Full-Time
Senior DevSecOps Engineer
Updated on 8/18/2026
M9 Solutions
51-200 employees
Federal IT services: software, cloud, security
Compensation Overview
$60k - $180k/yr
No H1B Sponsorship
Reston, VA, USA
In Person
Onsite work is required.
US Top Secret Clearance Required
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- Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance with Counterintelligence Polygraph.
- At least 8 years of experience in DevSecOps, software engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, and Ansible.
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
- Experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, and Azure DevOps.
- Experience with hybrid environments, including VMware and cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.
- Experience implementing security compliance frameworks such as Risk Management Framework, National Institute of Standards and Technology 800-53, and Security Technical Implementation Guides.
- Experience integrating security tools into pipelines, including vulnerability scanning and secrets management.
- Proficiency with Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Design, implement, and maintain secure continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines for deploying security tools and supporting infrastructure.
- Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code across on-premises VMware and cloud environments.
- Integrate security controls, including static application security testing, dynamic application security testing, container scanning, and compliance checks, into DevOps workflows.
- Support migration of security platforms into a dedicated enclave while ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
- Collaborate with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to enforce secure configurations and continuous monitoring.
- Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting pipelines for system and application health.
M9 Solutions provides IT services and solutions to the Federal Government. It focuses on software development, cloud migration and infrastructure, cybersecurity, data delivery, and data analytics. Its products and services work by mobilizing skilled people and technologies to design, build, secure, and operate digital systems that improve performance and enable modern, sustainable change for government agencies. The company differentiates itself through its combination of domain expertise in federal IT, a focus on secure and stable technology delivery, and its commitment to delivering the digital future by aligning talent with mission needs. The goal is to help public sector organizations achieve better outcomes, resilient operations, and ongoing modernization.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Arlington, Virginia
Founded
2007
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- M9 completed CMMC Level 1 self-assessment in 2025, improving defense bid eligibility.
- NTIS joint venture positioning supports access to federal data modernization work.
- Leadership bench remains intact in 2026 with COO Ethel Formichelli and founder James McKee.
What critics are saying
- Sean DuGuay left M9 in December 2024 for Aretum, weakening growth leadership.
- HigherGov shows no recent awards, signaling thin visible demand through August 2025.
- Without meaningful new contracts, M9 risks becoming a small, replaceable subcontractor by 2026.
What makes M9 Solutions unique
- M9 Solutions pairs NTIS data innovation support with federal IT services since 2022.
- M9 Solutions preserved SPRS affirmation after CMMC Level 1 self-assessment in 2025.
- Founder James McKee still leads; stable ownership supports specialized federal contracting relationships.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Remote Work Options
Flexible Work Hours
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Leave
PTO/vacation
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Hybrid Work Options
Wellness Program
Mental Health Support
Conference Attendance Budget
Professional Development Budget
Stock Options
Company Equity
Phone/Internet Stipend
Home Office Stipend
Relocation Assistance
Adoption Assistance
Family Planning Benefits
Fertility Treatment Support
Childcare Support
Elder Care Support
Parental Leave
Performance Bonus
Profit Sharing
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Certification Support
Mentorship Program
Training Programs
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Legal Services
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Company News
Sean DuGuay, former Principal of National Security and Defense at Gapgemini Government Solutions, has joined M9 Solutions as President and Chief Revenue Officer, the information technology services and solutions provider announced on Friday.
M9 Solutions is pleased to welcome Chief Growth Officer David Callner to the Executive Team.