Job Description:
• Provide expert technical leadership for automation engineering initiatives within Department of Defense environments.
• Define and implement automation strategies that maximize continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) concepts, ensuring secure and efficient software development pipelines.
• Apply domain expertise in build automation, integration, and testing processes to enhance development productivity and mission readiness.
• Operate with significant decision-making authority impacting automation implementation and overall engineering efficiency.
• Lead the design and implementation of automation solutions for DevSecOps pipelines supporting DoD software development projects.
• Establish automation goals, frameworks, and plans that optimize CI/CD processes and align with DoD cybersecurity and compliance standards.
• Serve as a subject matter expert in build automation, integration, and test methodologies, guiding teams in best practices.
• Direct automation activities, ensuring development efficiency requirements and mission-critical timelines are met.
• Evaluate automation performance and recommend enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and security.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to align automation strategies with DoD operational objectives.
• Ensure all automation solutions comply with NIST standards, RMF guidelines, and DoD governance policies.
Requirements:
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD 'Secret' security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse.
• Must have at least 14 years of relevant experience.
• Extensive experience in automation engineering and DevSecOps pipeline implementation.
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools, build automation frameworks, and secure integration practices.
• Expertise in scripting and automation technologies (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Python).
• Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity, acquisition, and governance requirements.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills for interfacing with technical teams and senior management.
Benefits:
• Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays
• Parental Leave
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Group Term Life and Travel Assistance
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach
• Care.com annual membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.)
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