Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer

Company Overview

Pantheon Data (a Kenific Holding company) is a private, small business based in the Washington, DC, area. Pantheon Data was founded in 2011, initially providing acquisition and supply chain management services to the US Coast Guard. Our service offerings have grown in the past ten years, including infrastructure resiliency, contact center operations, information technology, software engineering, program management, strategic communications, engineering, and cybersecurity. We have also grown our customer base to include commercial clients. The company has used this experience to expand our service offerings to other agencies within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the Department of Defense (DoD), and other Federal Civilian Agencies.

Position Overview

Pantheon Data is seeking a Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer to design and operate secure, cloud-native platforms within AWS GovCloud. This role focuses on supporting ML-enabled workloads and applications processing CUI, PII, and PHI. The candidate will automate security controls across CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS) and manage production-grade Amazon EKS clusters via GitOps methodologies under strict federal compliance frameworks (NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, DoD SRG).

Responsibilities

• Secure Infrastructure: Build and maintain hardened AWS GovCloud environments using Terraform, ensuring alignment with NIST 800-53 and FedRAMP baselines.
• Kubernetes & GitOps: Manage lifecycle, networking, and security for Amazon EKS clusters. Orchestrate deployments using Helm charts and GitOps tools (e.g., Argo CD or Flux) to ensure declarative state management.
• Secure CI/CD Engineering: Design and implement robust CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions. Integrate and configure GitHub Advanced Security (GHAS), including CodeQL for SAST, secret scanning, and dependency review.
• ML Workload Support: Deploy and scale containerized ML models and data pipelines, optimizing performance and observability in regulated environments.
• Identity & Governance: Enforce least-privilege via IAM, manage encryption with KMS, and monitor security posture using Security Hub, Config, and GuardDuty.

Required Skills and Experience

• Professional Experience: 5+ years in DevSecOps/DevOps with a focus on production AWS environments.
• GitHub Expertise: Proven experience building enterprise-grade pipelines with GitHub Actions and deep technical knowledge of GitHub Advanced Security features.
• Container Orchestration: Deep hands-on expertise with Amazon EKS, including cluster hardening, OCI-compliant image management, and Helm package management.
• Infrastructure as Code: Proficiency in Terraform (modular design, state management) for complex networking and security stacks.
• Federal Compliance: Practical understanding of NIST SP 800-53, FedRAMP, or DoD RMF and their application to technical configurations in GovCloud.
• Automation: Scripting proficiency in Python or Bash for operational automation and security tooling.
• Certification: Current AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or Security - Specialty.
• Ability to work effectively remotely in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to meet deadlines and produce quality work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite software including Outlook, Word, Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of professional, hands-on experience in a DevOps or DevSecOps engineering role, including responsibility for production or pre-production environments.
• At least one current AWS certification required, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or AWS Certified Security.

Clearance Requirements

U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance.

Work Location: United States - Remote

• Our company prioritizes the benefits of flexibility and collaboration, whether that happens in person or remotely.
• If the position is remote or hybrid, you may periodically work from a Pantheon Data office location or client site.
• If this position is assigned to a Pantheon Data office location or client site, you'll work with colleagues and clients in person, as needed for specific client requirements.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $100,000 - $150,000. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.

Benefits Overview

We are always looking for good people! Pantheon Data is committed to providing its employees with competitive salaries and benefits in order to increase employee satisfaction and productivity.In addition to our benefits, we also offer SmartBenefits through the Washington Metro Area Transportation Authority, where you specify an amount of your pre-tax wages be paid directly to your SmarTrip account. In some cases, tuition assistance may be available for continuing education expenses and certifications related to their position. Additional details may be found at https://pantheon-data.com/careers/

Pantheon Data Important Information

All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.

As part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.

If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to our Talent Team at Recruiting@pantheon-data.com or by phone (571) 363-4020.

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