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DevSecOps Specialist
$126,100 - 227,950
North Washington Street, Alexandria
$126,100 - 227,950
Requirements
Must:
We seek candidates who meet the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 12 years of experience in an IT discipline.
- Exceptional customer service skills, with a minimum of 4 years in a client-facing role.
- At least 5 years of administration experience with cloud-based applications (MS O365, SharePoint, Azure AD, AWS).
- Proficiency in programming/scripting languages such as Python, Java, Bash, or Go.
- Experience with configuration management and orchestration tools, including Terraform, Ansible, or Puppet.
- In-depth knowledge of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps.
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration platforms like Docker or Kubernetes.
- Strong understanding of security principles, including threat modeling, vulnerability assessments, and encryption techniques.
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk, or ELK Stack.
- Solid understanding of networking, Linux/Unix systems, and version control systems, including Git.
- Proficiency with the Red Hat OpenShift container platform and relevant services.
- Must be a U.S. citizen and able to obtain a Public Trust and DoD Secret Clearance.
Responsibilities
As a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, I would ensure the following key responsibilities are fulfilled:
- Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines for secure, automated software delivery.
- Develop infrastructure as code (IaC) utilizing tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
- Configure and enhance container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes, Docker, or OpenShift.
- Manage and optimize virtual machines using virtualization technologies like VMware vSphere, Hyper-V, or KVM for infrastructure management.
- Ensure excellent performance, scalability, and security within virtualized environments.
- Support infrastructure modernization by integrating virtualization solutions into hybrid cloud environments.
- Embed security best practices within the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and CI/CD processes.
- Implement automated security tools for vulnerability scanning and container security.
- Collaborate with security teams to ensure adherence to organizational and industry security standards (e.g., NIST, DoD, ISO).
- Deploy and manage applications on cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or OCI.
- Maintain high availability, scalability, and performance of cloud-based systems.
- Set up proactive monitoring solutions to guarantee system reliability and availability.
- Respond to and resolve production incidents, conducting root cause analysis.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as developers, QA, and security professionals.
- Mentor junior team members while contributing to the continuous improvement of DevSecOps practices.
Description
At Leidos, we aren't just focused on providing solutions; we are committed to shaping the future of defense and intelligence technology. Our diverse teams unite with a common goal: to empower our customers in their vital missions. We prioritize integrity, community investment, and sustainable practices for a better tomorrow. We are at the cutting edge of digital modernization, developing innovative solutions in cyber defense, logistics optimization, security operations, and decision intelligence. We are responsible for the mission-critical systems that help secure our nation. I am excited about the opportunity for a dedicated individual to lead transformation as a Senior DevSecOps Engineer, driving cloud initiatives for the United States Coast Guard in Alexandria, VA. In this role, you will design the cloud infrastructure that underpins essential Coast Guard operations, fostering innovation that significantly impacts national security. We are looking for someone who doesn’t just fit the mold but reshapes it, someone who always seeks what’s next. If you are the type of person who envisions step 20 while others are focused on step 2, you will thrive in our environment.
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