Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Cloud DevSecOs Specialist

Air Force Civilian Service; Bellevue (NE); On-site; USD 106,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service is seeking a full-time AI & Cloud DevSecOps Specialist (GG-2210-13) located at Offutt AFB, Bellevue, NE. You will lead security-centric modernization efforts, design multi-cloud environments, and deploy CI/CD pipelines to enable AI/ML capabilities across mission systems. U.S.

citizenship is required and Top Secret/SCI clearance may be needed. This CES role emphasizes DoD policy compliance, architecture standards, and collaboration with the Architecture and Engineering

Qualifications

• US citizenship is required.
• Top Secret/SCI Clearance eligibility is required.
• 3-year probationary period for new Federal appointments are applicable.
• CES applies; documentation of Veterans’ Preference as applicable.
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture (DoDAF, TOGAF) and IT lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Design secure multi-cloud environments and architectures.
• Deploy automated CI/CD pipelines and DevSecOps practices.
• Field AI/ML capabilities across strategic mission systems and modernization efforts.

Skills

Kubernetes

Docker

Terraform

CI/CD

GitLab CI

Python

Zero Trust

OpenShift

Microservices

REST APIs

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full-time Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Cloud DevSecOps Specialist, GG-2210-13, located at the Architecture and Engineering Branch, Offutt AFB, Bellevue, NE.

Salary Range: $106,000 – 120,000

Recruitment and Incentives may be available based on eligibility.

This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Personnel System position aligned under authorities of Section 1599f, Title 10, Chapter 81, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V3007.

Required 3-year probationary period for new Federal Government appointments.

CES applies and documents Veterans’ Preference in accordance with DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005.

United States Strategic Command J651 is looking for an AI & Cloud DevSecOps Specialist at Offutt AFB, NE to lead high-stakes digital modernization. Ditch the routine IT grind. Here, you will design secure multi-cloud environments, deploy automated CI/CD pipelines, and field next-generation AI/ML capabilities across strategic mission systems. If you know your way around container orchestration, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Zero Trust security, and enterprise architecture, this Cyber Excepted Service (CES) role puts you directly in the driver’s seat of technical innovation.

• US citizenship is required
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance
• Designated Drug Testing position
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture principles and frameworks (e.g., DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF), The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF)) and IT lifecycle management sufficient to evaluate enterprise IT environments, translate mission requirements into technical solutions, and support modernization roadmaps and strategy artifacts
• Knowledge of cloud architectures (Infrastructure as a Service, Platform as a Service, Software as a Service (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)), hybrid cloud integration, DevSecOps practices, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, automation, and secure software development sufficient to support integration, deployment, and sustainment of modernization solutions
• Knowledge of DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO) policy, IT governance, cybersecurity directives, Risk Management Framework (RMF), Zero Trust principles, and regulatory/compliance requirements sufficient to assess risk, conduct compliance reviews, and recommend mitigation strategies in secure environments
• Skill in planning, coordinating, and executing modernization projects including managing resources, schedules, and risks, and participating on or leading small project teams to deliver timely and effective results
• Cyberspace Qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoDM 8140.03, paragraph 4.2.a.(2), foundational qualification requirements must be achieved within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role, and resident qualification requirements must be achieved within 12 months. A waiver may be granted per DoDM 8140.03. Failure to achieve and maintain the proper Cyberspace Qualification may result in removal from this position.

Desirable Experience: Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, CI/CD, GitLab CI, AWS GovCloud, Azure GovCloud, Python, Ansible, Iron Bank, Splunk, Elastic, Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC), Container Security, Zero Trust, Linux, OpenShift, Microservices, REST APIs.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications.

AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.