DevSecOps Engineer Principal

Job Description

Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on DevOps methodologies to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for leading the integration of complex systems, automating workflows, and facilitating continuous integration and continuous deployment practices to enhance operational efficiency and system reliability. This role requires a deep understanding of both software development and IT operations, aiming to bridge gaps between systems, teams, and processes. 

This is a hybrid position. This position requires 2 days per week on-site in Ashburn, VA. 

 Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and implementation of integrated systems solutions to support enterprise objectives.
• Develop and maintain robust automation workflows for software build, test, and deployment processes to enhance efficiency and reliability.
• Architect and implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to streamline development and operational activities.
• Collaborate with development, operations, and other IT teams to ensure seamless, high-quality software delivery.
• Conduct systems analysis and evaluation to identify opportunities for optimization and enhancement.
• Ensure systems integration aligns with industry best practices and compliance standards.
• Provide expert guidance and support for DevOps tools and practices, facilitating knowledge sharing across teams.
• Manage and monitor integrated systems to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Lead root cause analysis for system issues and implement strategic solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Stay updated with emerging technologies and trends in systems integration and DevOps, recommending adoption of new tools and practices where beneficial.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field and nine (9) years or more of related experience in systems integration and automation within a DevOps culture; Master's degree and seven (7) years or more experience in systems integration and automation within a DevOps culture.
• Current holder of a DHS Public Trust clearance or the ability to obtain one.  Note: Employment will be contingent upon having/obtaining a DHS Public Trust clearance prior to starting.
• Strong expertise in DevOps methodologies and tools (e.g., Jenkins, Git, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation tasks.
• Experience with cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their management APIs.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipeline design and implementation.
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across teams.
• Proven ability to lead projects and mentor junior team members. 

Desired Qualifications:

• Certifications in DevOps, cloud computing, or related fields (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Certified Administrator).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Understanding of microservices architecture and API integration. 
• Active DHS Public Trust.

Citizenship / Clearance Qualifications:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain DHS Public Trust prior to starting with our team.
• CBP Background Investigation requires drug screen prior to starting.

Overview

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.4 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.