Cloud DevSecOps Engineer

Job Overview

Spalding, a Saalex Company is seeking a Cloud DevSecOps Engineer in Lexington Park, MD. Spalding, a Saalex Company is a professional services company delivering cutting-edge solutions to the Department of Defense since 2001. Our expert-level solutions include software development, information technology, program management, financial management and business intelligence services. Spalding offers competitive compensation, career development, flexible work schedules and excellent benefits.

Position Summary

Seeking a senior-level DevSecOps Engineer with strong developer experience supporting containerized applications in an AWS cloud environment. Ideal candidate will identify, prove out, test, and implement pipeline process improvements - including utilizing new or existing GitLab or third-party tools or features; exhibit excellent customer service skills to educate customers on pipeline functionality and troubleshoot pipeline issues; be able to interact with all levels of organizational personnel, from training and mentoring teammates to developing and presenting briefs to leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement cloud-native DevSecOps functionality for CI/CD pipeline solutions in AWS; improve and maintain GitLab pipeline configurations.


• Understand/interpret Cyber Security guidelines to resolve code vulnerabilities.


• Maintain, monitor, and proactively research/pilot solutions to optimize and improve the parent scan pipeline; provide recommendations for technology advancement to streamline CI/CD tools and processes.


• Assist with GitLab upgrades as received from the vendor (i.e. bi-weekly, monthly, etc.; requires evening support)


• Design and build secure, scalable, and automated container environments using Amazon ECS and EKS


• Configure customer projects/access to pipeline, including configuring git on customer assets and credentials in customer repositories.


• Onboard new applications/customers to the CI/CD environment, working closely with application developers to provide training/technical guidance/troubleshooting assistance.


• Craft/help customers craft gitlab-ci.yaml files to orchestrate their child pipelines or test projects; create, maintain, update, and monitor health checks.


• Research, perform analysis of alternatives, recommend technical solutions, and architect new CI/CD environments and pipelines, such as Cloud migration or supporting classified systems.


• Provide demos/overviews/briefs/newsletters regarding the pipeline and/or associated tools to customers and/or leadership of various levels.


• Update and maintain documentation.


• Provide mentorship to junior teammates.


• Other duties as assigned or required.

Required Qualifications

• CI/CD implementation experience required.


• Design/development of DevSecOps pipelines experience required.


• Proficient communication and documentation skills with experience preparing technical guidance, how-to instructions, test plans, demos, and/or presenting training to internal and external stakeholders required.


• Experience with Amazon ECS and EKS required.


• CompTIA Sec+ certification is required and must show proof before interview.


• BS/BA degree and 10 years related experience OR AA/AS degree and 14 years related experience OR HS and 16 years related experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with specific CI/CD related tools such as GitLab Ultimate, Nexus, DORA metrics, and Prisma Cloud (formerly Twistlock) highly desired.


• Experience working in a DoD environment highly desired.


• Experience with OpenShift and Nexus is a plus.


• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced technical environment.

Security Clearance

Active TS/SSBI clearance desired or active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain TS/SSBI.

Benefits

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
Short Term & Long Term Disability
Training & Development
Wellness Resources
Stock Option Benefit