DevSecOps Engineer

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being programs.

At Synergy, you’ll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

This position is designated as work-from-home.

About the Role:

Synergy is seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to lead infrastructure and deployment modernization efforts across our US Coast Guard portfolio. This role will serve as a technical cornerstone for multiple programs operating within the Contracting Writing System (CWS) ecosystem.

Primary Responsibilities:

• The primary purpose of this role is to design, implement, and govern robust Software Factories and Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines, ensuring the secure, rapid, and highly available delivery of critical procurement and contract management software. You will act as a strategic technical advisor, driving DevSecOps maturity and cloud adoption across multiple enterprise-scale programs.
• Enterprise DevOps Architecture: Architect, build, and maintain scalable, secure, and highly available CI/CD pipelines and Software Factories that support multiple distributed teams working within the overarching CWS ecosystem.
• DevSecOps Integration: Embed security-first principles into the software development lifecycle by integrating automated vulnerability scanning, static/dynamic code analysis (SAST/DAST), and compliance checks directly into the deployment pipelines.
• Cross-Program Standardization: Establish and enforce unified deployment standards, artifact management protocols, and configuration management practices across multiple government agency programs, ensuring alignment with our CMMI-Dev Level 3 and ISO certifications.
• Technical Leadership & Mentorship: Lead complex troubleshooting efforts for infrastructure and deployment bottlenecks, while actively mentoring engineering teams on modern cloud-native architectures, containerization (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker), and automated testing frameworks.
• Strategic Advisory: Serve as a subject matter expert in executive discussions with federal stakeholders, demonstrating how modern DevOps practices reduce cycle times, minimize technical debt, and ensure continuous compliance with federal mandates.

Required Qualifications:

• 1-2+ years of relevant experience in DevOps, systems administration, software development, cloud engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience working with Linux and/or Windows Server environments.
• Experience with at least one programming language or application development framework.
• Experience with Bash, PowerShell, Python, or similar scripting and automation.
• Familiarity with AWS cloud services and basic cloud infrastructure concepts.
• Experience with containerization technologies such as Docker.
• Familiarity with Git and source control workflows.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD concepts and automated software deployment.
• Basic understanding of networking concepts including DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, ports, and firewalls.
• Strong troubleshooting skills and ability to learn unfamiliar technologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exposure to Kubernetes, EKS, OpenShift, Helm, or Argo CD.
• Experience with Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Actions, or similar CI/CD tooling.
• Familiarity with Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation, or similar automation tools.
• Basic SQL/database experience.
• Relevant AWS, Azure, Linux, or Security+ certification.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Information Systems.

Citizenship & Clearance Requirements:

• Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a federal Secret clearance (or higher). Active clearance is highly preferred.

Target Salary Range

Compensation for roles at Synergy is determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the requirements of the role; level of experience; education and certifications; the individual’s combination of knowledge, skills, and abilities; as well as alignment with market data, federal and state laws, and other business and contract considerations. The estimated pay range for this position is: $110,000 – $140,000. The disclosed range has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and represent just one component of Synergy’s total compensation package for employees. 

Candidate AI Policy

Synergy is committed to the responsible and ethical use of AI tools. However, we want to ensure a fair candidate evaluation process based on your own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) or other tools to assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is prohibited unless permission is explicitly granted. You are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

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