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title: 'DevSecOps at SteerBridge'
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# DevSecOps at SteerBridge

- **Company:** SteerBridge
- **Location:** Vienna, VA
- **Compensation:** $125k–$170k
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-09-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-15
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/steerbridge/ef6054c8-5abc-4ac7-baac-b3a00e116eec

## Job description

SteerBridge is a modern technology company delivering innovative, mission‑focused solutions to the U.S. Government and private sector. Leveraging deep expertise in federal acquisition, digital transformation, and emerging technologies, we deliver agile, commercial‑grade capabilities that accelerate operational effectiveness and drive measurable mission success. At the core of SteerBridge is our people—especially the veterans whose leadership, problem‑solving mindset, and commitment to excellence elevate every project we support. We don’t simply hire exceptional talent; we cultivate it, creating meaningful career pathways for veterans, military spouses, and professionals who share our passion for advancing technology and strengthening the missions we serve.

## POSITION OVERVIEW

SteerBridge is seeking a DevSecOps Engineer to own the security infrastructure and automation behind a mission-critical VA Disability Claims platform that supports Veterans and federal customers in AWS GovCloud. This role builds and runs the systems that security depends on: the log pipelines that feed our SIEM, the CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code pipelines that deploy every environment, and the scanning, patching, and security services deployed across our accounts. The engineer partners closely with our security team, which monitors the environment, triages alerts, and leads incident response. This role makes sure that team has complete, reliable data and working tools, and turns their requirements into code, guardrails, and pipelines that run automatically. The engineer will also work with cloud engineers, solutions and security architects, application developers, and program leadership. This is a hands-on role. The ideal candidate writes Terraform and pipeline code, onboards new log sources end to end, keeps security tooling deployed and healthy, and fixes the root cause when a pipeline, agent, or integration breaks. They are comfortable reviewing a merge request, debugging a broken data connector, and documenting how a control is implemented. This is a hybrid position based in Vienna, VA.

## Key Responsibilities

Own end-to-end security log pipelines from AWS and SaaS sources into Microsoft Sentinel, including CloudTrail, VPC Flow Logs, DNS query logs, GuardDuty, WAF, identity provider, and zero-trust platform logs. Onboard and validate new log sources using native delivery paths, including data collection endpoints and rules, S3/SQS connectors, and vendor streaming; monitor pipeline health, ingestion gaps, data completeness, and parsing accuracy. Manage security log retention, centralization, and immutability in accordance with federal logging and compliance requirements. Own GitLab CI/CD pipelines used to plan and deploy Terraform and Terragrunt across multiple AWS GovCloud accounts and organizations. Implement and maintain CI/CD security controls, including IaC scanning, secrets detection, container image scanning, dependency and SBOM checks, least-privilege deployment roles, protected branches, approval rules, and secure state and secrets handling. Standardize secure container build and release practices for ECS and Fargate workloads, including immutable image tags, signed and scanned images, and ECR lifecycle policies. Maintain security baselines across cloud environments, including IAM Identity Center permission sets, least-privilege roles, encryption, network segmentation, zero-trust access through Zscaler ZPA/ZIA, and inline inspection using Palo Alto VM-Series. Document infrastructure security controls and maintain operational runbooks supporting NIST SP 800-53, RMF, and ATO activities.

Required Qualifications Eligibility requirements: U.S. citizenship is required for this position under applicable federal contract requirements. Candidate must also be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the role. 5+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps, cloud security, security engineering, or a related field, preferably within AWS environments. Strong experience with infrastructure as code, including Terraform, and familiarity with Terragrunt, policy-as-code, and IaC security scanning tools such as Checkov or tfsec. Experience building and securing CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar platforms, including SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, container image scanning, and secrets management using tools such as SonarQube, Snyk, Trivy, Checkmarx, AWS Secrets Manager, or KMS. Experience building and troubleshooting security log pipelines into SIEM platforms such as Microsoft Sentinel, Splunk, or Elastic, including log-source onboarding and ingestion monitoring. Experience implementing AWS security services across multi-account environments, including CloudTrail, GuardDuty, Security Hub, Config, and IAM, with a strong understanding of cloud networking, identity, least-privilege access, and zero-trust principles. Experience securing containerized workloads using Docker with ECS, Fargate, or Kubernetes, along with scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell and strong troubleshooting, documentation, and cross-functional communication skills.

## Preferred Qualifications

Experience with AWS GovCloud or other regulated or federal cloud environments, including familiarity with NIST SP 800-53, RMF, FedRAMP, or federal ATO processes. Experience with multi-account AWS Organizations, service control policies (SCPs), and AWS landing zone patterns such as Trusted Secure Enclaves or Landing Zone Accelerator. Familiarity with Terragrunt and log transformation tools such as Vector. Experience with Azure Monitor data collection, including data collection endpoints and rules, and working knowledge of KQL for validating ingested data. Experience with security and infrastructure platforms such as Zscaler ZPA/ZIA, Palo Alto or comparable next-generation firewalls, Tenable vulnerability scanning, and AWS Systems Manager patching at scale. Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified Security – Specialty or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional.

## Benefits

- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with matching
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Federal Holidays

SteerBridge is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all qualified applicants and employees are treated with respect and dignity—regardless of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws. If you require assistance during the application process, we encourage you to reach out so we can support your needs.

## About SteerBridge

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: SteerBridge delivers mission-critical systems and professional services for federal and commercial clients, with a focus on aviation, benefits, infrastructure, and secure payments.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, SDVOSB)
- **Headquarters**: Vienna, Virginia, United States
- **Founded**: 2011
- **Founders**: Rob Schroder (CEO)

## Core Business
- **Primary industries**: IT Services and IT Consulting, Government & Defense, Healthcare IT, Aviation
- **Target customers**: US federal agencies (VA, Department of War, DoD), commercial enterprises, high-trust environments requiring speed, security, and compliance
- **Mission**: “Deliver mission systems that perform in real-world environments where trust, speed, compliance, and execution matter” – bridging operational experience with technical discipline to solve complex problems for veterans and the nation

## Products & Services
SteerBridge offers a broad portfolio of capabilities under one roof:
- **Software Engineering & Data Services**: Custom application development, data engineering, analytics, AI/ML, and data architecture for federal benefits and claims systems.
- **Cybersecurity & Compliance**: Security engineering, CMMC, ISO 27001, and risk management services for sensitive environments.
- **Aviation & Logistics**: Aviation sustainment, readiness, and logistics support drawing on deep military aviation experience.
- **Construction & Facilities Management**: Project controls, commissioning, data center modernization, and EHRM-related modernization inside VA medical centers and federal facilities.
- **Program Management & Business Process**: Agile program management, business process reengineering, and strategic communications.
- **Cloud & Infrastructure**: AWS Premier Tier Services Partner delivering secure cloud architecture, migration, and modernization.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Revenue**: Not publicly available (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: 194 employees (as of mid-2026); **108.5% year-over-year headcount growth** (+128 people) [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/steerbridge)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: AWS (Premier Tier Services Partner); accredited with CMMI ML3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 27001:2022, CMMC Level 1 [steerbridge.com/leadership](https://www.steerbridge.com/leadership)
- **Growth Signals**: Rapid expansion (5.5% monthly follower growth); active hiring across 33+ open roles as of late 2026; presence in Japan alongside US operations

## Competitive Advantages
- **SDVOSB status** – provides government contracting advantages and a mission-driven brand.
- **Deep operational expertise** – leadership (Rob Schroder) is a retired Marine Corps Harrier pilot with congressional and acquisition experience, blending military discipline with private-sector delivery.
- **Certifications & Partnerships** – CMMI ML3, ISO 9001/27001, CMMC Level 1, and AWS Premier Tier Partner – all validated by third-party audits.
- **Full-spectrum capabilities** – from construction management to data science, enabling end-to‑end delivery.
- **Veteran & military spouse programs** – formal fellowship, mentorship, and career development paths tailored to service members.

## Strategic Focus
- **Modernize federal mission systems** – especially VA benefits, GI Bill, medical disability, and aviation readiness.
- **Scale secure payments and decision-support platforms** – focusing on high-volume, audit-trail-intensive environments.
- **Expand into new federal agencies and commercial sectors** – leveraging existing credentials and rapid hiring.
- **Invest in talent development** – with fellowships, certifications, and hands-on project ownership to retain top performers.

## Why Work Here
- **Meaningful work** – directly supports veterans, service members, and national security missions.
- **High-trust, high-expectation culture** – described as “fast, accountable, and built for people who deliver” [steerbridge.com/careers](https://www.steerbridge.com/careers)
- **Growth opportunities** – rapid company growth creates room for leadership and skill advancement in a flat-ish structure.
- **Veteran-friendly** – active programs for veterans and military spouses; many team members have military backgrounds.
- **Benefits** – medical, dental, vision, life, disability; flexible paid time off; 401(k) with company match; professional development (certifications, mentorship).
- **Work environment** – likely hybrid/office-focused given federal contract requirements; headquarters in Vienna, VA with remote roles possible (job postings indicate location-specific listings).

## Sources
1. [steerbridge.com](https://www.steerbridge.com/) – Mission, capabilities, AWS partnership
2. [steerbridge.com/careers](https://www.steerbridge.com/careers) – Culture, benefits, growth philosophy
3. [steerbridge.com/leadership](https://www.steerbridge.com/leadership) – Leadership team, certifications, governance
4. [linkedin.com/company/steerbridge](https://linkedin.com/company/steerbridge) – Employee count, growth, departments, open roles
5. [jobs.lever.co/steerbridge](https://jobs.lever.co/steerbridge) – Current job openings (Software Engineer, Data Engineer, Security Engineer, etc.)

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