DevSecOPs Implementation Lead

Responsibilities

Noblis ESI is seeking a DevSecOps Implementation Lead with an active Top Secret with SCI and Polygraph for their Chantilly, VA location.

 

Take on the challenge of implementing DevSecOps. The DevSecOps Implementation Lead will: 

 

• Serve as program support to the government Program Manager (PM) with responsibility for technical knowledge of the assigned teams and programs/projects
• Provide DevSecOps guidance and recommendations leading to the seamless integration of security throughout the software development and deployment lifecycle
• Participate in governance, process, and engineering forums
• Lead the development and formalization of foundational DevSecOps standards, guidance, and policies that supports the transition from legacy software development and deployment to release secure software faster, and detect and respond to security flaws (like vulnerabilities) faster and more efficiently
• The goals are to seamlessly integrate security into the continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline in both pre-production (dev/test/staging) and production (ops) environments and to ensure that security is not an afterthought but a top priority throughout the entire software development and deployment processes
• Serve as the subject matter expert in their assigned area
• Other responsibilities include governance and technical support to the Government leadership team, external mission partners and other DoD/IC customer coordination

 

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 10+ years of experience leading and executing transformational DevSecOps implementation initiatives and activities in a software acquisition and engineering environment
• Experience with industry best practices and approaches to DevSecOps methods, processes, and tools such as automated security testing, continuous monitoring and feedback, Infrastructure as Code Security, collaboration, and training
• Experience in changing the culture, to truly adopt a new mindset
• Ability to problem solve in a rapidly changing environment and interface with the customer daily
• Track and respond to office tasking, build, and present program briefings, and update project schedules and calendars
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and perform other duties as assigned
• Possess excellent writing and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to manage multiple customer requests simultaneously
• Expected to seek and assume higher levels of technical responsibility, manage time effectively across more than one initiative, and apply sound technical judgment
• Must be able to demonstrate excellent relationship building and management skills
• Must possess an active TS/SCI security clearance with a Counter-Intelligence Polygraph

 

Desired Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• A STEM degree
• Experience in transitioning DevSecOps policy, standards, guidance, methods, dashboards, and training in an acquisition team and software development and deployment environment
• Experience in changing the culture, to truly adopt a new mindset that they’re responsible for the security of the software they build and deploy, just as much as they’re responsible for feature, function, and usability
• Experience in quantitative analysis, performance optimization, and process re-engineering, and executing improvement
• Experience with program management and systems engineering techniques and documentation
• Certified in one or more of the following: Prosci Certified Change Practitioner or equivalent, INCOSE (or DAWIA equivalent), OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP), Agile, Project Management, MBSE or equivalent
• Experience in training or mentoring transition to DevSecOPs methods
• Experience with Agile software development processes
• Ability to operate effectively within various SETA, FFRDC, and Government lines of authority
• Experience with Confluence, Jira, or JSMART
• Knowledge of National Ground or Space systems
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to summarize and brief senior level Government leaders, civilians, and military officers
• Be able to travel

Overview

Noblis and our wholly owned subsidiaries, Noblis ESI, and Noblis MSD tackle the nation's toughest problems and apply advanced solutions to our clients' most critical missions. We bring the best of scientific thought, management, and engineering expertise together in an environment of independence and objectivity to deliver enduring impact on federal missions. Noblis works with a wide range of government clients in the defense, intelligence and federal civil sectors. Learn more at Noblis -About Us

 

Why work at a Noblis company?

Our employees find greater meaning in their work and balance the other things in life that matter to them. Our people are our greatest asset. They are exceptionally skilled, knowledgeable, team-oriented, and mission-driven individuals who want to do work that matters and benefits the public. Noblis has won numerous workplace awards. Noblis maintains a drug-free workplace.

Salary Range Explanation

At Noblis we recognize and reward your contributions, provide you with growth opportunities, and support your total well-being. Our offerings include health, life, disability, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category. We encourage you to learn more about our total benefits by visiting the Benefits page on our Careers site.

 

Salary at Noblis is determined by various factors, including but not limited to, the combination of education, certifications, knowledge, skills, competencies, and experience, internal and external equity, location, and clearance level, as well as contract-specific affordability and organizational requirements and applicable employment laws. The projected compensation range for this position is provided within the posting and are based on full time status. Part time staff receive a prorated salary based on regularly scheduled hours. The estimated minimum and maximum displayed represents the broadest range for this position (inclusive of high geographic and high clearance requirements), and is just one component of Noblis’ total compensation package for employees.

 

Posted Salary Range

USD $151,700.00 - USD $265,500.00 /Yr.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Noblis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race (as well as because of or on the basis of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions, genetic factors, military/veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

 

Noblis is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Noblis will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact employee-relations@noblis.org.