Job DescriptionDescription SAIC is seeking an experienced DevSecOps Chief to lead CMCC's DevSecOps, deployment automation, cloud engineering, and site reliability functions. This senior leader directs the secure CI/CD pipeline, manages environment provisioning and configuration, and partners closely with engineering, cybersecurity, and operational stakeholders to ensure high assurance, automated, and repeatable delivery of CMCC capabilities.
Job Duties include:
- Lead all DSOP engineering activities including CI/CD automation, secure pipeline operations, cloud infrastructure, and site reliability engineering.
- Design, deploy, and maintain secure cloud based services and operational infrastructure to support continuous delivery of CMCC capabilities.
- Oversee Source Control Management, fully automated build/integration pipelines, deployment scripts, and configuration-as-code enforcement across multiple environments.
- Direct integration, operations, and maintenance of CI/CD toolchains (GitLab, Jenkins, Argo CD, etc.), ensuring automated testing and secure software delivery.
- Establish and enforce standards, policies, and governance for DevSecOps practices, secure deployment workflows, and configuration management.
- Manage code promotion across Development, Test, Staging, and Operational environments, ensuring version control, auditability, and rollback readiness.
- Work closely with developers, Capability Providers, cyber teams, and infrastructure engineers to automate processes and improve reliability, security, and performance.
- Identify opportunities for increased automation and efficiency across deployment, testing, and monitoring functions.
- Provide senior level technical leadership during PI Planning, backlog refinement, architecture reviews, and CCB processes.
Qualifications Required Qualifications & Experience:
- 15-18+ years of experience in DevSecOps, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or deployment automation.
- 5-7+ years managing engineering teams or leading complex DevSecOps/CI/CD operations.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, Bitbucket, or Azure DevOps.
- Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., Platform One, AWS GovCloud) and containerization (Docker, Podman) and orchestration (Kubernetes, Helm).
- Knowledge of cross-domain solutions, MLS/MILS architectures, and C-ATO requirements.
- Proficiency in secure automation, STIG/ACAS alignment, security scanning, and continuous monitoring.
- Experience with Agile/Scrum or Kanban workflows and collaboration tools such as Jira and Confluence.
- Strong technical communication and ability to interact with senior DoD stakeholders.
Desired Qualifications and Experience:
- Prior experience with CBC2, AOC Falconer, DI, JFN, or other DAF C3BM modernization efforts.
- Experience leading enterprise DevSecOps modernization or cloud-native transformation efforts.
- Familiarity with UCI schema, EICD management, or external interface integrations.
- Experience supporting cATO automation or RMF continuous monitoring.
Desired Skills and Certifications:
- CISSP, Security+, CCSP, or equivalent cybersecurity certification.
- AWS DevOps Engineer, AWS Solutions Architect, or Kubernetes CKA/CKAD certification.
- ITIL or similar service-management training.
- Proficiency with automation/scripting (Python, Bash, YAML).
Overview SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
