OverviewGovCIO is currently hiring a DevOps Lead to manage a team of DevOps Engineers on a brand new program. This position is fully remote and available to candidates within the Continental United States (CONUS).ResponsibilitiesThe role will be responsible for leading our DevOps Team on a brand-new modernization project set to modernize the Kiosk Gravesite Locator software on 113 Kiosks across our National Cemeteries. This work will also include the development of an exact replica of the Kiosk software functionality in a mobile application for Android and iOS. Our DevOps Lead will oversee the infrastructure build and maintenance, deployments, DevOps processes, security requirements, etc., across the KGL program.
Perform daily infrastructure as code updates.
Manage code deployments in all environments.
Participate in design and code reviews and offer direction to ensure project scoping activities match architectural goals and specifications.
Document DevOps processes and ensure that the DevOps platforms are up to date and properly maintained.
Create, develop, and implement solutions to address infrastructure and security requirements
Identify the needs for build automation, designing, and implementing Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) solutions; Maintain GitLab pipelines.
Implement DevOps tools and technologies.
Test new systems and applications.
Automate key security processes.
Create solutions for an efficient and secure organization.
Consult on DevOps requirements from diverse application/line of business partners.
Create plug-and-play/reusable solutions and patterns for CI/CD pipelines.
Create, develop, and implement automation and system integration for various build platforms.
Create and disseminate CI/CD best practices, patterns, and solutions.
Ensure that the service’s uptime and response time SLAs are met or surpassed.
Build or maintain CI/CD building blocks and shared libraries proactively for app and development teams to enable quicker build and deployment.
Design action plans to address CI/CD platform/tools/solutions’ shortcomings and difficulties.
Actively participate in bridge calls with team members and contractors/vendors to prevent or quickly address problems.
Troubleshoot, identify, and fix problems in the DevOps domain.
Identify management concerns and problems, assess them, and offer prompt solutions and/or escalation.
Align with technological Systems/Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) processes and industry-standard service management principles (such as ITIL).
QualificationsRequired Skills and Experience:
Bachelor's with 8-12 years (or Commensurate experience)
Comprehensive technical expertise in a variety of DevOps toolkits, including Dockers, Helm Chart, Artifactory, Jira, Sonarqube, Nexus repository, Kubernetes, Terraform, GitLab /Version Control Software, or comparable technologies.
Docker/container knowledge.
Experience setting up DevOps in an AWS Cloud hosted environment.
Knowledge of DevOps Automation (TerraForm, GitHub, GitHub Actions).
Familiarity with API Security, Container Security, AWS Cloud Security and Azure Sentinel/Defender for Cloud.
Familiarity with Amazon AWS policy, configuration, and security management tools/
Experience with security automation and machine learning.
Proven capacity for thinking leadership and a highly creative problem-solver.
Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
Ability to express technical information clearly at different organizational levels.
Communication and collaboration skills to work with other professionals to integrate security throughout the SDLC efficiently.
Familiarity with information security frameworks, standards, and concepts of integrity, confidentiality, and availability.
Strong understanding of the entire Software Development Lifecycle.
Knowledge of best security practices and principles.
Preferred Skills and Experience:
Experience with VA and/or other Federal Agencies.
Understanding of the VA Veteran-Focused Integration Process (VIP) project management methodology.
Knowledge and experience working in a Scrum/Agile environment
Experience with Jira and Confluence
Clearance Required: Ability to obtain and maintain a Suitability/Public Trust clearanceCompany OverviewGovCIO is a team of transformerspeople who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.Posted Pay RangeThe posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.Posted Salary RangeUSD $120,000.00 - USD $130,000.00 /Yr.Submit a referral to this job (https://careers-govcio.icims.com/jobs/5129/devops-lead-%28remote%29/job?mode=apply&apply=yes&iniframe=1&hashed=-1834385473)Location US-RemoteID 2024-5129Category IT Infrastructure & Network Engineering & OperationsPosition Type Full-Time