Lead Devops Engineer

Lead DevOps Engineer Overview

• The Lead DevOps Engineer will oversee the federal environment, ensuring compliance and operational excellence in a dynamic cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with federal agencies and assessors, leading technical discussions and audits to maintain FedRAMP authorization.
• Design and implement automation solutions to streamline compliance and enhance system reliability.
• Operate and evolve cloud environments across AWS GovCloud, Azure Government, and GCP platforms.
• Lead infrastructure development using Terraform, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.
• Serve as the technical voice for federal customers, translating requirements into actionable solutions.
• Contribute to the growth of a specialized team while maintaining hands-on engineering responsibilities.
• Work closely with an international R&D team to align federal requirements with global development strategies.

Lead DevOps Engineer Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Build and operate the federal cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability and security.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for compliance validation and evidence collection.
• Lead FedRAMP authorization processes, managing artifacts and engaging with assessors.
• Monitor production health and respond to incidents within the federal environment.
• Collaborate with federal sales and customer success teams to address technical inquiries.
• Implement infrastructure changes using Terraform, Helm, and Kubernetes.
• Facilitate technical discussions with federal customers, ensuring trust and alignment.
• Stay updated on FedRAMP advancements and integrate new requirements into the system.

Lead DevOps Engineer Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent practical experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in DevOps or cloud infrastructure roles.
• Proven expertise in AWS GovCloud, Kubernetes, and Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with FedRAMP authorized systems and compliance processes.
• Proficiency in Python or similar scripting languages for automation.
• Familiarity with NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5 and vulnerability management.
• Strong communication skills for engaging with federal customers and cross-functional teams.
• Preferred experience with FedRAMP 20x pathway and compliance automation tools.