Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Job Overview

Element 84 is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevSecOps Engineer to join our team. This is a senior-level position that requires in-depth technical knowledge and the ability to work independently under the general direction of our client’s Cybersecurity Organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP to meet mission and compliance requirements
• Develop and maintain essential security artifacts, including System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms)
• Analyze complex cloud and system architectures to identify security risks and recommend effective mitigation strategies
• Apply and document security controls based on NIST 800-53 and NIST 800-171 standards
• Embed security into CI/CD pipelines and automate security checks
• Assist in cloud-based incident response and lead vulnerability remediation efforts
• Provide expert guidance on cloud security best practices, including encryption, access controls, identity management, and data protection
• Evaluate, recommend, and implement cloud-native and third-party security tools
• Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and change control processes to ensure the security of new systems and changes
• Lead annual security assessments and ongoing monitoring activities to maintain a strong security posture
• Advise Information System Owners (ISOs) on system security and compliance matters
• Oversee security posture for cloud infrastructure and monitor tenant security control implementation
• Support the development and maintenance of ISAs between tenants and Cloud Computing Services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field
• Active intermediate or higher level Cloud Certification (e.g., AWS Specialty/Professional, Azure Administrator/Solutions Architect, Google Professional Cloud Architect, CKA, etc.)
• A minimum of 8 years of experience in information security, with significant experience in a cloud environment
• Deep understanding of cybersecurity principles, intrusion detection, vulnerability assessment, and network architecture
• Proven ability to work independently and provide guidance to junior team members
• Excellent communication and advisory skills to consult with and advise other teams on security procedures and policies

About Element 84

Element 84 is a woman-owned small business that works with public, private, and non-profit sector clients to develop geospatial data processing pipelines & build software that helps answer big questions about our health, our infrastructure, and our changing planet. We solve challenging problems across a wide range of industries, but our super power is cloud-based geospatial data processing, remote sensing, and Earth science systems. Our headquarters is located in Alexandria, VA and we have a satellite office in Philadelphia, PA. Element 84 also supports a large remote workforce from a variety of other states.

Benefits

Element 84 prioritizes wanting to come to work and do meaningful work that makes a difference. We value life outside of work and offer parental leave for everyone, support through family challenges, and have had a flexible work schedule since our founding in 2010. We are committed to fostering a culture of curiosity and respect for all individuals.