Horizon Industries
Sr. DevSecOps Engineer
Job Summary
This role involves supporting a DevSecOps engineering environment with a focus on automation, configuration management, and cloud infrastructure. Key responsibilities include developing and troubleshooting Ansible playbooks, managing AWS GovCloud architectures, and ensuring security and compliance with DoD cybersecurity frameworks. Candidates should have experience with containerization, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, and scripting in Bash. The position emphasizes supporting IT operations and DevOps teams within a secure, scalable, and compliant cloud environment.
Required Skills
Benefits
Job Description
Senior DevSecOps Engineer
Location: Remote
Client: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) – DAAS API Gateway Program
Clearance: IT-II (NACLC)
Salary Range: $115,000 – $130,000
Who we are
Horizon Industries Limited is a dynamic IT and Management Consulting firm headquartered in Tysons Corner, VA. Founded in 1996, Horizon has evolved into a team of highly qualified professionals providing full-cycle IT and consulting support across the public and private sectors.
We pride ourselves on a diverse, growth-minded culture rooted in employee success and mission impact.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a Senior DevSecOps Engineer to support the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) and its secure API Gateway Program. In this role, you’ll drive automation strategy and deliver advanced configuration management solutions in an IL5 AWS GovCloud environment. This is a remote opportunity for a highly skilled Ansible and Kubernetes practitioner with strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, infrastructure-as-code, and secure DoD-compliant cloud architectures.
What your day-to-day will look like
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Design, develop, and manage Ansible playbooks, roles, and modules
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Automate configuration of infrastructure and middleware components
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Administer and support the Ansible ecosystem, including playbook maintenance and ops integration
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Implement secure infrastructure-as-code using Ansible, Terraform, and CloudFormation
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Deploy and manage containers via Docker and Kubernetes (preferably EKS)
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Build Jenkins pipelines using Declarative Pipeline syntax
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Ship application logs to Splunk and AWS CloudWatch for observability
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Harden systems using STIGs and security baselines aligned with NIST 800-53 and RMF
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Provide SME-level technical support across automation, compliance, and cloud engineering efforts
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Collaborate with DevOps, platform, and security teams to align with DoD Zero Trust architecture principles
What we’d like to see on your resume
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4+ years of experience with Ansible in cloud-based DevOps environments
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Proficiency developing Ansible Playbooks and using Ansible CLI for automation
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Advanced scripting skills in Bash
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Strong experience in AWS GovCloud, EKS/Kubernetes, and Docker deployments
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Expertise in Jenkins pipeline development and Git source control workflows
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Knowledge of STIG compliance, NIST frameworks, and DevSecOps best practices
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Familiarity with log aggregation using Splunk or CloudWatch
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Experience working in secure, high-compliance federal environments
Bonus if you have
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Familiarity with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
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Experience integrating CI/CD into legacy modernization environments
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Exposure to multi-region, high-availability architectures in AWS GovCloud
Required Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field
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Active IT-II (NACLC - Secret) clearance or current eligibility
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Demonstrated experience with Ansible, Kubernetes, and secure cloud deployment in support of federal systems
Why you’ll love working at Horizon
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Remote-first flexibility
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Comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
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401(k) with immediate vesting + employer match
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Student Loan Repayment Program
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Paid Time Off
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Educational Assistance + Certification Support
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Gym Reimbursement Program
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Growth-driven, employee-first company culture
Horizon is an Equal Opportunity Employer
We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
Horizon Industries
Based in Tyson’s Corner, Virginia, Horizon has two decades of experience providing IT and Management consulting service to the U.S. Federal Government and select commercial clients around the globe.
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