SME DevSecOps Architect / Engineer in Kearneysville

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GovCIO is seeking a SME DevSecOps Architect/Engineer to support a critical government computer system for the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Software Yard – ASE – Architecture and Modeling Branch. This role is primarily responsible for establishing, sustaining, and automating the foundational technical baseline and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) domain architectures throughout the solution lifecycle. This position will be located in Kearneysville, WV, and will be a hybrid position.

Responsibilities: \n

As a SME DevSecOps Architect/Engineer, you will serve as a primary technical resource for providing the architectural context that guides all software development, delivery, and sustainment activities. You will ensure that all platforms and applications are built on a consistent, secure, and automated foundation. Key responsibilities include:

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• Design, deploy, and manage continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automated provisioning pipelines built on secure architecture models.

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• Construct and maintain actionable MBSE domain architectures and integrated digital models to establish a definitive technical baseline.

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• Integrate Zero Trust principles and cybersecurity requirements directly into the foundational design of all platform and domain architectures.

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• Formalize technical standards and interoperability standards, ensuring full synchronization with overarching PEO C5I enterprise strategies and policies.

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• Provide architectural guidance and reference models to development, integration, and product teams to ensure engineering remains traceable.

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• Map and document complex service capabilities, architectural dependencies, and automated workflows across multiple technology domains.

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• Drive the continuous evolution of the Software Yard's baseline by monitoring, evaluating, and recommending emerging technologies.

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• Ensure compliance with federal security standards, government baselines, and DISA STIGs through automated security gating and vulnerability remediation.

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Qualifications: \n

High School with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

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Required Skills & Experience 

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• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security).

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• Experience designing, building, and maintaining secure DevSecOps pipelines and automated software delivery frameworks.

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• Proven experience creating and maintaining MBSE domain architectures, integrated digital models, or enterprise-level architecture blueprints.

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• Comprehensive operational understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and integrating cybersecurity controls into foundational designs.

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• Strong experience establishing engineering frameworks, technical standards, and software traceability practices across automated lifecycles.

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• Proficiency in automating infrastructure, configuration management, and deployment gating within complex, multi-domain environments.

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• Strong foundational understanding of diverse IT domains including enterprise virtualization, software engineering, cloud architecture, and network boundaries. 

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Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

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Skills & Experience 

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• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Software Yard, or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs.

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• Familiarity with PEO C5I enterprise strategies, architectural policies, and command structures.

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• Relevant professional certifications highly (e.g., DevSecOps certifications, AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect, or INCOSE ASEP/CSEP).

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• Understanding containerization and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) paired with automated vulnerability scanning tools.

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• Experience with cloud- architectures, software-defined infrastructure, and secure hybrid-cloud environments.

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Posted Salary Range: USD $150,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.