Entry Level Devsecops Engineer Jobs
New grad devsecops engineer jobs open doors for recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or hands-on internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Consulting & Professional Services, Aerospace & Defense, and Accounting & Auditing, with employers like ICF, BLN24, and Leidos hiring at this level now.
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This position supports the development, hardening, deployment and ongoing maintenance of tools that enable military wargamers to simulate nuclear, chemical and biological events in wargame scenarios and training. Based out of Raleigh, NC, this position is part of a multi-disciplinary collaborative team of software, cloud, and security engineers delivering the next generation of cloud and web enabled wargaming software.
As a valued team contributor, your tasks will include developing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines, working with developers to containerize both new and existing code, deploying to on-premises and cloud-based Kubernetes clusters, managing releases of the application to our customer environments, and implementing Terraform code to deploy security compliant cloud infrastructure where the mission application will be deployed to a production environment. This role is also involved in completing cybersecurity requirements of the production system in terms of achieving and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) from our customer. This is a hybrid position with expectation of 3 days in-office based in Raleigh, NC.
DevSecOps Engineer Required Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or related) along with 8-10 years of related experience or 6-8 years of experience with Master's Degree in Computer Science (or related).
DevSecOps Engineer Required Technology & Skills:
- 3+ years experience with Terraform IaC for cloud providers (AWS preferred).
- 3+ years experience with Kubernetes & containers.
- 3+ years experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab, GitHub, Atlassian, or similar).
- 3+ years experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang, or similar).
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- You will be working closely with a collaborative team so your team player personality and excellent written/oral communication skills will be essential.
DevSecOps Engineer Preferred Technology & Skills:
- 1 year of Security patching and remediation experience.
Required Certifications:
- CompTIA Security+ (or DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 equivalent).
- AWS Certification (any of Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps, DevOps) not required but strongly preferred.
- Kubernetes Certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS) not required but strongly preferred.
- Linux OS Certification (Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE or similar) not required but strongly preferred.
About Us:
Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has more than 2,223 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides itself on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. We believe in the importance of open and honest communication as well as work/life balance. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company.
To find out more about the Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments Division visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/
Experience
Required- 8 - 10 years: Relevant work experience with Bachelors.
- 3 year(s): Terraform IaC for cloud providers (AWS preferred).
- 3 year(s): Kubernetes & containers.
- 3 year(s): CI/CD systems (GitLab, GitHub, Atlassian, or similar).
- 3 year(s): Object-oriented programming language.
- 6 - 8 years: Relevant work experience with Masters.
- 1 year(s): Security patching and remediation.
Education
Required- Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field
- Master of Science or better in Computer Science or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Comp TIA Security+
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Certified Kubernetes Admn
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
This position supports the development, hardening, deployment and ongoing maintenance of tools that enable military wargamers to simulate nuclear, chemical and biological events in wargame scenarios and training. Based out of Raleigh, NC, this position is part of a multi-disciplinary collaborative team of software, cloud, and security engineers delivering the next generation of cloud and web enabled wargaming software.
As a valued team contributor, your tasks will include developing and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines, working with developers to containerize both new and existing code, deploying to on-premises and cloud-based Kubernetes clusters, managing releases of the application to our customer environments, and implementing Terraform code to deploy security compliant cloud infrastructure where the mission application will be deployed to a production environment. This role is also involved in completing cybersecurity requirements of the production system in terms of achieving and maintaining an Authority to Operate (ATO) from our customer. This is a hybrid position with expectation of 3 days in-office based in Raleigh, NC.
DevSecOps Engineer Required Education and/or Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or related) along with 8-10 years of related experience or 6-8 years of experience with Master's Degree in Computer Science (or related).
DevSecOps Engineer Required Technology & Skills:
- 3+ years experience with Terraform IaC for cloud providers (AWS preferred).
- 3+ years experience with Kubernetes & containers.
- 3+ years experience with CI/CD systems (GitLab, GitHub, Atlassian, or similar).
- 3+ years experience with at least one object-oriented programming language (Python, Java, C++, JavaScript/TypeScript, Golang, or similar).
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- You will be working closely with a collaborative team so your team player personality and excellent written/oral communication skills will be essential.
DevSecOps Engineer Preferred Technology & Skills:
- 1 year of Security patching and remediation experience.
Required Certifications:
- CompTIA Security+ (or DoD 8570 IAT Level 2 equivalent).
- AWS Certification (any of Solutions Architect, Developer, SysOps, DevOps) not required but strongly preferred.
- Kubernetes Certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS) not required but strongly preferred.
- Linux OS Certification (Red Hat RHCSA/RHCE or similar) not required but strongly preferred.
About Us:
Do you want to work for a purpose? Applied Research Associates, Inc. (aka ARA) is an employee-owned international research and engineering company. We have been providing technically superior solutions to complex and challenging problems in the physical sciences since 1979. ARA has more than 2,223 employee owners and continues to grow rapidly. Together, our offices throughout the U.S. and Canada provide a broad range of technical expertise in defense, civil, and health technologies, computer software and simulation, systems analysis, environmental technologies, and testing and measurement.
ARA also prides itself on having a challenging culture where innovation & experimentation are the norm. We believe in the importance of open and honest communication as well as work/life balance. Employee ownership ensures you have a voice with what happens in the company.
To find out more about the Algorithms, Modeling and Assessments Division visit our website at: https://www.ara.com/raleigh/
Experience
Required- 8 - 10 years: Relevant work experience with Bachelors.
- 3 year(s): Terraform IaC for cloud providers (AWS preferred).
- 3 year(s): Kubernetes & containers.
- 3 year(s): CI/CD systems (GitLab, GitHub, Atlassian, or similar).
- 3 year(s): Object-oriented programming language.
- 6 - 8 years: Relevant work experience with Masters.
- 1 year(s): Security patching and remediation.
Education
Required- Bachelor of Science or better in Computer Science or related field
- Master of Science or better in Computer Science or related field
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Comp TIA Security+
- AWS Solutions Architect
- Certified Kubernetes Admn
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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Entry Level Devsecops Engineer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level devsecops engineer job?
Focus on building hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, containerization tools like Docker and Kubernetes, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure. Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate practical skills through personal projects, internships, or coursework. Certifications in cloud security or DevOps fundamentals also signal readiness and give junior candidates a concrete edge over similarly qualified applicants.
Which companies hire entry level devsecops engineers?
Companies hiring entry level devsecops engineers right now include ICF, BLN24, and Leidos, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Hiring at this level covers large tech firms building out security automation pipelines, financial services companies hardening their infrastructure, and government contractors requiring cleared or clearable junior talent.
Are there remote entry level devsecops engineer jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and security requirements. About 17% of entry level devsecops engineer openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, making this one of the more flexible technical roles for new candidates. Some roles involving sensitive systems or regulated environments do require on-site work, so check each listing carefully before applying.
Are these new grad devsecops engineer jobs?
Yes, many of the openings here are new grad roles that welcome recent graduates and junior candidates. A posting is new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internship or academic project work as equivalent experience, or explicitly invites applicants with a strong portfolio rather than a long employment history. Look for those signals in each job description.
Which industries hire the most entry level devsecops engineers?
Entry Level devsecops engineer roles concentrate in Consulting & Professional Services, Aerospace & Defense, and Accounting & Auditing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they are investing heavily in automated security practices and need junior engineers who can support and scale those pipelines under senior guidance.