Company:
Virginia Jobs
Location: Richmond
Closing Date: 04/11/2024
Hours: Full Time
Type: Permanent
Job Requirements / Description
Title: Cloud DevSecOps Engineer II
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: Up to $142,836
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central Office
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Developmental Services' Office of Information Services and Technology (IS&T) is seeking an experienced IT professional to serve as a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer II for the Information Technology (IT) division. This role will play a key role in delivering reliable, efficient, and secure technology solutions by leveraging cloud technologies, automation, and DevSecOps practices. This position requires expertise in implementing infrastructure as code, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring cloud security, and fostering a culture of shared responsibility in system delivery, as well as an analytical mindset and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and implement automation solutions that will create an immediate impact.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Implementing and maintaining infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation to automate cloud resource management.
• Developing and optimizing deployment pipelines for continuous integration and deployment using AWS CodePipeline and similar tools.
• Automating configuration management, software deployments, and environment setup.
• Monitoring infrastructure health, performance, and cost using AWS CloudWatch.
• Implementing security controls, IAM policies, and encryption mechanisms to protect cloud environments.
• Designing and managing container clusters and scaling strategies using ECS for high availability and scalability.
• Integrating and optimizing DevSecOps tools and processes, including source code repositories and collaboration tools.
• Implementing monitoring and logging solutions to track system metrics and improve operational efficiency.
• Providing training to end users and collaborating with product owners to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise architecture patterns and policies.
• Creating detailed documentation for design, testing, and production support processes.
• Designing and implementing secure infrastructure as code and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Supporting configuration drift management and ensuring consistency across environments.
• Implementing security controls and monitoring tools and responding to incidents proactively.
• Contributing to innovation and continuous learning initiatives to improve solution efficiency and reliability.
Minimum Qualifications
• Advanced expertise in cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and associated cloud services.
• Strong experience with DevSecOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and containerization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Bash) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of Software Engineering lifecycle methodologies.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and cloud best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Additional Considerations
• Experience in IT and business/industry field.
• Familiarity with VITA standards and processes.
DBHDS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In addition, the Commonwealth of Virginia/DBHDS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, access to Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term (LTD) Disability benefits, twelve (12) paid holidays and other leave benefits, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.
For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.
For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact
Contact Information
Name: ShaKiera Miles
Phone: N/A
Email: - Inquiries Only/No Submissions to include resumes.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
State Role Title: Info Technology Specialist III
Hiring Range: Up to $142,836
Pay Band: 6
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Central Office
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) Developmental Services' Office of Information Services and Technology (IS&T) is seeking an experienced IT professional to serve as a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer II for the Information Technology (IT) division. This role will play a key role in delivering reliable, efficient, and secure technology solutions by leveraging cloud technologies, automation, and DevSecOps practices. This position requires expertise in implementing infrastructure as code, optimizing CI/CD pipelines, ensuring cloud security, and fostering a culture of shared responsibility in system delivery, as well as an analytical mindset and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues, optimize processes, and implement automation solutions that will create an immediate impact.
Additional responsibilities include:
• Implementing and maintaining infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, and AWS CloudFormation to automate cloud resource management.
• Developing and optimizing deployment pipelines for continuous integration and deployment using AWS CodePipeline and similar tools.
• Automating configuration management, software deployments, and environment setup.
• Monitoring infrastructure health, performance, and cost using AWS CloudWatch.
• Implementing security controls, IAM policies, and encryption mechanisms to protect cloud environments.
• Designing and managing container clusters and scaling strategies using ECS for high availability and scalability.
• Integrating and optimizing DevSecOps tools and processes, including source code repositories and collaboration tools.
• Implementing monitoring and logging solutions to track system metrics and improve operational efficiency.
• Providing training to end users and collaborating with product owners to deliver robust cloud-based solutions.
• Collaborating with stakeholders to align solutions with enterprise architecture patterns and policies.
• Creating detailed documentation for design, testing, and production support processes.
• Designing and implementing secure infrastructure as code and automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Supporting configuration drift management and ensuring consistency across environments.
• Implementing security controls and monitoring tools and responding to incidents proactively.
• Contributing to innovation and continuous learning initiatives to improve solution efficiency and reliability.
Minimum Qualifications
• Advanced expertise in cloud platforms (preferably AWS) and associated cloud services.
• Strong experience with DevSecOps tools, CI/CD pipelines, configuration management, and containerization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Node.js, Bash) and version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Understanding of Software Engineering lifecycle methodologies.
• Solid understanding of networking concepts, security principles, and cloud best practices.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams.
Additional Considerations
• Experience in IT and business/industry field.
• Familiarity with VITA standards and processes.
DBHDS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia.
In addition, the Commonwealth of Virginia/DBHDS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, access to Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term (LTD) Disability benefits, twelve (12) paid holidays and other leave benefits, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position is eligible for telework opportunities; availability, hours, and duration of telework shall be approved as outlined in the Commonwealth telework policy.
For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.
DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.
For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact
Contact Information
Name: ShaKiera Miles
Phone: N/A
Email: - Inquiries Only/No Submissions to include resumes.
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.
Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
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