Devsecops Engineer Jobs

Devsecops engineer jobs are open across financial services, healthcare, government contracting, and technology, from mid-level to staff and principal, with specializations in cloud security automation, container security, and CI/CD pipeline hardening. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles355+
Top stateVirginia
Top employerLeidos
Top cityReston, VA
Work type41% Hybrid
Top industryTechnology

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DevSecOps Engineer
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DevSecOps Engineer
Steampunk
McLean, Virginia
Compliance & Risk
Cybersecurity
Security Engineering
$80k - $175k/yr
Bachelor's degree in business administration

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Cloud DevSecOps Engineer Senior
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Cloud DevSecOps Engineer Senior
SAIC
Washington, District of Columbia
Cloud Architecture
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Program Management
$120k - $160k/yr
On-Site
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
10,000+

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Senior Systems Engineer SME Cloud Infrastructure & DevSecOps TS/SCI
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Senior Systems Engineer SME Cloud Infrastructure & DevSecOps TS/SCI
Geospatial and Cloud Analytics
Quantico, Virginia
Software Engineering
Systems Administration
Technical Product & Program Management
Technical Program Management
$170k - $190k/yr
Remote (US)
High school diploma or GED

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Principal Software Engineer, DevSecOps (Hybrid)
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Principal Software Engineer, DevSecOps (Hybrid)
Collins Aerospace
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Project Management
Solutions Engineering & Architecture
Technical Product & Program Management
$108k - $205k/yr
Hybrid
10,000+

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DevSecOps Engineer
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DevSecOps Engineer
Raventek Solution Partners
Manassas, Virginia
Full-stack Engineering
Software Engineering
Technical Product & Program Management
$180k - $210k/yr
AWS Certification

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Devsecops Engineer Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Leidos25
  • CACI International11
  • Lockheed Martin10
  • SAIC7
  • Booz Allen Hamilton7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Technology & Software
  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Consulting & Professional Services
  • Airlines
  • Education

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in devsecops engineer jobs.

  • Experience securing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or GitLab CI
  • Proficiency with infrastructure-as-code tools including Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation
  • Hands-on knowledge of container security in Kubernetes or Docker environments
  • Familiarity with cloud security controls across AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform
  • Experience with SAST, DAST, or SCA tooling integrated into development workflows
  • Bachelor's degree in computer science, cybersecurity, or a related technical field

Tips for Your Devsecops Engineer Job Search

Tailor your resume to the stack

Hiring managers scan for specific tools before reading anything else. List the exact platforms you've worked with, such as Terraform, Kubernetes, Vault, or Falco, in a dedicated skills section so your resume clears automated filters quickly.

Certify before you apply to federal roles

Government and defense contractors almost always require a DoD 8570 or 8140 baseline certification like Security+ or CISSP. If you're targeting those postings, confirm your certification is active and list it prominently near the top of your resume.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists devsecops engineer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Show pipeline ownership, not participation

Recruiters distinguish candidates who built and owned secure CI/CD pipelines from those who contributed to them. Describe the scope of what you owned, the threat model you addressed, and the measurable outcome, rather than listing tools you touched.

Prepare for a live threat-modeling exercise

Many devsecops engineer interviews include a whiteboard or collaborative threat-modeling session rather than a purely algorithmic coding round. Practice walking through an architecture diagram, naming attack surfaces, and proposing controls out loud before your first technical screen.

Negotiate on scope before salary

Devsecops roles vary widely in actual authority. Before discussing compensation, clarify whether the role has enforcement power over developers or is purely advisory. That distinction changes the job's day-to-day demands and your leverage in the offer conversation.

Devsecops Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most devsecops engineers?

The companies hiring the most devsecops engineers right now include Leidos, CACI International, and Lockheed Martin, with the largest share of openings in Virginia, Maryland, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in technology, defense contracting, and financial services.

How many devsecops engineer jobs are remote?

About 70% of devsecops engineer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, making it one of the more distributed roles in the security field. Cloud-focused and platform engineering sub-areas tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles involving classified systems or on-premises infrastructure typically require in-office presence.

How do you become a devsecops engineer?

Start with a foundation in either software development or systems administration, then layer in security fundamentals through a certification like Security+ or Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist. Build practical experience by hardening CI/CD pipelines in personal or open-source projects, then move into a security engineering or platform engineering role where you can take on devsecops responsibilities directly.

Can you get hired as a devsecops engineer without direct experience?

Yes, candidates with strong software engineering or cloud infrastructure backgrounds can transition into devsecops engineer roles by demonstrating security depth through certifications and hands-on projects. Contributing to open-source security tooling, publishing a pipeline-hardening write-up, or earning a cloud security specialty credential signals practical readiness to hiring managers who are evaluating non-traditional backgrounds.

What does the devsecops engineer interview process look like?

Most devsecops engineer interviews include an initial recruiter screen, a technical phone interview covering CI/CD and security tooling, and a practical round that often involves a threat-modeling exercise or a live pipeline review. Final rounds typically include a system design conversation focused on secure architecture and a behavioral interview with engineering leadership assessing cross-functional collaboration.

Where can I find and apply to devsecops engineer jobs?

You can find and apply to devsecops engineer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and specialization, then apply directly to each listing from the page.

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