Full-Time
Senior DevSecOps Engineer
Posted 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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- Maintain an active TS/SCI security clearance with CI polygraph.
- Have 5+ years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or in a similar role.
- Hold a certification satisfying DoD 8140/8570 requirements, such as Security+ or an equivalent certification.
- Have strong hands-on Linux experience.
- Have experience designing, deploying, and managing production-grade Kubernetes or OpenShift clusters through automation with Ansible and Terraform and/or CloudFormation in on-premises and cloud environments.
- Have experience with continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines, such as GitLab or an equivalent platform, and containerization.
- Collaborate with the client and internal teams to design and implement technical solutions across multiple classification environments, working independently or collaboratively to address complex requirements.
- Develop continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines from scratch in GitLab and Jenkins, integrating security scanning and Security Technical Implementation Guide compliance validation, and provide expert guidance on pipeline troubleshooting and DevSecOps best practices.
- Create and maintain Infrastructure as Code templates, primarily using CloudFormation, to architect highly available, resilient, and secure DevSecOps tool infrastructure across AWS GovCloud, C2S, and TC2S environments while ensuring Security Technical Implementation Guide compliance.
- Lead advanced troubleshooting by analyzing system and application logs using Linux command-line tools, conducting root cause analysis, and developing mitigation strategies to address service degradation.
- Provide expert guidance to development teams on secure coding practices, Security Technical Implementation Guide compliance, and vulnerability remediation in support of Authorization to Operate efforts.
- Mentor junior engineers through code reviews, Infrastructure as Code best practices, and technical documentation.
- Experience with Helm chart development and Security Technical Implementation Guides.
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
Tuition Reimbursement
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Commuter Benefits
Legal Services
Employee Discounts
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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.