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

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