DevSecOps Engineer - Part-time

Overview

We are seeking a mid-level DevSecOps Engineer to support secure cloud deployments and infrastructure automation efforts for a public sector initiative. This is a part-time consulting role (approximately 20 hours per week) focused on implementing and maintaining modern DevSecOps practices, with an emphasis on infrastructure as code, CI/CD pipelines, containerization, and secure AWS environments.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on practitioner with experience building and managing secure, scalable cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines in regulated environments, and who can effectively contribute in a flexible, part-time capacity.

Per our client contract, candidates must be U.S. Citizens and be able to obtain Public Trust Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as AWS CDK and/or Terraform
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support automated, secure deployments
• Develop and manage containerized applications and deployment workflows
• Implement and maintain DevSecOps best practices, integrating security into all stages of the development lifecycle
• Configure and manage AWS security services to ensure compliance and protection of cloud environments
• Support environments aligned with FedRAMP standards and tooling
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline deployment processes and improve system reliability
• Utilize tools such as GitHub for source control and workflow automation
• Support orchestration and workflow management using tools like Temporal (or similar frameworks)
• Document infrastructure, deployment processes, and security controls

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or cloud engineering roles
• Strong experience with:
  • Infrastructure as Code (CDK, Terraform)
  • CI/CD pipeline design and implementation
  • Container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes or equivalents)
  • AWS cloud services, particularly security-focused services
• Familiarity with GitHub for version control and automation workflows
• Understanding of secure software development and deployment practices
• Ability to work effectively in a part-time consulting engagement (~20 hours/week)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting FedRAMP-compliant environments or other regulated systems
• Familiarity with automation/orchestration frameworks such as Temporal
• Knowledge of cloud security architectures and compliance frameworks
• Experience working with public sector or government clients
• Exposure to monitoring, logging, and incident response tools

4 Reasons to Join The Squires Group, Inc.:

1. Our Commitment to You - We offer competitive pay, multi-year projects, and a list of exciting clients.2. Work-Life Balance - We work hard; we work smart and have quality time for family and "life." 3. Golden Rule - We treat our consultants the way we want to be treated: with integrity, professionalism, and trust.4. We Care About You – We help you meet your career goals and continuously support your efforts in the field.

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The Squires Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.