Lead DevOps Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage DevOps processes and strategies for cloud infrastructure, software development, and deployment
• Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle
• Stay abreast of the latest in DevSecOps technologies and methodologies, applying them to improve processes and output
• Facilitate the adoption of Agile methodologies within the team, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration
• Conduct code reviews, security assessments, and testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Lead and manage the DevOps team, setting objectives, reviewing performances, and facilitating growth and training
• Oversee the development and operation of the CI/CD pipeline, including tool selection, maintenance, and optimization
• Drive automation within the development process to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, Operations) to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software
• Develop and track key metrics to continuously assess the effectiveness and quality of DevOps practices and infrastructure
• Ensure security best practices are incorporated into infrastructure development and deployment processes
• Maintain a release management calendar for core services, ensuring alignment across key partners and vendors
• Anticipate challenges and mitigate risks related to deployment and operational issues
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to the DevOps team, including guidance in system troubleshooting and support
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the DevOps team

Requirements

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field
• 15+ years' experience with systems engineering and software development following Agile or SAFe, DevSecOps, and system architecture programs
• Familiarity with high-performance network infrastructure that supports data-heavy analytic and software applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to address complex networking challenges
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, large Enterprise IT programs that include Service Delivery, Agile development, and DevSecOps
• Experience with C/C++/Java/YAML
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic customer-oriented environment
• Working knowledge of DISA STIG/SRG and STIG tools
• Experience with static code analysis/dynamic analysis (Tools: Parasoft, Coverity, Fortify)

Nice to Have

• 10+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, systems administration, and/or related areas
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing and scaling DevOps teams
• Expertise in implementing and managing CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps)
• Strong background in cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby
• Demonstrable experience with automated testing and monitoring tools
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and database management
• Excellent project management skills, including agile methodologies and sprint planning
• Experience with various DevOps tools (e.g., Jira, Maven, Jenkins, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, GitHub, BitBucket, Docker, etc.)
• Experience building software or solutions using PHP, Bash, Perl, Ruby, Python, or similar programming languages and technology stacks
• Experience leading cross-functional teams
• Experience solving difficult/complex problems and leading people through change
• Experience utilizing testing practices and frameworks including automated testing suites, unit testing, and end-to-end and user-acceptance testing
• Relevant industry certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator, etc.)