Devops Manager

We are seeking a seasoned

DevOps Manager

with a strong background in

DevSecOps

to lead the integration of security into our software development lifecycle and ensure the reliability of mission-critical systems. As a key member of our team, you will work with cutting-edge technologies, automate infrastructure, and collaborate across teams to safeguard Homeland Security systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to apply your expertise in a dynamic, mission-critical environment.

What You'll Do:

Drive innovation through

automation

using

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

and

DevSecOps tools

for CI/CD, code quality, security, and monitoring.Ensure all infrastructure, services, and applications meet security, performance, monitoring, and

SLA standards .Lead the migration of systems from physical to virtual environments and support the transition to the cloud.Develop and release

PaaS/SaaS

solutions, ensuring production-ready code.Collaborate with development and operations teams to design and maintain

secure and automated infrastructure .Implement security best practices throughout the

software development lifecycle (SDLC) , including vulnerability assessment, code scanning, and threat modeling.Develop and maintain

CI/CD pipelines

for continuous integration, delivery, and deployment.Manage

containerization

and

microservices , ensuring they adhere to security and performance standards.Standardize templates for

CloudFormation/Terraform

across Linux, Windows, and self-healing application stacks.Integrate security controls like automated vulnerability scanning and security testing into CI/CD processes.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with

security standards

and

regulatory requirements .Automate security processes, such as

incident response

and

threat detection , using tools like

Splunk ,

Chef Automate , and others.Stay updated on emerging DevSecOps tools and trends, and provide recommendations for adopting new technologies.Mentor and guide junior engineers on

DevSecOps

practices and techniques.What You Bring:

Active Secret Clearance

(required due to contract).U.S. citizenship with no dual citizenship (required).Willingness to participate in a

rotational on-call schedule

for 24x7x365 systems uptime.At least

12 years of experience

as a

DevSecOps Engineer

or in a related field.Expertise in

Docker Enterprise ,

Splunk ,

Chef

(including Chef Automate and Ruby),

Puppet ,

Ansible ,

Kubernetes , and

OpenShift .Hands-on experience with

Terraform ,

Jenkins , and

Python

in an

IaC

environment.Strong knowledge of

Red Hat OpenShift

in private cloud environments.The following certifications (or equivalents) are required:ITIL V4 Foundation

or

ITIL V4 MP .Desired Certifications:

AWS Solutions Architect - ProfessionalAWS DevOps Engineer - ProfessionalLocation:

Candidates must reside near

Annapolis Junction, MD

and be available for onsite work as required, including during transition periods.

If you are a proactive DevSecOps expert ready to lead in a high-stakes environment, we encourage you to apply and contribute to the defense of mission-critical systems.