Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer

Job Title: Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer
Location: Washington, DC / Onsite interview/ Hybrid Role
Duration:12+ Months

Must have 15+ Years
Expert level hands-on experience with:
Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy
AWS (Lambda, API Gateway, ECS, Fargate, EC2, S3, DynamoDB, Kinesis Streams, Step Functions, SQS, SNS) and CloudFormation
Python, especially for infrastructure automation using AWS CDK.

Knowledge in following will be a plus:
Dynatrace Observability platform
Terraform for infrastructure-as-code
Containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Security tools (e.g. Checkmarx, SonarQube).

Interview Process:
Initial screening using Teams Video call
Candidate may be called for in-person interview for a technical round in our Washington DC office

Important Note:
We have shifted to adopting SAFe and

1. Encourage Contractors trained in SAFe
2. Request that contractors have camera available and on majority of the time
3. Set expectations that they are part of Agile team on which we need them to embrace self-management and self-organization in terms of their iteration commitments, capacity planning, capacity allocation, etc.

As long as they can come DC on need basis and attend the important SAFe ceremonies like PI onsite.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to lead the integration of security into our cloud-native development and operations workflows. This role requires deep expertise in AWS tooling, infrastructure automation, and secure CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy (including blue/green deployments), Bitbucket, Python CDK, and Terraform.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy.

Configure and manage blue/green deployments for zero-downtime releases.

Integrate Dynatrace Observability with client s applications.

Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and AWS CDK (Python).

Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into build and deployment workflows.

Collaborate with development and operations teams to enforce secure coding and deployment standards.

Monitor and respond to vulnerabilities across applications and infrastructure.

Ensure compliance with security policies and cloud governance frameworks.

Maintain documentation for security processes, configurations, and deployment strategies.

Required Skills:

Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including:

• Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy
• IAM, EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation

Proficiency in Python, especially for infrastructure automation using AWS CDK.

Proficient with Dynatrace Observability platform.

Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code.

Familiarity with Bitbucket for source control and pipeline management.

Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).

Experience with security tools (e.g. Checkmarx, SonarQube).

Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST, CIS).

Preferred Certifications:

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)

CISSP or equivalent security certification

Soft Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Ability to work independently and in cross-functional teams.

Passion for automation, security, and continuous improvement.

About IDEXCEL, INC
Idexcel is an IT services organization, with a mission to bring great people and great organizations together. Our diverse client base represents a wide range of industries, including technology, telecom, insurance, healthcare, manufacturing, banking & financial services, food & commodities trading and federal organizations. Our teams of experienced recruiters directly work with client companies seeking exceptional people to help with their business initiatives. Idexcel, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, military status, national origin or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or applicable local law.