DevSecOps Lead (Cleared)

Founded in 2003, IT Concepts’ core values – customer-centricity, teamwork, drive to deliver, innovation, and integrity – ensure we work together to be the best, realize objectives, and make a positive impact in our communities. We intentionally created and sustain our ITC culture that embraces change, experimentation, continuous learning, and improvement. We bring our design thinking problem-solving approach that challenges assumptions, prioritizes curiosity, and invites complexity to deliver innovative, efficient, and practical solutions. As we continue to grow in the support of our government customers, we are looking for driven and innovative individuals to join our team.

IT Concepts, Inc. (ITC) seeks an experienced Sr. DevSecOps Lead to support a DOD SOCOM opportunity. ITC will provide the Government with program management and services related to emerging technology solutions, including Enterprise Architecture (EA) and data science, application development and management support, training, and enterprise ecosystem support.

Responsibilities:

• Leads the integration of DevSecOps practices into all new developments and SIE Cloud efforts.
• Maintains relevancy with commercial and open-source DevSecOps solutions to enable the program to keep pace with industry offerings and trends.
• Designs and implements the processes and tools to deliver an automated, CI/CD pipeline-based DevSecOps system capable of supporting VMs, containers, and compiled software applications.
• Sustains the CI/CD pipeline for maintenance applications.
• Works across the enterprise to ensure that the DevSecOps tools and processes support the holistic system development, integration, and fielding effort.
• Ensure that all software development and operational processes meet DoD-specific security standards, such as RMF, CMMC, and NIST, while implementing automated compliance checks.
• Guide the team in maintaining and improving Infrastructure as Code (IaC) implementations, automating the provisioning and configuring secure and scalable cloud or on-prem environments.
• Continuously monitor security metrics, audit logs, and system health, responding to security incidents and leading root cause analysis to prevent future issues.

Location: On-site in San Diego, CA

Salary Range: $200-230K. Factors affecting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

• Senior level: 10 years of experience and an MA/MS degree.

• Substitutions for education:

• Bachelor's degree plus 8 years of work experience may be substituted for a master’s degree
• 12 years of work experience may be substituted for a master’s degree

Preferred Skills:

• Strong leadership abilities to guide cross-functional teams in adopting DevSecOps practices, fostering a security culture, and aligning all team members toward a unified goal.
• Deep understanding of key DoD cybersecurity frameworks, including the Risk Management Framework (RMF), NIST 800-53, CMMC, and DISA STIGs, and how to implement these within CI/CD pipelines.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud environments (e.g., AWS, Azure) and containerization platforms (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) with a focus on securing containers, services, and deployments.
• Experience with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, ELK Stack, Nagios, and SIEM systems (e.g., ArcSight, SolarWinds).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work with teams but is self-motivated to complete projects independently.
• Ability to work entirely on-site with minimal accommodation

Clearance Requirements:

• Must have an active TS/SCI clearance to be considered

The Company

We believe in generating success collaboratively, enabling long-term mission success, and building trust for the next challenge. With you as our partner, let’s solve challenges, think innovatively, and maximize impact. As a valued member of our team, you have the unique opportunity to work in a diverse range of technology and business career paths, all while supporting our nation and delivering innovative technology solutions. We are a close community of experts who pride ourselves on creating an environment defined by teamwork, dedication, and excellence.

We hold three ISO certifications (27001:2013, 20000-1:2011, 9001:2015) and two CMMI ML 3 ratings (DEV and SVC).

Industry Recognition

Growth | Inc 5000’s Fastest Growing Private Companies, DC Metro List Fastest Growing; Washington Business Journal: Fastest Growing Companies, Top Performing Small Technology Companies in Greater D.C.

Culture | Northern Virginia Technology Council Tech 100 Honoree; Virginia Best Place to Work; Washington Business Journal: Best Places to Work, Corporate Diversity Index Winner – Mid-Size Companies, Companies Owned by People of Color; Department of Labor’s HireVets for our work helping veterans transition; SECAF Award of Excellence finalist; Victory Military Friendly Brand; Virginia Values Veterans (V3); Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Corporate Breath Award

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes paid time off, healthcare benefits, supplemental benefits, 401k including an employer match, discount perks, rewards, and more. 

We invest in our employees – Every employee is eligible for education reimbursement for certifications, degrees, or professional development.  Reimbursement amounts may fluctuate due to IRS limitations. We want you to grow as an expert and a leader and offer flexibility for you to take a course, complete a certification, or engage in other professional growth and networking. We are committed to supporting your curiosity and sustaining a culture that prioritizes a commitment to continuous professional development. 

We work hard, we play hard. ITC is committed to incorporating fun into every day. We dedicate funds for activities – virtual and in-person – e.g., we host happy hours, holiday events, fitness & wellness events, and annual celebrations. In alignment with our commitment to our communities, we also host and attend charity galas/events. We appreciate your commitment to building a positive workspace for you to be creative, innovative, and happy.

Commitment Equal Opportunity Employment & VEVRAA

ITC is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

ITC is strongly committed to compliance with VEVRAA and other applicable federal, state, and local laws governing equal employment opportunity. We have developed comprehensive policies and procedures to ensure our hiring practices align with these requirements.

As part of our VEVRAA compliance efforts, ITC has established an equal opportunity plan outlining our commitment to recruiting, hiring, and advancing protected veterans. This plan is regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its effectiveness.

We encourage protected veterans to self-identify during the application process. This information is strictly confidential and will only be used for reporting and compliance purposes as required by law. Providing this information is voluntary and will not impact your employment eligibility.

Our commitment to equal employment opportunity extends beyond legal compliance. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where all employees, including protected veterans, are treated with dignity, respect, and fairness.

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Accommodations

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. If you need to discuss reasonable accommodations, please email careers@useitc.com.  

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