AI Platform DevSecOps Engineer

Salary: $100000 - 245000 per year Requirements: Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, or a related technical field. Minimum of three years of experience in software deployment across Windows and Linux environments. Familiarity with containerization technologies (such as Docker or Podman) and orchestration tools (like Kubernetes). Understanding of CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps methodologies. Experience in vulnerability scanning and remediation strategies. Proficient in Bash or another scripting language. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, especially in resource-constrained environments. Eligible to obtain an Interim Secret level security clearance by the start date and ultimately qualify for a TS/SCI level clearance; U.S. citizenship is required for this position. Responsibilities: Develop and maintain a secure library of containerized software and supporting stacks. Implement automated pipelines for container builds, testing, and validation to ensure compatibility with various operating systems and architectures. Design and manage Kubernetes-based infrastructure while maintaining well-documented and reproducible deployment configurations. Optimize system performance and reliability in constrained environments. Create processes for continuous scanning of containers and their dependencies to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with evolving security standards. Adapt deployment strategies to align with ATO and accreditation requirements while troubleshooting environment-specific deployment challenges across DoD and IC systems. Technologies: Bash CI/CD DevSecOps Docker Kubernetes Linux Podman Security Windows AI DevOps HTTP LESS LLM More: At APL, we are dedicated to addressing critical national defense, security, and science challenges through our innovative expertise. We foster a culture that promotes authentic self-expression, continuous professional growth, and collaboration among inspiring colleagues. Our diverse and inclusive environment encourages creative solutions and new ideas, and we offer comprehensive benefits including education assistance, retirement contributions, and a healthy work-life balance. Our campus is conveniently situated in the Baltimore-Washington metro area. last updated 27 week of 2026