Lead DevSecOps Engineer Job Gaithersburg area,Maryland USA,IT/Tech

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead Dev Sec Ops Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of secure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD environments in Gaithersburg, MD
. The Lead Dev Sec Ops Engineer will build and maintain automated deployment pipelines, Kubernetes environments, infrastructure-as-code, and security tooling while helping improve developer platforms and software delivery processes.

This position will be hybrid in Gaithersburg, MD and requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance! Responsibilities of the Lead Dev Sec Ops Engineer:

Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, or similar technologies
Build, deploy, and support cloud infrastructure within AWS environments
Manage Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration environments supporting enterprise applications
Develop and maintain infrastructure-as-code using Terraform or equivalent automation tools
Build and manage Docker containers and containerized application environments
Automate infrastructure, deployment, and operational processes using Python and Bash scripting
Integrate security scanning and automated security controls throughout the software development lifecycle
Implement Dev Sec Ops practices across build, test, deployment, and release processes
Support software supply chain security, including SBOM generation, build provenance, artifact integrity, and dependency management
Implement and support software supply chain security technologies such as Sigstore and SLSA
Manage artifact repositories and establish secure artifact management and build provenance processes
Support Linux systems administration, troubleshooting, configuration, and performance optimization
Support networking, load balancing, and service mesh technologies within cloud-native environments
Develop and improve internal developer platforms, automation capabilities, and developer experience
Partner with software engineering, cloud, security, and infrastructure teams to improve deployment reliability and security
Support Agile/SAFe delivery environments and promote Dev Ops best practices across technical teams

Qualifications for the Lead Dev Sec Ops Engineer:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline with 4+ years of relevant experience;
Master's degree with 2+ years of experience; equivalent professional experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, Git Lab CI, Git Hub Actions, or similar platforms
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud environments
Experience managing Kubernetes clusters and container orchestration platforms
Strong experience with Docker and containerization technologies
Experience developing infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or equivalent technologies
Strong Linux systems administration experience
Proficiency with Python and/or Bash scripting for automation
Experience implementing security scanning tools and Dev Sec Ops practices within CI/CD pipelines
Understanding of networking, load balancing, and service mesh concepts
Experience with software supply chain security, including Sigstore, SLSA, SBOM generation, or similar technologies
Knowledge of artifact management systems and build provenance tracking
Experience supporting internal developer platforms and developer experience initiatives
Familiarity with Agile/SAFe methodologies and Dev Ops delivery practices
Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Compensation for the Lead Dev Sec Ops Engineer includes:

Salary: $145,000 - $160,000
Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays

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