Lead DevOps Engineer

Saic; Sully Square (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Lead DevOps Engineer to spearhead innovative solutions within a dynamic and complex IT environment. This role involves guiding product development teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and ensuring the seamless integration of DevOps practices. With a focus on cloud infrastructure and continuous delivery, you'll be at the forefront of technological advancements, driving automation and security best practices. Join this mission-driven team to make a significant impact in the Intelligence Community while advancing your career in a supportive and collaborative atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph is required.
• 15+ years’ experience in systems engineering and software development.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and cloud services is essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage DevOps processes for cloud infrastructure.
• Implement security best practices throughout the software lifecycle.
• Lead and mentor the DevOps team, fostering continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Agile Methodologies

Leadership

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science

Degree in Information Technology

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Azure DevOps

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

CloudFormation

Parasoft

Coverity

Job description

Description

SAIC, a leading provider of systems development & deployment, targeting & intelligence analysis, systems engineering & integration, and training capabilities and solutions for the Intelligence Community, is seeking creative and dedicated professionals to fulfill their career goals and objectives while delivering mission excellence on programs of national importance.

We are seeking a highly motivated Lead DevOps Engineer to join our National Intelligence Program supporting the development, operations and maintenance, and modernization of a complex, hybrid on-premises and cloud enterprise IT environment. The Lead DevOps Engineer will coordinate the efforts of product development teams with that of operations teams to streamline the development process and build and evolve an automated, secure, and scalable continuous delivery pipeline with high-quality, innovative product releases to mission customers. Responsibilities include leading the design and integration of DevOps tools and technologies for deployment, monitoring, and operations of mission systems software products; working with application teams to help them adopt continuous build, inspection, testing, and deployment approaches; participating in all aspects of DevOps Engineering and promoting industry standard methodologies in DevOps Engineering; helping to configure and monitor DevOps performance; and ensuring maximum uptime and optimal performance for mission customers in the Production environment. This position is in Chantilly, VA.

Responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and manage DevOps processes and strategies for cloud infrastructure, software development, and deployment.
• Implement and enforce security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
• Stay abreast of the latest in DevSecOps technologies and methodologies, applying them to improve our processes and output.
• Facilitate the adoption of Agile methodologies within the team, ensuring efficient and effective collaboration.
• Conduct code reviews, security assessments, and testing to identify vulnerabilities and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and learning.
• Lead and manage the DevOps team, setting objectives, reviewing performances, and facilitating growth and training.
• Oversee the development and operation of our CI/CD pipeline, including tool selection, maintenance, and optimization.
• Drive automation within the development process to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, Operations) to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software.
• Develop and track key metrics to continuously assess the effectiveness and quality of DevOps practices and infrastructure.
• Ensure security best practices are incorporated into infrastructure development and deployment processes.
• Maintain a release management calendar for core services, ensuring alignment across key partners and vendors.
• Anticipate challenges and mitigate risks related to deployment and operational issues.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership to the DevOps team, including guidance in system troubleshooting and support.
• Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the DevOps team.

Qualifications

Required:

• Active TS/SCI clearance with polygraph.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years’ experience with systems engineering and software development following Agile or SAFe, DevSecOps, and system architecture programs.
• Familiarity with high-performance network infrastructure that supports data-heavy analytic and software applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, able to address complex networking challenges.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience supporting complex, large Enterprise IT programs that include Service Delivery, Agile development, and DevSecOps.
• Experience with C/C++/Java/YAML.
• Ability to adapt to a dynamic customer-oriented environment.
• Working knowledge of DISA STIG/SRG and STIG tools.
• Experience with static code analysis/dynamic analysis (Tools: Parasoft, Coverity, Fortify).

Desired:

• 10+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, systems administration, and/or related areas.
• 5+ years of leadership experience managing and scaling DevOps teams.
• Expertise in implementing and managing CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps).
• Strong background in cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby.
• Demonstrable experience with automated testing and monitoring tools.
• Solid understanding of networking, security, and database management.
• Excellent project management skills, including agile methodologies and sprint planning.
• Experience with various DevOps tools (e.g., Jira, Maven, Jenkins, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, GitHub, BitBucket, Docker, etc.).
• Experience building software or solutions using PHP, Bash, Perl, Ruby, Python, or similar programming languages and technology stacks.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience solving difficult/complex problems and leading people through change.
• Experience utilizing testing practices and frameworks including automated testing suites, unit testing, and end-to-end and user-acceptance testing.
• Relevant industry certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator, etc.).