DevOps Manager

MAXIMUS is seeking a seasoned DevOps Manager with a minimum of 12 years of experience to contribute expertise to a federal client in the safeguarding of mission-critical systems for the defense of our Homeland. As a pivotal member of our team, the DevOps Manager will be instrumental in integrating security practices into the software development lifecycle and ensuring the reliability and security of mission-critical systems.

*** Candidates must reside within a commutable distance and be available to work onsite at the customer’s discretion. This includes being on-site during the transition period. Must be based around Annapolis Junction, MD.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Innovate, and develop cutting edge solutions through automation – IaC (Infrastructure as code), DevSecOps tools (CICD, Code quality, security, and monitoring).
• Ensure the infrastructure, services, and applications developed meets all standards including security, monitoring, performance, and SLAs.
• Support migration from physical infrastructure to virtual and advise/support migration to the cloud.
• Demonstrable experience releasing production code and developing PaaS/SaaS.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to design, implement, and maintain secure and automated infrastructure.
• Implement security best practices throughout the software development lifecycle (SDLC), including code scanning, vulnerability assessment, and threat modeling.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, enabling continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment of applications.
• Develop and maintain containerization and micro-services.
• Standardize CloudFormation/Terraform templates: (Linux, Windows, and self-healing application stacks).
• Integrate security controls, such as automated vulnerability scanning, static and dynamic analysis, and security testing, into the CI/CD process.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with security standards and regulatory requirements.
• Automate and orchestrate security processes, including incident response and threat detection, using technologies like Splunk, Chef Automate, and others.
• Stay updated with emerging DevSecOps trends, tools, and practices, and provide recommendations for implementing new technologies.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to junior engineers in DevSecOps practices and techniques.

Position Requirements:

• Active Secret clearance is required.
• Due to agency and contract requirements, candidates must be U.S. citizens with no dual citizenship.
• This contract supports systems that require 24x7x365 uptime. Candidates must be willing and able to meet recall requirements, including participation in a rotational on-call schedule, if required.
• At least 12 years of experience as a DevSecOps Engineer or related field.
• This position requires a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• The following certifications/qualifications are required. Equivalent certifications can be considered:
• ITIL V4 Foundation OR
• ITIL V4 MP
• Experience in the following:
• Docker Enterprise, Splunk, Chef, Chef Automate, Chef (Ruby), Puppet, Ansible, Kubernetes, OpenShift
• Hands-on working experience in Terraform Client/Enterprise (IaC), Jenkins, and Python.
• Red Hat OpenShift/Private Cloud Environment