Job Description

Optimal Solutions & Technologies (OST, Inc.) is focused on excellence. We specialize in providing Management Consulting, Information Technology, and Research Development and Engineering services.

The fundamental distinction of the OST team is its business knowledge in both the public and private sectors. We serve the aerospace & transportation, association & nonprofit, defense, education, energy, financial, healthcare, and technology & telecommunications industries. OST is successful because we listen to our clients, we learn from our clients, and we know our clients.

Sr. DevSecOps Engineer

of specific duties in a typical workday for this position:

• The DevSecOps Engineer (Data Platform) provides secure DevSecOps engineering support for enterprise data platforms, enabling reliable, scalable, and compliant data ingestion, processing, storage, and analytics. Individuals integrate security, automation, and continuous delivery practices into data platform development and operations to support trusted, high-availability data services across the enterprise.
• Responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines for data platforms; integrating security controls and compliance checks into automated workflows; and supporting secure deployment and operation of data services, pipelines, and analytics environments. The DevSecOps Engineer (Data Platform) collaborates with data engineers, cloud architects, cybersecurity personnel, and program stakeholders to ensure security, performance, and reliability are embedded throughout the data lifecycle.
• Additional duties include supporting containerization and orchestration of data services; implementing infrastructure-as-code (IaC) solutions; integrating vulnerability scanning and monitoring tools; supporting identity and access management for data platforms; and assisting with RMF and compliance documentation. The role monitors platform performance and security posture supports incident response and remediation and continuously improves automation and operational efficiency.

Requirements (Years of experience, Education, Certifications):

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, or a related technical discipline
• Minimum of 10 years of experience supporting DevSecOps, platform engineering, or secure data platform operations within a DoD, Federal, or large enterprise environment
• Demonstrated experience with:
  • DevSecOps practices and CI/CD pipelines
  • Data platforms, data pipelines, or analytics environments
  • Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation tools
  • Containerization and orchestration technologies
  • Security integration and compliance support
  • Collaboration across data, cloud, and cybersecurity teams
• Active Secret Clearance

Nice to Have (skills that are not required, but nice to have):

• Experience supporting enterprise data platforms, data lakes, or analytics ecosystems
• Familiarity with:
  • Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or similar)
  • Data pipeline technologies (ETL/ELT frameworks)
  • Kubernetes and container security
  • Monitoring and logging tools for data platforms
  • NIST SP 800-series and RMF requirements
• Certifications such as:
  • DevSecOps or cloud platform certifications
  • Security+ or cloud security credentials

This is a full-time position paying a base salary, full benefits, and has possible bonus potential based on merit and performance. To be considered for this position, please apply online with a resume.

OST is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without regard to race, religion, gender, native origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.