DevOps Technical Lead — CI/CD Architect (Secret Clearance)

OpenTalent; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent seeks a DevOps Technical Lead to drive modernization within a government-focused tech organization. You will lead CI/CD strategy, automation initiatives, and software delivery while mentoring engineers and providing technical direction.

The role requires a Secret Security Clearance eligibility, 7+ years of relevant experience, and hands-on experience with major CI/CD tools and cloud platforms. Lead critical delivery initiatives and promote best practices across teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or Platform Engineering experience.
• Strong experience with CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps).
• Knowledge of containers and orchestration technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and optimization of CI/CD pipelines across multiple applications.
• Implement automation solutions that improve software delivery speed and reliability.
• Establish DevOps best practices and deployment standards.
• Collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to streamline delivery processes.
• Mentor engineers and provide leadership on automation and release management initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts across the software development lifecycle.

Skills

CI/CD pipeline design

Leadership & mentorship

Automation

Cloud engineering

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Job description

OpenTalent seeks a DevOps Technical Lead to drive modernization within a government-focused tech organization. You will lead CI/CD strategy, automation initiatives, and software delivery while mentoring engineers and providing technical direction.

The role requires a Secret Security Clearance eligibility, 7+ years of relevant experience, and hands-on experience with major CI/CD tools and cloud platforms. Lead critical delivery initiatives and promote best practices across teams.