DevSecOps (Development, Security, and Operations) is the practice of integrating security into every stage of the software development lifecycle.
SMS designs and operates DevSecOps platforms in environments where security and compliance requirements are strictly enforced. Our team has supported US Department of Defense programs including Army network modernization initiatives, special operations platforms, and Air Force cloud infrastructure environments.
Within these environments, we build DevSecOps systems that combine secure coding standards, container security pipelines, and round-the-clock monitoring.
Our DevSecOps solutions function as a single coordinated process, from initial code commits through production workloads.
Static analysis and infrastructure validation identify weaknesses early. Container images and Kubernetes workloads are scanned before deployment to prevent vulnerable components from reaching runtime environments.
Automated controls reduce last-minute delays and emergency remediation work. Development teams can release software quickly and more predictably because policy checks and test gates run automatically during each pipeline stage.
DevSecOps pipelines generate traceable records of code changes and security validation. Logging, artifact tracking, and automated policy checks create a verifiable audit trail that supports regulated environments.
CI/CD pipelines incorporate static code analysis, dependency scanning, and infrastructure validation. Tools such as GitLab CI/CD and Terraform enable automated build and deployment workflows while maintaining version control over both application code and infrastructure definitions.
We design and operate Kubernetes environments that support secure application delivery from build through production. This includes container image scanning, runtime security controls, and automated deployment workflows that manage application updates across clusters.
Git repositories act as the authoritative source for application, infrastructure, and configuration changes. Deployment platforms such as Flux CD and Argo CD apply updates automatically from version-controlled repositories. Policy engines such as Kyverno and HashiCorp Sentinel enforce configuration standards.
Centralized secrets management platforms such as HashiCorp Vault manage credentials, tokens, and encryption keys used across development pipelines and runtime systems. Access policies ensure services and users receive only the privileges required for their role.
This focused technical assessment identifies gaps in your existing DevOps pipeline, infrastructure automation, and security controls. The outcome is a practical plan for adopting or maturing DevSecOps practices across development workflows.
An assessment of your AWS workload against the AWS Well-Architected Framework, with a prioritized remediation plan. It is a practical way to validate security, reliability, and operational readiness alongside DevSecOps improvements.
Federal customers can access SMS capabilities through our established contract vehicles. We also offer flexible engagement options through our commercial product offerings.
Containerized applications and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) introduce speed and flexibility, but they also expand the number of components that must be secured and validated.
We integrate container scanning, dependency checks, and infrastructure validation into CI/CD pipelines so Kubernetes workloads, application images, and supporting infrastructure are evaluated before deployment.
Organizations operating under regulatory oversight require consistent security measures and verifiable documentation.
We implement DevSecOps pipelines that align development processes with frameworks such as DISA STIGs, CMMC, NIST 800-53, HIPAA, and 21 CFR Part 11. Automated policy enforcement and continuous monitoring support both operational security and audit preparation.
Not all environments operate entirely in public cloud platforms.
We design DevSecOps architectures that support on-premises and hybrid infrastructure, including Kubernetes clusters deployed on bare metal and virtualized platforms. Security validation, configuration controls, and deployment workflows remain consistent across these environments.
Many organizations modernizing their platforms move away from legacy PaaS or fragmented SaaS environments toward more controlled infrastructure in AWS.
We support platform migration through phased transition strategies that move workloads incrementally. Infrastructure is rebuilt using IaC, deployment pipelines are standardized, and applications are transitioned through staged cutovers designed to avoid downtime.
SMS built its DevSecOps practice in DoD environments where security failures carry national security consequences. These programs require automated policy enforcement aligned with strict federal standards.
That same discipline now supports commercial organizations operating in highly regulated sectors, including nuclear energy, life sciences, and healthcare.
With over five decades of experience delivering secure and reliable infrastructure, our focus is straightforward: disciplined software delivery, controlled infrastructure, and systems that operate reliably in production.
A security-first DevOps approach integrates security practices directly into the DevOps pipeline rather than treating security as a separate review stage. Code, infrastructure, and container workloads are validated as they move through the build and deployment process.
Organizations that have adopted DevSecOps typically run automated checks during development. These may include static analysis, dependency scanning, and dynamic application security testing (DAST). Because these checks run continuously in the DevOps pipeline, development teams receive immediate feedback and can resolve issues before software reaches production systems.
This approach supports faster releases, stronger control over infrastructure changes, and a clearer audit trail for regulated environments.
Automated controls are added as validation stages within the DevOps pipeline so security checks run alongside normal build and deployment activities. The goal is embedding security across development workflows, rather than relying on manual reviews late in the process.
Typical controls include:
These steps allow development teams to integrate security practices into everyday engineering workflows.
SMS delivers DevSecOps services through two engagement models:
DevSecOps Engineering Build-Outs
In this model, SMS designs and implements a DevSecOps capability within the customer’s environment. This includes CI/CD pipeline architecture, IaC foundations, container security validation, and automated policy enforcement across the devops pipeline. These engagements are typically delivered as DevSecOps consulting services, with SMS engineers working alongside internal teams to establish the platform and transfer operational knowledge.
Ongoing Platform Plus Support
Some organizations prefer continued engineering support after the initial platform is in place. Through Platform Plus, SMS engineers provide ongoing DevSecOps support as a flexible extension of the internal team. This may include pipeline improvements, Kubernetes operations, vulnerability remediation, and maintaining security validation across development environments.
Both models focus on partnership. Internal development teams remain responsible for application delivery while SMS provides the engineering expertise required to implement and sustain secure development platforms.
A DevSecOps implementation should address both technical controls and operational governance so organizations can integrate security practices throughout the development lifecycle.
Common controls include: