Full-Time

Sr. Devsecops Engineer IV

Updated on 12/9/2024

MetroStar

MetroStar

201-500 employees

Technology solutions for government agencies

Government & Public Sector
Enterprise Software

Senior, Expert

Colorado Springs, CO, USA

US Top Secret Clearance Required

Category
DevOps & Infrastructure
DevOps Engineering
Required Skills
Bash
Microsoft Azure
Python
CloudFormation
AWS
Jenkins
Terraform
Ansible
Selenium
Google Cloud Platform
Requirements
  • Active TS/SCI Clearance with CI poly.
  • At least 10 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or similar role, with a focus on integrating security into the software development lifecycle.
  • Expert experience with DevOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and automation tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Artifactory, SonarQube, Selenium, Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud).
  • Expert experience building DevSecOps solutions at scale across IL5 to IL6+ classification domains.
  • Expert understanding of AWS and familiarity with other cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, GCP) and securing cloud-based applications and services.
  • Strong experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  • Strong experience in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and tool integration.
  • Hands-on experience with security tools for static code analysis, dynamic application security testing (DAST), and vulnerability scanning, using tools such as Fortify, Acunetix, and Prisma Cloud.
  • Knowledge of security best practices, common vulnerabilities, and exposure to security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST).
Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security practices into the software development lifecycle.
  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines that incorporate automated security testing, vulnerability scanning, and compliance checks.
  • Develop and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) templates and configurations, ensuring security best practices are applied to cloud resources and infrastructure components.
  • Perform regular security assessments, code reviews, and penetration testing to identify and address vulnerabilities and weaknesses in applications, code, and infrastructure.
  • Monitor and analyze system and application logs to detect and respond to security incidents.
  • Implement and manage identity and access management (IAM) solutions, ensuring appropriate authentication and authorization mechanisms are in place.
  • Collaborate with software engineers to provide guidance on secure coding practices and assist in remediation of security findings.
  • Participate in incident response activities, helping to investigate and mitigate security incidents in a timely manner.
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and documentation.

MetroStar creates technology solutions to improve digital experiences for government agencies. They modernize IT infrastructure and develop digital tools, such as a pandemic relief eligibility tool for farmers and virtual training platforms for law enforcement. MetroStar stands out by tailoring its services specifically to government needs, generating revenue through contracts and partnerships. The company's goal is to enhance efficiency and innovation in public sector operations.

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

$4.4M

Headquarters

Reston, Virginia

Founded

1999

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

3%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

3%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing demand for virtual training platforms boosts MetroStar's market opportunities.
  • Partnership with Salesforce enhances MetroStar's AI-driven data analytics capabilities.
  • Expansion into broadband access initiatives opens new revenue streams for MetroStar.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from companies like NTT Data limits high-value contract opportunities.
  • Regulatory hurdles may challenge MetroStar's broadband expansion efforts.
  • Reliance on USWDS and React may lead to inefficiencies if not managed well.

What makes MetroStar unique

  • MetroStar specializes in digital services for government agencies, focusing on IT modernization.
  • The company excels in creating virtual training platforms for international law enforcement.
  • MetroStar's Comet design system streamlines digital service delivery for federal agencies.

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