Design, build, and maintain cloud-native DevSecOps CI/CD pipelines in AWS using GitLab; secure container environments (ECS/EKS); interpret cybersecurity guidelines to remediate vulnerabilities; onboard and train customers; perform GitLab upgrades; research and recommend pipeline improvements; document systems and mentor junior teammates.
Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.
Position Type: Full-time
Salary: $140k-$170k annually (depending upon experience)
Work Location: This is a remote position.
Position Summary: Seeking a senior-level DevSecOps Engineer with strong developer experience supporting containerized applications in an AWS cloud environment. Ideal candidate will identify, prove out, test, and implement pipeline process improvements - including utilizing new or existing GitLab or third-party tools or features; exhibit excellent customer service skills to educate customers on pipeline functionality and troubleshoot pipeline issues; be able to interact with all levels of organizational personnel, from training and mentoring teammates to developing and presenting briefs to leadership.
Essential Functions:
- Develop and implement cloud-native DevSecOps functionality for CI/CD pipeline solutions in AWS; improve and maintain GitLab pipeline configurations.
- Understand/interpret Cyber Security guidelines to resolve code vulnerabilities.
- Maintain, monitor, and proactively research/pilot solutions to optimize and improve the parent scan pipeline; provide recommendations for technology advancement to streamline CI/CD tools and processes.
- Assist with GitLab upgrades as received from the vendor (i.e. bi-weekly, monthly, etc.; requires evening support)
- Design and build secure, scalable, and automated container environments using Amazon ECS and EKS
- Configure customer projects/access to pipeline, including configuring git on customer assets and credentials in customer repositories.
- Onboard new applications/customers to the CI/CD environment, working closely with application developers to provide training/technical guidance/troubleshooting assistance.
- Craft/help customers craft gitlab-ci.yaml files to orchestrate their child pipelines or test projects; create, maintain, update, and monitor health checks.
- Research, perform analysis of alternatives, recommend technical solutions, and architect new CI/CD environments and pipelines, such as Cloud migration or supporting classified systems.
- Provide demos/overviews/briefs/newsletters regarding the pipeline and/or associated tools to customers and/or leadership of various levels.
- Update and maintain documentation.
- Provide mentorship to junior teammates.
- Other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements
Required:
- CI/CD implementation experience required.
- Design/development of DevSecOps pipelines experience required.
- Proficient communication and documentation skills with experience preparing technical guidance, how-to instructions, test plans, demos, and/or presenting training to internal and external stakeholders required.
- Experience with Amazon ECS and EKS required.
- CompTIA Sec+ certification is required and must show proof before interview.
- BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience.
Desired:
- Experience with specific CI/CD related tools such as GitLab Ultimate, Nexus, DORA metrics, and Prisma Cloud (formerly Twistlock) highly desired.
- Experience working in a DoD environment highly desired.
- Experience with OpenShift and Nexus is a plus.
- Ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical environment.
Education/Experience:
- BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience.
Security Clearance:
- Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
- Wellness Resources
- Stock Option Benefit
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