SME DevSecOps Architect / Engineer #8379

Overview

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

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:

• Design, deploy, and manage continuous integration, continuous delivery (CI/CD), and automated provisioning pipelines built on secure architecture models.
• Construct and maintain actionable MBSE domain architectures and integrated digital models to establish a definitive technical baseline.
• Integrate Zero Trust principles and cybersecurity requirements directly into the foundational design of all platform and domain architectures.
• Formalize technical standards and interoperability standards, ensuring full synchronization with overarching PEO C5I enterprise strategies and policies.
• Provide architectural guidance and reference models to development, integration, and product teams to ensure engineering remains traceable.
• Map and document complex service capabilities, architectural dependencies, and automated workflows across multiple technology domains.
• Drive the continuous evolution of the Software Yard's baseline by monitoring, evaluating, and recommending emerging technologies.
• Ensure compliance with federal security standards, government baselines, and DISA STIGs through automated security gating and vulnerability remediation.

Qualifications

High School with 12+ years (or commensurate experience)

Required Skills & Experience 

• DoD 8570 IAT Level II certification (Security+ CE, CySA+, CCNA Security).
• Experience designing, building, and maintaining secure DevSecOps pipelines and automated software delivery frameworks.
• Proven experience creating and maintaining MBSE domain architectures, integrated digital models, or enterprise-level architecture blueprints.
• Comprehensive operational understanding of Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) principles and integrating cybersecurity controls into foundational designs.
• Strong experience establishing engineering frameworks, technical standards, and software traceability practices across automated lifecycles.
• Proficiency in automating infrastructure, configuration management, and deployment gating within complex, multi-domain environments.
• Strong foundational understanding of diverse IT domains including enterprise virtualization, software engineering, cloud architecture, and network boundaries. 

Clearance Required: Active Secret Clearance

Preferred Skills & Experience 

• Experience supporting U.S. Coast Guard, Software Yard, or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) programs.
• Familiarity with PEO C5I enterprise strategies, architectural policies, and command structures.
• Relevant professional certifications highly preferred (e.g., DevSecOps certifications, AWS/Azure Certified Solutions Architect, or INCOSE ASEP/CSEP).
• Understanding containerization and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, Docker) paired with automated vulnerability scanning tools.
• Experience with cloud-native architectures, software-defined infrastructure, and secure hybrid-cloud environments.

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Company Overview

GovCIO is a team of transformers--people who are passionate about transforming government IT. Every day, we make a positive impact by delivering innovative IT services and solutions that improve how government agencies operate and serve our citizens.

But we can't do it alone. We need great people to help us do great things - for our customers, our culture, and our ability to attract other great people. We are changing the face of government IT and building a workforce that fuels this mission. Are you ready to be a transformer?

What You Can Expect

Interview & Hiring Process

If you are selected to move forward through the process, here’s what you can expect:

• During the Interview Process
• Virtual video interview conducted via video with the hiring manager and/or team
• Camera must be on
• A valid photo ID must be presented during each interview

• During the Hiring Process
• Enhanced Biometrics ID verification screening
• Background check, to include:
• Criminal history (past 7 years)
• Verification of your highest level of education
• Verification of your employment history (past 7 years), based on information provided in your application

Employee Perks

At GovCIO, we consistently hear that meaningful work and a collaborative team environment are two of the top reasons our employees enjoy working here. In addition, our employees have access to a range of perks and benefits to support their personal and professional well-being, beyond the standard company offered health benefits, including:

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Corporate Discounts
• Learning & Development platform, to include certification preparation content
• Training, Education and Certification Assistance*
• Referral Bonus Program
• Internal Mobility Program
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Work Environment

*Available to full-time employees

Our employees’ unique talents and contributions are the driving force behind our success in supporting our customers, which ultimately fuels the success of our company. Join us and be a part of a culture that invests in its people and prioritizes continuous enhancement of the employee experience.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. EOE, including disability/vets.

Posted Pay Range

The posted pay range, if referenced, reflects the range expected for this position at the commencement of employment, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity. The total compensation package for this position may also include other compensation elements, to be discussed during the hiring process. If hired, employee will be in an “at-will position” and the GovCIO reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, GovCIO or individual department/team performance, and market factors.

Pay range: $150,000 - $190,000 Annually