DevSecOps Engineer (On Site)

About the position

At Catalyst Operations & Analytics, we specialize in delivering innovative, tailored solutions to our clients. Our expertise spans operational support, cyber and technology consulting, and training programs. We’re seeking skilled professionals who thrive on solving complex challenges and making an impact where it matters most. This role sits at the intersection of development, operations, and security. You'll help secure our Docker-based deployments, support the CI/CD process, and integrate security checks directly into our local/offline infrastructure. You'll work alongside developers, AI engineers, and cybersecurity professionals to make sure every piece of our stack is robust and production-ready. You must be a US Citizen to be considered for this job.

Responsibilities

• Integrate and maintain security scanning tools in CI/CD pipelines
• Support secure packaging and deployment of containerized services
• Manage and enforce secrets handling across environments
• Assist in monitoring system logs, metrics, and security events
• Write Bash or Python scripts to automate system hardening, monitoring, and deployment tasks
• Document security and operational procedures to support team handoffs and audits
• Help harden FastAPI-based apps and locally hosted AI models against common attack vectors

Requirements

• US Citizenship required
• Hands-on experience with Docker
• Understanding of software development pipelines (Git, GitHub Actions, or similar)
• Awareness of application security concepts (input validation, authentication, etc.)
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning tools
• Interest in building secure, offline-first infrastructure
• Certifications: Security+, Linux+, or demonstrated experience in DevOps

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and container technologies like Docker and Kubernetes
• Exposure to FastAPI or Python-based microservices
• Understanding of Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, and RESTful APIs
• Experience in air-gapped or low-connectivity environments

Benefits

• 401(k) match up to 10% with immediate vesting
• Highly subsidized Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with employer contribution
• 4 weeks of PTO accrued annually
• 11 Federal Holidays
• Life Insurance, Short and Long-term Disability coverage paid for by the company
• Company sponsored happy hours
• Holiday party, networking events and company social events