SME Automation Engineer – DoD DevSecOps, CI/CD
Job Description: • Provide expert technical leadership for automation engineering initiatives within Department of Defense environments. • Define and implement automation strategies that maximize continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) concepts, ensuring secure and efficient software development pipelines. • Apply domain expertise in build automation, integration, and testing processes to enhance development productivity and mission readiness. • Operate with significant decision-making authority impacting automation implementation and overall engineering efficiency. • Lead the design and implementation of automation solutions for DevSecOps pipelines supporting DoD software development projects. • Establish automation goals, frameworks, and plans that optimize CI/CD processes and align with DoD cybersecurity and compliance standards. • Serve as a subject matter expert in build automation, integration, and test methodologies, guiding teams in best practices. • Direct automation activities, ensuring development efficiency requirements and mission-critical timelines are met. • Evaluate automation performance and recommend enhancements to improve reliability, scalability, and security. • Collaborate with senior leadership and stakeholders to align automation strategies with DoD operational objectives. • Ensure all automation solutions comply with NIST standards, RMF guidelines, and DoD governance policies. Requirements: • U.S. citizenship. • Ability to obtain and maintain a Federal or DoD 'Secret' security clearance; candidates must obtain approved adjudication of clearance prior to onboarding with Guidehouse. • Must have at least 14 years of relevant experience. • Extensive experience in automation engineering and DevSecOps pipeline implementation. • Strong knowledge of CI/CD tools, build automation frameworks, and secure integration practices. • Expertise in scripting and automation technologies (e.g., Jenkins, Ansible, Terraform, Python). • Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity, acquisition, and governance requirements. • Excellent leadership and communication skills for interfacing with technical teams and senior management. Benefits: • Medical, Rx, Dental & Vision Insurance • Personal and Family Sick Time & Company Paid Holidays • Parental Leave • 401(k) Retirement Plan • Group Term Life and Travel Assistance • Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance • Health Savings Account, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts • Transit and Parking Commuter Benefits • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability • Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development, Certifications & Learning Opportunities • Employee Referral Program • Corporate Sponsored Events & Community Outreach • Care.com annual membership • Employee Assistance Program • Supplemental Benefits via Corestream (Critical Care, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Assistance and ID theft protection, etc.) Apply tot his job