DevSecOps Engineer

About the Role

As part of Maximus TCS (Technology and Consulting Services), you will serve as a pivotal member of our DevSecOps team, bridging the gap between development, security, and operations. This role is designed to strengthen our security posture by implementing automated frameworks, managing critical infrastructure, and ensuring compliance across complex network environments.

In this position, you will move beyond manual processes to drive efficiency through automation. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop robust deployment tools, manage vulnerability scanning, and coordinate remediation efforts. Your day-to-day involves diagnosing root causes of security incidents, maintaining operational runbooks, and conducting risk assessments for proxy servers and firewalls. You will also play a key role in educating users on application security features and performing penetration testing to proactively identify and mitigate risks.

This role is critical for maintaining the integrity of USAF IT systems and networks. You will be responsible for the full lifecycle of security operations, from gathering requirements and designing solutions to fixing operational issues and updating security procedures. By leveraging scripting languages and open-source solutions, you will help replace manual tasks with streamlined, automated workflows, ensuring our infrastructure remains resilient and secure.

Hiring Process

Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted directly by our People Operations team. The process typically includes a review of qualifications, followed by interviews with hiring managers and technical team members to assess both technical expertise and cultural fit. Please note that due to the nature of this position, a background investigation is required.

Accommodations

Maximus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process—including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews—please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. We strive to build a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Compensation and Benefits

Maximus compensation is based on various factors including job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel, external market conditions, and internal value analysis. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays, and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.