Senior DevSecOps Engineer

Responsibilities

• Architect and secure infrastructure across AWS, Kubernetes, and cloud-native systems.
• Own ATO (Authority to Operate) processes and compliance frameworks (IL5+, CMMC, NIST).
• Design infrastructure as code with Terraform and other modern tooling.
• Conduct vulnerability assessments, penetration tests, and incident response.
• Collaborate with our engineering team to embed security into the development lifecycle.
• Stay ahead of security trends and continuously improve defenses.

Requirements

• Proven experience with ATO approvals (IL5+ or higher).
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks: SOC2, NIST, CMMC.

What We’re Looking For

• 6+ years in infrastructure or security engineering roles.
• Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure security, particularly AWS.
• Proficiency with networking, encryption, and modern security tools.

Salary

The estimated salary range for this position is between $165,000 and $195,000 annually. We strive to provide a competitive salary and benefits package that aligns with our employees’ experience and qualifications. Our primary objective is to attract and retain top talent, and we firmly believe in compensating our employees fairly for their invaluable contributions.

As a rapidly expanding technology company, we extend part-ownership to all team members through an Employee Stock Option Plan. Additionally, we offer comprehensive health insurance benefits, access to the company’s 401K plan, and foster a team-oriented work environment with regular company outings!

Why Join Us?

At Tagup, you won’t just be keeping systems online — you’ll be part of an elite, highly nimble team building the backbone of AI applications that directly support defense and industrial operations. The infrastructure you design will underpin technologies that safeguard missions, optimize logistics, and redefine what’s possible in high-stakes environments.

Tagup is an equal opportunity employer and individuals seeking employment with us are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Citizenship: Due to the nature of our work with the U.S. Department of Defense, applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.