Lead DevSecOps Engineer

Zachary Piper Solutions is seeking a Lead DevSecOps Engineer to support the design, development, and optimization of secure cloud infrastructure and CI/CD environments in Gaithersburg, MD . The Lead DevSecOps 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 DevSecOps Engineer: Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub 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 DevSecOps 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 DevOps best practices across technical teams

Qualifications for the Lead DevSecOps 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, GitLab CI, GitHub 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 DevSecOps 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 DevOps delivery practices

Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance

Compensation for the Lead DevSecOps Engineer includes: Salary: $145,000 - $160,000

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), PTO, and Paid Holidays

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