Job Description & Requirements
Job Description
Position Overview
We areseeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to support the DataSphere platform, acomprehensive data lakehouse solution built on AWS Government Commercial Cloud(GCC) environment. The successful candidate will be responsible forimplementing robust CI/CD pipelines using government-approved tools, andensuring compliance with stringent security and governance requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
CI/CDPipeline Management:
- Developand maintain CI/CD pipelines using SHIP-HATS tools ecosystem
- ConfigureGitLab for version control and automated deployment workflows
- Implementcode quality gates using SonarQube for static code analysis
- Managesecurity scanning using Fortify on Demand (FOD) for vulnerability assessment
- Overseedependency scanning and management using Nexus IQ
- Coordinatewith CloudSCAPE for security compliance scanning and remediation
Security and Compliance:
- Implement and maintain Automated Baseline Log Review (ABLR)systems
- Coordinate with GovTech Cyber Security Operations Centre(GCSOC) for security monitoring
- Manage Central Accounts Management (CAM) integration foruser access control
- Coordinate and resolve Vulnerability Assessment andPenetration Testing (VAPT) findings.
- Ensure compliance with Personal Data Protection ImpactAssessment (PDPIA) requirements
- Implement and maintain Vulnerability Management System (VMS)
Platform Operations:
- Monitor system performance and implement optimizationstrategies
- Manage secrets and encryption key rotation for dataprotection
- Configure email notifications for data processing status anderror alerts
- Implement and maintain data retention policies
- Support SaaS whitelisting processes and approvals
- Coordinate System Security Acceptance Testing (SSAT)activities
Collaboration and Support:
- Work closely with Data Engineers, Data Analysts and securitytechnical team.
- Support multiple datamarts
- Provide technical guidance for Raw-to-Tech andTech-to-Business data pipelines
- Collaborate with various government divisions andstakeholders
- Support training environment setup for user onboarding andskill development
Required Qualifications
Technical Skills:
- Strong expertise in AWS services, particularly in GCCenvironment
- Proficiency in Infrastructure-as-Code tools, preferablyTerraform
- Experience with GitLab CI/CD pipeline development andmanagement
- Knowledge of security scanning tools (SonarQube, Fortify,Nexus IQ)
- Understanding of government security frameworks andcompliance requirements
- Experience with containerization and orchestrationtechnologies
- Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
Security and Compliance:
- Experience with government security clearance processes
- Knowledge of data classification and handling procedures(Sensitive High)
- Understanding of encryption mechanisms and key management
- Familiarity with vulnerability management and remediationprocesses
- Experience with security monitoring and incident responseprocedures
Certifications (Preferred):
- AWSCertified DevOps Engineer
Required Experience
- Minimum3 years of DevOps engineering experience
- Experience working in government environments, esp in GCC.
- Experience in agile development methodologies
Personal Attributes
- Good communication and collaboration abilities
- Attention to detail and commitment to security bestpractices
- Strong documentation and knowledge sharing practices
- Proactive approach to system monitoring and maintenance