Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I (6724)
MetroStar · Reston, VA
Posted about 2 months ago · $180,000 - $195,000
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 57 days MetroStar's roles stay open a median of 69 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 97% of MetroStar's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at MetroStar
- high 91 stale, 20 reposted of 93 open
- Hiring momentum
- 178 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from MetroStar's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for MetroStar.
About this role
As a Sr. DevSecOps Engineer I, you will design, implement, and maintain secure software development and deployment pipelines while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Your role will involve developing CI/CD pipelines, creating Infrastructure as Code templates, and providing guidance on secure coding practices and STIG compliance. You will also troubleshoot systems and mentor junior engineers in best practices.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of MetroStar as an employer.
What you need
- Active TS/SCI with CI Poly security clearance
- Certification to satisfy DoD 8140/8570 (e.g., Security+, or equivalent)
- 5+ years as a DevSecOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar
- Strong hands-on Linux experience
- Experience with designing, deploying, and managing production-grade Kubernetes (K8s) or OpenShift clusters via automation with Ansible and Terraform and/or CloudFormation in on-prem and cloud environments
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines (e.g. GitLab, or equivalent) and containerization
Nice to have
- Experience with Helm chart development and STIGs
What you get
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off (PTO) and holidays
- Parental Leave and dependent care
- Flexible work arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Worth weighing
- Salary range is $180,000 - $195,000, but final salary depends on various factors
- Position requires active security clearance which may limit candidate pool
- Role involves advanced troubleshooting and mentoring, which may require a strong technical background
Summarised from MetroStar's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by MetroStar on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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