Principal DevSecOps Engineer - KRWFH1539

Global Infotek - Bedford, MA

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Bedford, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Principal DevSecOps Engineer at Global InfoTek, Inc. is a pivotal role that requires extensive knowledge and hands-on experience in integrating DevSecOps tools within an agile team framework. This position is focused on achieving Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) of applications, ensuring that the software development lifecycle is efficient and effective. The ideal candidate will be a mid to senior level engineer who not only possesses technical expertise but also has the capability to mentor junior developers and engineers, fostering a culture of learning and growth within the team. In this role, the successful engineer will be responsible for building products and services that enhance software developer feedback loops, reduce time to production, and implement rollback strategies. The emphasis on CI/CD automation at an Individual Contributor level is crucial, as the engineer will be expected to take ownership of their work and drive initiatives that improve overall software delivery processes. Effective communication skills are essential, as the engineer will interact with various stakeholders, both internal and external to the organization, to ensure alignment and understanding of project goals and requirements. The Principal DevSecOps Engineer will also be expected to stay abreast of industry trends and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities to innovate and improve the DevSecOps processes within the organization. This role is not just about technical skills; it also requires a strategic mindset to align DevSecOps practices with the broader business objectives of Global InfoTek, Inc.

Responsibilities

• Integrate DevSecOps tools as part of an agile team to achieve CI/CD of applications.
• Mentor junior developers and engineers to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Build products and services that improve software developer feedback loops and time to production.
• Implement rollback strategies and CI/CD automation at an Individual Contributor level.
• Communicate effectively with various stakeholders to align project goals and requirements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in DevSecOps and CI/CD processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or equivalent technical degree; or equivalent industry experience.
• Three-plus (3+) years of experience developing production software leveraging modern languages (Java, Python, Go, NodeJS, etc.).
• One-plus (1+) years of experience developing containerized services deployed in production on orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Mesos, Swarm, etc.).
• Three-plus (3+) years of experience with agile and lean software development philosophies.
• One-plus (1+) years of experience working with relational and/or non-relational databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, etc.).
• Two-plus (2+) years of demonstrated experience with modern version control systems (Git, Subversion, Mercurial, etc.).
• Clearable to a SECRET or above security clearance.
• CompTIA Security+ CE or other DoD 8570 IAT II certification, within 90 days.
• Six-plus (6+) years of experience leading teams of software engineers with expertise in CI/CD implementation.
• Five-plus (5+) years of experience developing containerized services on orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Mesos, etc.).
• Five-plus (5+) years of demonstrated DevOps expertise leveraging CI/CD technologies (Gitlab, Jenkins, Concourse, CircleCI, etc.).
• Three-plus (3+) years of experience with Infrastructure as Code frameworks (Terraform).
• Five-plus (5+) years of experience building services using Cloud Infrastructure Providers (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud).
• Two-plus (2+) years of experience securing applications via CI/CD pipelines.