Sr DevSecOps Engineer III
Company websitem9solutions.com (M9 Solutions, opens in new tab)
Base salary $185K to $210K
Employer-published annual base salary, USD. Advertised base range in United States
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- LocationUnited States
- WorkplaceWorkplace not stated
- Status at last checkSource accepting applications when checked
- Last checked (3 h ago) · observed since
About this job
M9 Solutions is dedicated to providing IT services and solutions to the Federal Government by mobilizing the right people, skills, clearance levels, and technologies to help organizations that desire improved performance and modern, sustainable change. M9 has provided quality IT services and support to more than 30 Federal Agencies and multiple commercial customers nationwide. Our capabilities include IT Talent Solutions, Data Delivery & Analytics, Cyber Security, Cloud Migration, Applications and Infrastructure, Software Development, and Finance & Accounting.
M9 Solutions is seeking a Sr DevSecOps Engineer III (State) to work on-site in support of a government contract for a client located in Washington, DC. An active TS/SCI clearance is required.
Responsibilities
- Designs, implements, and maintains secure CI/CD pipelines for deployment of security tools and supporting infrastructure.
- Automates infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) across on-premises VMware and cloud environments.
- Integrates security controls (SAST, DAST, container scanning, compliance checks) into DevOps workflows.
- Supports migration of security platforms into a dedicated enclave, ensuring minimal downtime and data integrity.
- Collaborates with cybersecurity and infrastructure teams to enforce secure configurations and continuous monitoring.
- Implements logging, monitoring, and alerting pipelines for system and application health.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- TS/SCI security clearance.
- 10+ years of experience in DevSecOps, Software Engineering, or related engineering disciplines.
- Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools (e.g., Terraform and/or CloudFormation, Ansible).
- Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker and Kubernetes).
- Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or Azure DevOps).
- Experience with hybrid environments such as VMware and cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Experience implementing security compliance frameworks (e.g., RMF, NIST 800-53, STIGs), and integrating security tools into pipelines (e.g., vulnerability scanning, secrets management).
- Proficiency with Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications
- Experience supporting enclave-based or air-gapped systems.
Full-Time Employee Compensation
- M9 Solutions’ pay range for this position is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include, but are not limited to, responsibilities of the position, education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, as well as internal equity, location, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
- M9 Benefits - https://m9solutions.com/why-join-m9/#our-benefits
Salary Range
$185,000—$210,000 USD
M9 Solutions, LLC (M9) is a Federal subcontractor and complies with all applicable federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment, including Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). M9 also adheres to the affirmative action requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), ensuring equal opportunity for protected veterans. If you wish to voluntarily share that you are an individual with a disability, you are welcome to do so at any point in the application or employment process; M9 does not require this information, and it will not affect your candidacy. If you need accommodation during the application process or encounter difficulties using our website, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected] or 703-936-0880.
M9 Solutions is a proud participant in the Virginia Values Veterans (V3) program and supports the Military Medics and Corpsmen (MMAC) initiative, demonstrating our commitment to hiring and supporting veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses, and dependents.
With 15+ years of proven delivery and growth, M9 Solutions is a unique small business with credible past performance and key capabilities offering project management services, solution architects, business analysts, program managers, technical architects, and technical consultants. M9 was recognized as an Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, and 2012. M9 Solutions believes that work should be fun, rewarding, and something everyone can be excited about. We offer a competitive compensation package and value diverse perspectives in driving the vision of the company.
Source: M9 Solutions on Greenhouse · View original posting (opens in new tab)
Pay in context
This role's base floor ($185,000) is above 81% of the 148 IT & Security roles in Washington listed on this site; 1 other lists the same floor. Their median floor is $159,300; the middle half runs from $143,700 to $178,400.
Only jobs on this site count, and each one publishes a base salary of $100,000 or more, so this compares six-figure jobs with each other, not with the whole market. Computed Nov 6, 2026.
This listingSr DevSecOps Engineer III$185K to $210K
Spacecraft RF Engineer$175K to $200K
Data Pipeline Engineer$175K to $190K
Full Stack Developer$175K to $190K
DevOps Engineer$200K to $215K
Data Pipeline Analyst$150K to $170K
Data Pipeline Engineer$220K to $230K
Chart as a table
| Role | Published base |
|---|---|
| Sr DevSecOps Engineer III (this listing) | $185K - $210K |
| Spacecraft RF Engineer | $175K - $200K |
| Data Pipeline Engineer | $175K - $190K |
| Full Stack Developer | $175K - $190K |
| DevOps Engineer | $200K - $215K |
| Data Pipeline Analyst | $150K - $170K |
| Data Pipeline Engineer | $220K - $230K |
Observed changes
- Began meeting the published-salary criteria
- First observed on the employer's board
- Observed since
- Employer-stated posting date
- 2026-10-08
Where this pay comes from
Location as the employer wrote it: Washington, DC - TS/SCI clearance required
$185,000—$210,000 USD
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What we verified
- The pay figures come from the employer's own listing, quoted exactly above.
- The pay is an annual base salary in US dollars with a minimum of at least $100,000.
- The role was publicly listed on the employer's job board when last checked.
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