Full-Time
DevSecOps and Automation Subject Matter Expert
Sev1Tech
501-1,000 employees
Provides cloud, IT modernization for government
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Arlington, VA, USA + 1 more
More locations: United States
In Person
US Citizenship Required
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- Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related field. Equivalent experience will also be considered.
- Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer, Automation Engineer, or similar role, preferably in a federal or government contracting environment.
- Strong proficiency with relevant DevSecOps tools and technologies, such as CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab), version control systems (e.g., Git), configuration management tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible), and containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Expertise in designing, implementing, and maintaining cloud environments with a focus on security and compliance using platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP.
- In-depth understanding of federal security guidelines and compliance standards (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP) and experience deploying software solutions adhering to these standards.
- Solid knowledge of security scanning tools (e.g., SonarQube, Fortify, OWASP Dependency Check) and vulnerability assessment practices.
- Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell) to streamline and automate manual tasks and processes.
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum development methodologies and experience working within an Agile team.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to effectively interface with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Must be eligible to obtain a Department of Homeland Security EOD clearance (US Citizenship, Favorable Background Investigation)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software developers, infrastructure engineers, security officers, and project managers, to gather requirements and provide technical guidance on the design and implementation of a Software Factory.
- Design, develop, and implement a scalable and secure DevSecOps infrastructure, including CI/CD pipelines, version control systems, and automated testing frameworks.
- Establish and maintain secure cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) that comply with federal security standards (e.g., FISMA, FedRAMP).
- Implement automated deployment and configuration management processes, leveraging infrastructure-as-code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
- Develop and enforce best practices and standards for code quality, application security, and performance optimization, ensuring adherence to federal guidelines and compliance requirements.
- Collaborate with security officers to identify and implement appropriate security controls, automated security scans, and vulnerability assessments throughout the software development lifecycle.
- Provide subject matter expertise in DevOps and automation, influencing the adoption of DevSecOps practices within the Software Factory.
- Conduct training sessions and workshops to educate and empower development teams in the use of DevSecOps tools and methodologies.
- Monitor the performance and health of the Software Factory infrastructure, applying necessary patches, upgrades, and optimizations to ensure high availability and minimal downtime.
- Continuously evaluate new tools and technologies in the DevSecOps space, proposing enhancements to existing systems, methodologies, and processes.
- Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation on the DevSecOps infrastructure, processes, and configurations.
- Stay up to date with emerging trends and industry best practices in DevSecOps, cloud computing, and automation, applying this knowledge to drive innovation and improvement in the Software Factory environment.
- Work closely with the federal client's IT staff, security personnel, and other stakeholders to understand their specific requirements, address their concerns, and resolve technical challenges.
- Clearance Preference:
- Active DHS/CISA suitability - 1st priority
- Any DHS badge + DoD Top Secret - 2nd choice
- DoD Top Secret + willingness to obtain DHS/CISA suitability - 3rd choice (it can take 10-60 days to obtain suitability – work can only begin once suitability is fully adjudicated)
Sev1Tech focuses on cloud adoption and IT modernization for U.S. government agencies and large commercial clients. It helps mission-critical operations by migrating workloads to the cloud and using artificial intelligence, digital twin simulations, and advanced analytics to modernize architectures, automate processes, and improve decision-making. It differentiates itself by concentrating on government and large-scale programs, delivering practical, best-value solutions and sustainable practices across defense, intelligence, homeland security, health, and space. Its goal is to help clients modernize IT and cloud infrastructure to improve resilience and readiness of critical missions while delivering measurable value.
Company Size
501-1,000
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Woodbridge, Virginia
Founded
2010
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- ERT acquisition triples workforce to 1,600, boosting Space Force scale.
- Rebranding to Entarian unifies engineering for national security missions.
- $48.8M DHS CISA contract expands enterprise IT and cloud services.
What critics are saying
- Zhenia Klevitsky's exit erodes sales pipeline within 3-6 months.
- NOAA revenue concentration triggers cuts from Trump procurement shifts.
- Culture clash causes 20-30% attrition, crippling CEEOSS delivery.
What makes Sev1Tech unique
- Sev1Tech delivers AI, digital twins, and analytics for defense IT modernization.
- Secured $188M Space Force meshOne contract in 2024 for JADC2 connectivity.
- ISO 27017 certification cuts cloud ATO timelines by 50%.
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ERT, a Macquarie Capital-backed company, has acquired Sev1Tech, a digital modernisation and IT transformation partner supporting space, defence and national security initiatives. Financial terms were not disclosed. The acquisition expands ERT's capabilities in delivering secure, mission-aligned digital solutions to government customers in regulated environments. Sev1Tech specialises in helping government organisations modernise legacy systems, enhance cyber resilience and accelerate digital adoption across complex enterprise environments. The combined entity will serve customers including the US Space Force, offering expanded IT modernisation, cloud, cybersecurity and engineering services. Sev1Tech has been partnered with DFW Capital Partners since 2019. KippsDeSanto & Co. served as exclusive financial adviser to Sev1Tech on the transaction.
ERT sets new course for itself with Sev1Tech acquisition. Stay Connected Find opportunities - and win them. February 24, 2026 08:00 AM ET Earth Resources Technology is roughly tripling in size and bolstering its footprint at Space Force, an agency often seen as leaning forward into newer and more agile acquisition approaches. Earth Resources Technology was born in 1993 to focus on providing space-focused geotechnical and environmental services to the federal government, work that remains very much in the company's DNA. But in acquiring Sev1Tech with Macquarie Capital's support, ERT is also setting out a new course for itself in many respects as the company now can say it has a footprint in both the civilian and defense sides of the market. ERT's purchase of Sev1Tech announced Tuesday gives the acquirer an increased presence with Space Force, which only was stood up in 2019 and was a target customer in the search for other companies to buy. "The ground station things that we do are a direct connection, and we get them closer to the satellite," ERT's chief executive Mark Lee told us. "They get us closer to pushing the data out, so it's really a really a nice fit there." ERT is roughly tripling in size to around 1,600 employees with the addition of Sev1Tech, which is bringing around 1,100 people to the equation. Lee said ERT is looking to use this as an opportunity for creating a new organization because there are "things they do better than us" and the reverse is true as well. "It is one company buying another, but it's also these teams coming together," Lee said. "We want to bring an approach to this where the best process wins, best idea wins, and come out of this with something that is not exactly like either company was before, which allows us to build on the strengths that both companies have." ERT's steps to land on Sev1Tech as the right acquisition target for itself is an example of how companies look at the world changing around them and decide to change themselves. Macquarie Capital's acquisition of ERT in 2024 both marked a new chapter for the company and an opportunity for its leadership team to figure out where they should go next. Three years prior to that, ERT booked a potential $699.6 million contract with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to help operate IT and antenna systems on the ground. Having a franchise program like that can be both a boon and a concern though, according to chief executive Lee. "We love NOAA as a customer, they're an awesome customer, but they make up a lot of our revenue and as we all went through last year, that was kind of scary having all your eggs in mostly in one basket," Lee said. Of course, Lee's reference to last year speaks to how the entire public sector landscape changed rapidly amid the Trump administration's push to reshape it. In deciding what's next for ERT, Lee and his executive team colleagues decided the company needed to diversify its revenue profile and that meant adding new customers. That naturally meant looking at acquisitions, of which Lee said ERT remained active even while the GovCon industry adjusted to a new pace and cadence. Sev1Tech's portfolio with the Space Force includes a potential $188 million contract booked in 2024 to help expand a global network that transports data between the U.S. military and its international partners. Also known as meshOne, this terrestrial network is designed to link platforms and other systems that are part of the Defense Department's larger connectivity vision commonly called JADC2. Lee said ERT has been working with Space Force through some of the company's weather-related efforts at NOAA, but Sev1Tech's brand at Space Force was far more established than that of ERT. ERT's move to bolster its Space Force presence also means a closer look at an agency that Lee described as "less stuck in their ways about how they buy." Since its inception, Space Force has embraced agile acquisition models such as Other Transaction Authority agreements and other commercial-like contracting approaches. These are tools the Trump administration is pushing agencies to increase the use of as part of larger efforts to overhaul and modernize government acquisition. "Space Force is the vanguard living up to that way of buying, which is exciting for us because we're impatient, we're ready to go, we want to get going," Lee said. "They're leaning forward from that perspective, which I think is exciting." KippsDeSanto & Co. acted as the exclusive financial adviser to Sev1Tech for this transaction. The sale of Sev1Tech marks an exit for DFW Capital Partners, which acquired the company in 2019.
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