DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer - VTG - South Carolina

Overview:

VTG is seeking a DevSecOps (DSO) Engineer to join our team at a pivotal moment as we modernize and advance a multimillion‑dollar government data cloud platform. As a DSO Engineer, you will play a central role in designing and implementing the secure, automated cloud foundation that enables this transformation. This is a high‑visibility, high‑impact role for an engineer passionate about cloud architecture, security, and automation. You will enable and enhance modern DevSecOps pipelines, implement comprehensive tagging strategies, support FinOps practices, and develop tenant level architectures and security attributes across a complex cloud ecosystem.

Responsibilities:

Must be able to work on-site at least 3 days per week
Align AWS, Azure, and Oracle infrastructure to support a multi‑tenant, cost‑sharing architecture
Design and implement cloud tagging, TBM, and FinOps frameworks for tenant‑level cost visibility
Build and maintain secure GitLab CI/CD pipelines for microservices in a Linux/Kubernetes environment
Containerize and harden services using Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and IaC
Establish cloud‑native reference architectures for HA, DR, monitoring, and security
Ensure compliance with NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, SCAP, and ATO processes
Document systems, pipelines, and processes; mentor teams on DevSecOps best practices
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Proven experience designing and implementing DevSecOps pipelines using GitLab CI/CD (or equivalent)
Strong experience with Linux, Kubernetes, Docker, and Helm
Familiarity with federal security / compliance frameworks: NIST 800‑53, FedRAMP, RMF, STIGs, and ATO
Working knowledge of at least one major cloud provider (AWS/Azure) with the ability to apply concepts
Scripting or programming proficiency in Python, Bash, PowerShell, or Go
CompTIA Security+ certification (or higher), or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with th