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SAIC Principal DevOps Engineering Lead in ARLINGTON, Virginia
Description
Lead our DevOps team and oversee the design, implementation, and management of our DevOps processes and infrastructure. The ideal candidate will be responsible for enhancing our deployment strategies, improving our CI/CD pipeline, and guiding the team to achieve operational excellence. You will ensure that our development and operational strategies are aligned and executed effectively to support high-quality software releases.
This position is contingent on funding and will be located in Arlington, VA.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the DevOps team, setting objectives, reviewing performances, and facilitating growth and training
Oversee the development and operation of our CI/CD pipeline, including tool selection, maintenance, and optimization
Design, implement, and manage DevOps processes and strategies for cloud infrastructure, software development, and deployment
Drive automation within the development process to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Development, QA, Operations) to ensure seamless integration and delivery of software
Develop and track key metrics to continuously assess the effectiveness and quality of DevOps practices and infrastructure
Ensure security best practices are incorporated into infrastructure development and deployment processes
Maintain a release management calendar for core services, ensuring alignment across key partners and vendors
Anticipate challenges and mitigate risks related to deployment and operational issues
Provide hands-on technical leadership to the DevOps team, including guidance in system troubleshooting and support
Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and customer-centricity within the DevOps team
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field; Master's degree preferred
10+ years of experience in software development, DevOps, systems administration, and/or related areas
5+ years of leadership experience managing and scaling DevOps teams
Expertise in implementing and managing CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, Azure DevOps)
Strong background in cloud services (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud Platform), containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), and infrastructure as code (Terraform, CloudFormation)
Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, or Ruby
Demonstrable experience with automated testing and monitoring tools
Solid understanding of networking, security, and database management
Excellent project management skills, including agile methodologies and sprint planning
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven track record of building strong, collaborative team environments
Relevant industry certifications (AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Kubernetes Administrator, etc.) are a plus
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position may require on-call availability
Participation in disaster recovery drills and activities
Some travel may be required for the purpose of off-site system maintenance and troubleshooting
CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT:
- Must be a clearable U.S. Citizen, and currently hold a SECRET clearance
SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.
Covid Policy: SAIC does not require COVID-19 vaccinations or boosters. Customer site vaccination requirements must be followed when work is performed at a customer site. REQNUMBER: 2500377
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