Seeking a DevSecOps Support Specialist to work closely with our Lead DevSecOps Engineer in support of Navy systems under the Naval Operational Architecture. The ideal candidate is agile, resourceful, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for someone who: Jumps in with both feet
Thrives in ambiguity and adapts quickly to shifting priorities
Communicates clearly and frequently
Thinks ahead and "figures things out"
Enjoys contributing to innovative, high-impact projects that serve national defense
Responsibilities: Collaborate with development, operations, and cybersecurity teams to ensure security is integrated throughout the DevOps lifecycle
Assist with the implementation and continuous improvement of DevSecOps pipelines, tools, and workflows
Integrate feedback loops, security services, and documentation into agile development cycles
Monitor pipeline health and ensure security compliance in alignment with DoD and NAVWAR policies
Troubleshoot pipeline automation, container deployment, and infrastructure performance issues
Maintain and update task templates, peer support materials, and process documentation
Provide technical support, onboarding assistance, and training for DevSecOps tools and secure development best practices
Analyze data from pipelines and delivery metrics to identify areas of improvement
Communicate project updates, risks, and milestones to internal stakeholders and leadership
Review application artifacts for compliance, traceability, and automated deployment readiness
Support backlog grooming and task scoping to ensure DevSecOps initiatives balance performance, risk, and cost
Required Skills and Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience supporting DevSecOps environments or CI/CD automation in a DoD or highly regulated setting
Strong knowledge of DevSecOps principles, SDLC, and secure software development practices
Experience supporting pipeline tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Tekton, ArgoCD, etc.)
Proficient in reviewing, writing, and maintaining technical documentation
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Advanced Excel, Word, PowerPoint), with basic Visio and intermediate Adobe Acrobat skills
Understanding of wiki-style documentation systems, knowledge base creation, and content maintenance
Comfortable adapting to evolving requirements and environments with minimal supervision
Preferred Skills and Experience: Experience with Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)
Programming or scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash)
Familiarity with Helm charts, Kubernetes, OpenShift, or container security best practices
Exposure to Agile methodologies and sprint-based development environments
Agile and Office application certifications
Education and Certifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM-related field (e.g., Computer Science, Engineering, Information Systems)
Agile training or certifications preferred
Citizenship and Clearance Requirements: U.S. Citizenship required
Active Secret clearance required
TS/SCI clearance preferred