Diligent Consulting Inc

DevSecOps Engineer

GPO - Remote - Full Time

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer – CI/CD (Contingent Upon Award)
Hiring Company: Diligent Consulting Inc.
Client: Government Publishing Office (GPO)
Location: Washington, D.C. (Hybrid/On-site)
Remote: Must reside within commuting distance of GPO HQ in Washington, D.C. for monthly and ad hoc in-person meetings
Clearance: Public Trust or ability to obtain (higher clearance may be required)
Estimated Period of Performance: September 1, 2025 – September 30, 2029

Overview:

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Diligent Consulting Inc. is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Engineer – CI/CD to support the Government Publishing Office (GPO) as part of its cybersecurity modernization effort, the SecDevOps Program. This initiative strengthens GPO’s security posture through Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), secure DevOps, and automated deployment pipelines aligned with federal compliance mandates.

The DevSecOps Engineer plays a critical role in designing, maintaining, and enhancing secure CI/CD pipelines that power the delivery of GPO’s enterprise applications and infrastructure. This role ensures fast, reliable, and secure software delivery in alignment with GPO’s Technical Reference Model (TRM), Risk Management Framework (RMF), and FISMA requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design, build, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, and Jenkins.

  • Integrate static and dynamic code analysis tools (e.g., SAST, DAST) into CI/CD workflows.

  • Automate testing and artifact promotion processes to improve code quality and deployment velocity.

  • Enforce security and compliance requirements through infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and pipeline policies.

  • Collaborate with software developers, cybersecurity personnel, and system administrators to align CI/CD workflows with Zero Trust and federal compliance strategies.

  • Support continuous integration of secure development practices and the delivery of hardened systems.

  • Maintain technical documentation related to pipeline configuration, tool integration, and compliance enforcement.

Experience Requirements:

  • Minimum:

    • 8 years of experience in DevSecOps, software development, or systems engineering roles.

    • Hands-on experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in secure environments.

    • Familiarity with integrating SAST, DAST, automated testing, and artifact promotion processes.

  • Alternate Path:

    • 10 years of relevant experience with no degree, if accompanied by an applicable DevSecOps or cybersecurity certification.

Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical discipline.

  • An additional 2 years of experience may be substituted for the degree if accompanied by a relevant technical certification.

Certifications:

  • Required:

    • Security+ or DevSecOps Foundation (e.g., from DevOps Institute or equivalent)

  • Preferred:

    • Tool-specific certifications such as GitLab Certified CI/CD Specialist, Jenkins Engineer, or GitHub Actions Certification

    • Additional certifications in cloud or DevSecOps platforms are a plus

Why Join Diligent?

Diligent Consulting Inc. is a veteran-owned business delivering mission-focused IT and cybersecurity solutions to federal clients. As a DevSecOps Engineer on the GPO’s SecDevOps team, you’ll be at the forefront of secure innovation—building modern pipelines that power rapid, compliant, and resilient digital government services.

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