9th Way Insignia is a service-disabled, veteran-owned small business bringing transformative technology to our government customers so they can achieve their missions. Our specialties include cybersecurity, cloud modernization, software development, data analytics, enterprise architecture, enterprise IT, analytics, process automation, and artificial intelligence. Learn more about 9th Way Insignia at https://9thwayinsignia.com/.
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This position is contingent upon contract award.
Professional Level:Level 4H Manager - A Hybrid Manager at 9th Way Insignia accomplishes department objectives by managing staff and processes and evaluating department activities. Focuses on leading a team and working hands-on with projects involving technology. Hybrid Managers require skills and qualifications such as exceptional leadership, communication and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities:- Analyzes and defines security requirements for computer systems, which may include mainframes, workstations, and personal computers.
- Designs, develops, engineers, and implements solutions that meet security requirements.
- Responsible for integration and implementation of the computer system security solution.
- Gathers and organizes technical information about an organization's mission goals and needs, existing security products, and ongoing programs in computer security.
- Performs risk analyses of computer systems and applications during all phases of the system development life cycle.
- Mentorship and training of junior DevSecOps Engineers.
- Leads the strategic design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide DevSecOps practices, tools, and pipelines.
- Focuses on integrating security and compliance at every stage of the software development lifecycle, ensuring reliable, scalable, and secure delivery of applications and services.
- Key technical leader, the Chief DevSecOps Engineer collaborates with product managers, solution architects, engineers, security teams, and IT operations to foster a culture of automation, rapid iteration, and continuous learning.
- Champions best practices in infrastructure as code, automated testing, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), and zero-trust architecture, while meeting stringent federal and agency-specific compliance requirements.
- Bachelor’s Degree in technical discipline; Associate’s Degree and 4 years of experience; 8 years of experience in lieu of degree to meet education requirement
- 5+ years of proven experience as a DevSecOps Engineer.
- Expertise with modern DevSecOps toolchains, cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP), container orchestration (Kubernetes), and configuration management tools.
- Strong knowledge of software security principles, secure coding practices, and experience with vulnerability scanning and remediation tools.
- Understanding of microservices architecture, APIs, service meshes, and event-driven systems.
- Familiarity with federal security frameworks (FISMA, FedRAMP), NIST standards (e.g., NIST SP 800-53), ATO processes, and Section 508 accessibility requirements.
- Ability to integrate compliance controls and reporting into DevSecOps pipelines, ensuring continuous compliance monitoring and documentation.
- Strong communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
- Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to influence and build consensus among diverse technical and business stakeholders.
One or more of the following:
- CKS (Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist)
- CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
- AWS Certified Security – Specialty
- CDP (Certified DevSecOps Professional)
- CompTIA Security+
$101,188 - 156,070
9th Way Insignia’s range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
Clearance/Background Investigation
Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Benefits
Eligible employees will have access to our comprehensive benefits package which includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life Insurance, 401(k), Basic Life A&D, STD, LTD, PTO, Telehealth, paid holidays, FSA, HSA. Additional resources include our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Traveling Assistance.
Legal
We’re an equal employment opportunity employer that empowers our people to fearlessly drive change – no matter their race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, or related medical conditions), national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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