IT Application Solutions Architect.

Job Title: IT Application Solutions Architect.
Location: Washington, DC (hybrid )
Duration: 12+ Months

Job Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled DevSecOps Engineer to lead the integration of security into our cloud-native development and operations workflows. This role requires deep expertise in AWS tooling, infrastructure automation, and secure CI/CD practices. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy (including blue/green deployments), Bitbucket, Python CDK, and Terraform.

Key Responsibilities:
Design and implement secure CI/CD pipelines using AWS Code Pipeline, Code Build, and Code Deploy.
Configure and manage blue/green deployments for zero-downtime releases.
Automate infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and AWS CDK (Python).
Integrate security scanning tools (SAST, DAST, SCA) into build and deployment workflows.
Collaborate with development and operations teams to enforce secure coding and deployment standards.
Monitor and respond to vulnerabilities across applications and infrastructure.
Ensure compliance with security policies and cloud governance frameworks.
Maintain documentation for security processes, configurations, and deployment strategies.

Required Skills:
Strong hands-on experience with AWS services, including:
o Code Pipeline, Code Build, Code Deploy
o IAM, EC2, Lambda, S3, CloudFormation
Proficiency in Python, especially for infrastructure automation using AWS CDK.
Experience with Terraform for infrastructure-as-code.
Familiarity with Bitbucket for source control and pipeline management.
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).
Experience with security tools (e.g. Checkmarx, SonarQube).
Understanding of security frameworks (e.g., OWASP, NIST, CIS).

Preferred Certifications:
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer
Certified DevSecOps Professional (CDP)
CISSP or equivalent security certification