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Job Description

GDIT is seeking a Lead DevSecOps Evangelist to support a strategic technology offering within our Software Factory (SWF) and DevSecOps Capability Team in our Civilian CTO group.  The Lead DevSecOps Evangelist will support several initiatives across GDIT’s three divisions and should demonstrate capabilities and experience to help advance the key focus areas below:  

Assist with the continued standup and expansion of the capabilities provided through the GDIT Software Factory (SWF)Servant leadership in an DevSecOps architect, engineering and coaching capacity for platform teams to evolve in their abilities to become high performing teamsServe as a change agent and transformation enabler by providing thought leadership on modern, everything (*)-as-code, cloud and container-native solutions & practicesProvide DevSecOps support to programs, teams, and customers including developing whitepapers, guides and playbooks that advance DevSecOps approaches and executionFacilitate and provide expertise to teams to support both DevSecOps platform development and development teams in gaining maturity in maximizing delivering value to customers

MAJOR RESPONSIBLITIES AND DUTIES

Architecting and hands-on ability in maintaining and enhancing software / infrastructure as code (IaC) build, test, and deployment CI/CD pipelinesEvolve and enhance the maturity for a self-service platform-as-a-service Software FactoryOnboard development teams onto the Software Factory technical platform and integrate software and infrastructure components via automated pipelinesAssist with determining guidelines and standards for deploying to AWS Cloud infrastructure and Kubernetes environments, including defining system and application security requirementsEducating teams on adoption of DevSecOps practices and tooling, and supporting those practices and toolsDevelopment of white papers, solution documents and artifacts to support technical and business teams’ efforts to learn and benefit from Software Factory & DevSecOps approachesAssist proposal development in the pursuit of organic and inorganic growth, and lead customer engagements, presentations & marketing matters of the SWF across our divisionsUtilize in-depth knowledge of the DevSecOps competencies to recommend innovations that enhance and/or provide a competitive advantageUtilize technical knowledge to recommend metrics, tools, and techniques for enhanced operational efficiency for program start-ups and existing modernization effortsProvide DevSecOps coaching to Agile teams and members of technical challenge cohortsAssist in the development and presentation of technical training curriculum - syllabus and curriculum design experience a plusPerform and support DevSecOps and Agile maturity assessments in collaboration with the Product and Delivery Agile coaches

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Successful candidate must be a US CitizenAbility to obtain DoD Security Clearance; no conditions that would hinder obtaining/renewing Clearance BA/BS Degree (or equivalent experience)3+ years of DevOps/Cloud experienceExperience with Software Architecture, Engineering and Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) and/or DevOps related practicesFamiliar/foundational in at least one programming languageFamiliar/foundational with unit/functional/performance testing frameworksExperience with Git version controlExperience with containerization build technologies and deployments for KubernetesExperience providing program, portfolio and team level process, mentoring and coaching to senior leadership, portfolio managers and teamsOutstanding verbal and written communication skills in working with teams and customers in developing, implementing, and coaching DevSecOps processesProficiency with Agile lifecycle management (ALM) processes and tools

DESIRED EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

Exhibits a passion for DevSecOps techniques and technologiesExperience with Kubernetes, Helm and GitOps techniquesExperience with Gitlab and GitLab CI/CD Pipelines preferredExperience with US Air Force Platform One’s Big Bang a plusExperience with Security Scanning Tools: Anchore, OpenSCAP, Prisma (Twistlock)Experience with Static Code Quality Scanning Tools like SonarQubeKnowledge of secure development and software supply chain security practicesDesire for continuous learning to remain current with related technology and practicesAbility to handle a dynamic work environmentEffective organization and time management skillsTakes individual initiative to follow industry thought leaders, maintain professional qualifications, and participate in company as well as global communities of interest.Must be detail oriented, critical thinker, possess excellent problem solving skillsDesire for continuous improvement and a commitment to best practices