Washington, DC
Recruiting I /
W-2 /
Hybrid
NexThreat is seeking an experienced SecDevOps candidate to support IT Security within the Government POs Agency. The successful candidate will play a critical role in supporting security development, operations, and architecture functions, ensuring continuity and resilience of IT services during normal operations, unforeseen events, and exercises, including periods of Continuity of Operations (COOP).
The SecDevOps Contractor shall provide expert support in IT security development, operations, and Zero Trust Architecture. The candidate will also support the operation, maintenance, and upgrade of a broad suite of security and IT tools, with a primary focus on ARMIS. They must be prepared to extend operational capabilities to alternate sites as needed, ensuring uninterrupted services during emergency scenarios or testing.
Design, implement, and enhance security solutions in alignment with Agency policies and industry best practices.
Monitor, analyze, and respond to security incidents and alerts; conduct vulnerability assessments; and ensure compliance.
Support and maintain Zero Trust security models to safeguard Agency assets and data.
Be prepared to support operations at alternate sites during emergencies, exercises, and unforeseen events, ensuring continuity of services.
Operate, maintain, upgrade, and support the following tools and technologies:
Proven experience in Security DevOps, Security Engineering, or related roles.
Strong understanding of Zero Trust security architectures.
Hands-on experience with supporting and operating security tools listed above, especially ARMIS.
Ability to adapt to and support operations in remote/alternate site scenarios.
Knowledge of cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, etc.) and related security services.
Familiarity with network security monitoring tools and incident response.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
Ability to obtain or maintain security clearances as required.
CISSP, CISM, Security+ or equivalent.
Cloud security certifications (Azure Security Engineer, AWS Security, etc.) are a plus.
NexThreat is dedicated to our employees' well-being, growth, and satisfaction. We offer a competitive compensation package that supports and enables our corporate commitment to excellence.
Our extensive benefits include:
NexThreat is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We provide a clear pathway for career development, ensuring that all employees have the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.
Our commitment to fair compensation is reflected in our competitive salary packages. NexThreat's internal efficiencies enable us to offer not only fair wages but also additional financial benefits such as spot and merit bonuses, profit sharing, commuting benefits, and comprehensive insurance coverage.
We believe in recognizing and rewarding our employees for their hard work and dedication. By regularly collecting customer feedback, we identify opportunities to provide spot bonuses, gifts, and other forms of recognition, ensuring our team members feel valued and appreciated.
Understanding the importance of work-life balance, NexThreat offers a unique vacation benefit. Every 5 years, employees receive $5,000 towards a vacation for themselves and their families.
We strive to create a supportive and rewarding work environment where our employees can thrive both personally and professionally.