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Senior DevOps Engineer/Technical Lead (Active Secret Clearance required)
Montgomery, AL ยท Information TechnologyDEVOPS/TECH LEAD
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer/Technical Lead to serve as our on-site technical authority for the USAF SBIR Phase II contract in Montgomery, Alabama. This critical role requires a security-cleared professional to work directly with USAF stakeholders while leading technical implementation and coordinating remote engineering teams. You will eliminate AR middleman delays, provide hands-on technical leadership, and ensure successful integration with the USAF Eagle Eye CI/CD pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & On-Site Authority
AWS GovCloud & Infrastructure Management
Container Security & Supply Chain Integration
Required Qualifications
Security Clearance & Citizenship
Professional Experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Advanced Certifications
Government Contract Experience
PROJECT IMPACT & MISSION
National Security Contribution
Career Development Opportunity
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Engineer/Technical Lead to serve as our on-site technical authority for the USAF SBIR Phase II contract in Montgomery, Alabama. This critical role requires a security-cleared professional to work directly with USAF stakeholders while leading technical implementation and coordinating remote engineering teams. You will eliminate AR middleman delays, provide hands-on technical leadership, and ensure successful integration with the USAF Eagle Eye CI/CD pipeline.
Key Responsibilities
Technical Leadership & On-Site Authority
- Serve as primary technical point of contact with USAF leadership.
- Lead hands-on technical implementation in USAF environment with direct deployment access and infrastructure control.
- Coordinate remote Lineaje engineering team and Metro State University developers for integrated project delivery.
- Provide technical troubleshooting and immediate issue resolution for mission-critical USAF systems
- Ensure Eagle Eye CI/CD pipeline integration success with comprehensive testing and validation
- Eliminate AR middleman delays through direct technical authority and deployment capabilities
AWS GovCloud & Infrastructure Management
- Architect and manage secure AWS GovCloud environments compliant with FISMA High and IL-5/IL-6 requirements
- Optimize container orchestration using AWS ECS, EKS, and ECR for USAF containerized workloads
- Manage AWS CloudFormation deployments with infrastructure as code best practices for government environments
- Support OpenSearch (Elasticsearch) for log aggregation, search performance optimization, and security analytics
- Configure and maintain IAM, VPC, load balancers (ELB/ALB), and API Gateway for secure government operations
- Implement cloud security controls including KMS encryption, CloudTrail auditing, and GuardDuty threat detection
Container Security & Supply Chain Integration
- Lead container remediation implementation with auto-healing software supply chain features
- Integrate with Gold Open Source pre-vetted containers and USAF-approved base images
- Develop runtime tamper detection and integrity verification systems for containerized applications
- Implement SBOM 360 integration with existing Lineaje platform capabilities for vulnerability management
- Support microservices architecture optimization for Java/Python/React/Go technology stack
- Ensure container security scanning and vulnerability remediation workflows
- Maintain DoD STIG compliance and RMF processes for all system configurations and deployments
- Ensure FISMA High controls implementation with continuous monitoring and audit readiness
- Manage SAML/OIDC authentication integration with Keycloak IDP for secure user access
- Coordinate security reviews and vulnerability assessments with USAF cybersecurity teams
- Document compliance procedures and maintain audit trails for government accountability requirements
- Support FedRAMP compliance activities and federal security framework adherence
- Manage distributed engineering team including remote Lineaje developers and Metro State University students
- Coordinate with Project Manager for milestone delivery and stakeholder communication
- Provide technical mentorship to university developers and junior team members
- Facilitate technical reviews and architecture decisions across multiple development teams
- Ensure quality standards and code review processes for all project deliverables
- Support agile development processes with sprint planning and cross-functional collaboration
- Optimize Eagle Eye integration with existing USAF CI/CD infrastructure and financial system components
- Implement secure deployment pipelines with automated testing, security scanning, and compliance validation
- Manage infrastructure automation using CloudFormation, Terraform, and configuration management tools
- Support continuous integration workflows with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or government-approved CI/CD platforms
- Ensure deployment security with secrets management, access controls, and change management processes
- Monitor system performance and implement automated alerting for operational excellence
Security Clearance & Citizenship
- U.S. Citizen with active DoD Secret clearance (Top Secret preferred)
Professional Experience
- 7+ years of DevOps/Cloud engineering experience with 3+ years in federal or DoD environments
- Technical leadership experience managing distributed teams and complex government projects
- Hands-on USAF or DoD environment experience with military IT systems and compliance requirements
- Production system support in FedRAMP, FISMA High, or IL-5/IL-6 classified environments
- Advanced AWS expertise with comprehensive knowledge of:
- ECS, EKS, ECR for container orchestration and management
- CloudFormation/Terraform for infrastructure as code and automation
- IAM, VPC, security groups for identity management and network security
- OpenSearch/Elasticsearch for log analytics and search optimization
- ELB/ALB, API Gateway for load balancing and API management
- Container security expertise with Docker, Kubernetes, and microservices architecture
- Programming proficiency in Java and Python for application support and automation scripting
- CI/CD pipeline mastery with Jenkins, GitLab CI, or similar enterprise-grade platforms
- Deep understanding of DoD STIGs and security technical implementation guides
- RMF (Risk Management Framework) process experience with ATO/IATT procedures
- FISMA compliance implementation with NIST 800-53 controls and continuous monitoring
- Authentication systems expertise with SAML, OIDC, and Keycloak identity provider configuration
- Federal compliance frameworks experience with FedRAMP, NIST CSF, and government audit processes
- Technical team leadership with experience managing remote and on-site development teams
- Stakeholder management with ability to communicate technical concepts to government leadership
- Problem-solving expertise with rapid issue resolution and crisis management capabilities
- Documentation skills for government compliance and technical procedure documentation
- Mentorship abilities for developing junior engineers and university student developers
Advanced Certifications
- AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional level preferred
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional or Associate level
- Security certifications such as CISSP, CISM, or government-specific security credentials
- Project management certifications (PMP, Agile/Scrum Master) for team coordination
- USAF-specific systems experience with Eagle Eye or similar military financial systems
- Container security platforms experience with commercial or government container scanning solutions
- SBOM (Software Bill of Materials) implementation with CycloneDX, SPDX, or similar standards
- AI/ML platform operations supporting machine learning workloads in government environments
- Multi-cloud experience with Azure Government or other government cloud platforms
Government Contract Experience
- SBIR/STTR project experience with milestone-driven government contract delivery
- Government customer management with direct interaction with military and civilian leadership
- Compliance audit experience supporting government inspections and security assessments
- Clearance upgrade eligibility for Top Secret or higher classifications
PROJECT IMPACT & MISSION
National Security Contribution
- Critical infrastructure protection for USAF system security
- AI-driven cybersecurity advancement with autonomous vulnerability remediation capabilities
- Government AI innovation leadership in compliant artificial intelligence for classified environments
- Supply chain security enhancement for software component integrity and threat mitigation
Career Development Opportunity
- Technical leadership role with visibility to executive leadership and government stakeholders
- Cutting-edge technology integration with AI/ML, container security, and government cloud platforms
- Government contracting expertise development for long-term career growth in federal sector
- Industry recognition for contributions to government cybersecurity and AI innovation
- Mission-driven work contributing directly to national security and military readiness
- Collaborative environment with distributed team coordination and mentorship opportunities
- Innovation focus with freedom to implement best practices and drive technical excellence
- Professional growth with clear advancement paths and leadership development support