Senior engineer who designs and operates CI/CD pipelines on GCP to automate FedRAMP 20x continuous compliance controls, writes SOPs, and produces auditable evidence for government customers.
Compensation
$150K–$190K
Location
Sterling, VA
Work setup
Remote
Seniority
Senior
Employment
Full time
Experience
3+ years
Category
Devops
Posted
Skills
automation
aws
ci-cd
cissp
cloud
container-security
containerization
cyberark
design-patterns
devops
devsecops
docker
fedramp
gcp
gitlab
gitops
gke
iam
infrastructure-as-code
kubernetes
networking
nist
sailpoint
secrets-management
terraform
Full description
The Team
UberEther is a leader in the hyper-secure infrastructure space for Identity and Access Management (IAM), #ZeroTrust, and compliance acceleration. Our platform and expert services team enable government and commercial customers to have ultimate control over access to critical information. We are employee-first, with outstanding benefits and a track record of upskilling and fostering growth. We're looking for employees who get excited about pioneering novel solutions to new, complex challenges.
This role sits within UberEther's Compliance Business Unit, supporting a FedRAMP 20x advisory project built on Google Cloud Platform (GCP). As Senior DevOps Engineer, you will build and operate the CI/CD pipelines, automation, and monitoring that put FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicator (KSI) requirements into practice, and author the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) that keep Ping's platform in continuous compliance long after go-live.
Serve as the principal DevOps authority for implementing FedRAMP 20x KSI requirements into the CI/CD and operations model
Define and maintain the automation roadmap for operationalizing all the KSIs across the FedRAMP KSI families within the Advantage DevOps toolchain
Lead design sessions with engineering to determine how each KSI is enforced, tested, and evidenced in the deployment pipeline
Drive technical decision-making on pipeline gating, automated policy checks, and continuous monitoring instrumentation
Partner with the Senior Architect and Compliance BU leadership to translate KSI mapping decisions into working DevOps procedures
Establish DevOps standards and design patterns for KSI enforcement that can be reused across future GCP engagements
DevOps Implementation & Automation
Own the end-to-end implementation of CI/CD pipelines and automation that enforce FedRAMP 20x KSI requirements across Advantage deployments on Google Cloud Platform
Build and maintain Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Deployment Manager) that encodes KSI controls directly into GCP deployments
Implement automation that continuously collects and packages compliance evidence for each of the KSIs
Stand up container security scanning, network segmentation enforcement, and secrets management within the CI/CD pipeline
Build and maintain GitLab CI/CD pipelines, Terraform modules, and secure deployment tooling for the environment
Champion DevSecOps practices, ensuring KSI-aligned security gates are built into every pipeline stage from day one
SOP Development & Continuous Compliance
Author and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) covering deployment, monitoring, incident response, and KSI verification for the platform
Lead working sessions with engineering to document repeatable, auditable procedures for maintaining KSI compliance post-authorization
Produce SOP documentation suitable for assessor review, mapping each procedure back to its corresponding KSI
Support 3PAO assessments and FedRAMP 20x reviews by walking through operational procedures and evidence pipelines
Translate compliance requirements into operational runbooks that align with Advantage delivery standards
Drive continuous improvement of SOPs based on assessor feedback, CR26 verification results, and evolving FedRAMP 20x guidance
Monitoring, Evidence & Compliance Integration
Work closely with the Compliance Architect and SoC functions to ensure monitoring dashboards and alerting satisfy KSI evidence requirements
Build automated KSI verification jobs that continuously confirm each of the KSI families remains in a compliant state
Maintain remediation runbooks and system hardening procedures specific to the GCP-hosted environment
Support 3PAO assessments and audits by producing and explaining automated evidence packages tied to each KSI
Implement Policy as Code and machine readable/OSCAL-based evidence generation across the CI/CD pipeline
Ensure proper integration between GCP-native security tooling, pipeline automation, and UberEther's compliance evidence model
Cross-Team Collaboration & Mentorship
Foster technical collaboration between UberEther's Compliance BU, Platform Engineering, and customer engineering team
Mentor engineers on DevSecOps practices, GCP automation, and FedRAMP 20x continuous monitoring requirements
Lead retrospectives focused on improving pipeline reliability and KSI enforcement for future GCP engagements
Participate in Level 10 (L10) meetings, providing DevOps insight on progress and cross-team dependencies
Develop training content and SOP walkthroughs to help engineers operate within FedRAMP 20x continuous compliance requirements
Serve as a technical ambassador for UberEther's DevOps and continuous compliance capabilities with Ping and future GCP customers
Primary Qualifications
Education & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related technical field; equivalent experience considered
8+ years of experience in DevOps, site reliability engineering, or platform automation roles
3+ years of experience building CI/CD pipelines and automation on Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
Proven track record of implementing security or compliance controls directly into deployment pipelines
Experience supporting FedRAMP, DoD, or other federal compliance frameworks in an operational capacity
Technical Expertise
Expert-level knowledge of Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services, IAM, networking, and security tooling, with relevant certifications (Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer preferred)
Strong understanding of FedRAMP 20x Key Security Indicators (KSIs) and how they translate into pipeline and operational controls
Deep expertise in Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Deployment Manager) and GitOps workflows
Strong experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/GKE) in secure, compliance-focused environments
Hands-on experience with CI/CD platforms such as GitLab CI/CD, including pipeline security gating and policy enforcement
Experience with compliance automation and evidence-generation tooling, including OSCAL and Policy as Code frameworks
Compliance & Security Knowledge
Solid understanding of FedRAMP 20x requirements, KSI families, and continuous compliance obligations
Working knowledge of NIST 800-53 security controls and how they are operationalized in a CI/CD environment
Experience supporting Assessment & Authorization (A&A) activities from an operations or DevOps perspective
Experience with FISMA, FIPS 140-2, and related federal security requirements
Proven ability to translate compliance requirements into working automation, SOPs, and evidence pipelines
Leadership & Communication
Strong communication skills with ability to document clear, assessor-ready SOPs and explain automation to technical and non-technical audiences
Proven ability to work cross-functionally with architects, engineers, and compliance staff without direct authority
Strong customer-facing skills with experience supporting federal customers and compliance assessors during technical reviews
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple automation and documentation workstreams simultaneously
Track record of driving pipeline and process improvements in fast-paced, dynamic environments
Differentiators
Professional certifications: Google Professional Cloud DevOps Engineer, CKA/CKAD, AWS/GCP security certifications, or CISSP
Prior experience supporting a FedRAMP 20x pilot engagement
Background in writing SOPs or operational documentation for federally authorized systems
Experience building automated OSCAL or KSI evidence pipelines
Experience with compliance automation frameworks such as OSCAL, InSpec, or similar Policy as Code tools
Hands-on experience operating IAM platforms such as Ping Identity, SailPoint, CyberArk, or Radiant Logic
Track record of building internal tooling or automation that reduced manual compliance effort
Location
This role is offered as a hybrid or remote position based out of our Sterling, VA office. Please note: We are only able to consider candidates currently residing in DC, FL, IL, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, or WA at this time.
Salary
The base salary range for this position is between $150,000-$190,000 depending on experience.
Benefits
We understand the value of such people, reward them accordingly, and provide best-in-class benefits to support them and their family's well-being. Full-time employees are eligible to receive top-notch Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K savings plan, Life Insurance, and Short and Long-term Disability benefits as well as generous paid flex-time, education and technology reimbursement. This includes:
100% employer covered health care premiums for employee AND dependents
100% match up to 6% 401k
Education and professional development budget
25 PTO days per year, which increases with tenure
Annual technology budget
Core Values
UberEther's Core Values are a set of guiding principles that define our expectations of employees. Please be prepared to discuss these in your interview process and provide examples of where you have demonstrated these core values.
Grow With Purpose - Continuously develop your skills and knowledge while helping others grow
Confident, Not Cocky - Bring expertise with humility and openness to learning
The IT Factor - Demonstrate passion, initiative, and the ability to make things happen
Team Player - Collaborate effectively and put team success ahead of individual recognition
Whole Authentic Self - Bring your complete, genuine self to work every day
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.