SAIC

DevSecOps Chief

SAIC$150K — $180K *
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 15-18+ years in DevSecOps, systems engineering, cloud engineering, or deployment automation.
  • 5-7+ years of management experience in engineering teams or CI/CD operations.
  • Hands-on expertise with CI/CD tools like GitLab, Jenkins, or Azure DevOps.
  • Proficient with cloud platforms including AWS GovCloud and containerization/orchestration technologies.
  • In-depth knowledge of security frameworks and compliance requirements (STIG/ACAS).
  • Experience in Agile methodologies and tools like Jira and Confluence.
  • Strong communication skills for engaging with senior DoD stakeholders.

Responsibilities

  • Lead DevSecOps engineering activities including CI/CD automation and cloud infrastructure.
  • Design and maintain secure cloud services and operational infrastructure for continuous delivery.
  • Oversee source control management and automated build/integration pipelines.
  • Direct integration and maintenance of CI/CD toolchains ensuring secure software delivery.
  • Establish standards and governance for secure deployment workflows and configuration management.
  • Manage code promotion across various environments ensuring auditability and rollback readiness.
  • Identify opportunities for increased automation and efficiency across deployment and monitoring functions.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • 401(k) with company match.
  • Professional development and continuous education opportunities.
  • Flexible work schedule and work-from-home options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

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).


About SAIC

Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) is a technology integrator in the technical, engineering, intelligence, and enterprise information technology markets. SAIC has approximately 26,000 employees and operates in more than 70 countries. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Reston, Virginia. SAIC provides services to the U.S. government, including the Department of Defense, the intelligence community, and civilian agencies. The company also serves commercial customers in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors.
Learn more about SAIC
Size
26,000 employees
Market Cap
$6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$206 million
Founded
1969
5 Year Trend
+10.7%
Revenue
$6.8 billion
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