DevOps Engineer

STAR 2278TBD - No LCAT SpecifiedPosition Requires ACTIVE TS/SCI Clearance with PolygraphNo Level RequiredMcLeanThe maximum number of FTEs is one (1). Actual FTE bid, labor category, and skill level is at the discretion of the Contractor.INTRODUCTION:The Sponsor is seeking support for a joint Department of Homeland Security initiative. This program is comprised of frontend, backend, and DevOps operations that includes development of new system capabilities; extension and maintenance of bulk data pipeline; and enhancements for the program's application hosted on multiple platforms including the Sponsor's cloud computing environment.WORK REQUIREMENTS:Systems Integrator; HRR; YesThe core hours for all positions not otherwise identified shall be 9:00AM - 3:00PM. Weekend or after-hours support may be required for operational issues, deployments and critical activities.The Contractor shall support the development of strategy to help define the program's technical direction, such as by leading technical planning activities including roadmap development and systems integration.The Contractor shall participate in development of technical project plans, reports, and contract (e.g., PMR) briefings.The Contractor shall leverage industry or government standards and widely accepted best practices to define processes and procedures that ensure secure and reliably functioning systems and servicesThe Contractor shall assist in identifying and tracking of program action items, tracking and monitoring of ongoing projects and initiatives, coordination of project schedule(s), and capturing meeting minutes.The Contractor shall identify programmatic and technical risks to the program, and work with teams to address and mitigate these risks.The Contractor shall assist the program Sponsor with assessing, documenting, and tracking program requirements.The Contractor shall collaborate with customers and Sponsor leadership to set priorities, implement tasking, and provide deliverables that are compliant with project schedules, priorities, and standards.The Contractor shall collaborate with a variety of customers and contractors, which may include technical consultation, meeting coordination and support (e.g., TEMs), and preparation and support of technical briefings.The Contractor shall support Agile development.1. Demonstrated experience in tailoring project management and systems engineering fundamentals in complex environments.2. Demonstrated experience in optimizing work processes within the operations and support functions of the systems lifecycle.3. Demonstrated experience providing program planning and coordination support.4. Demonstrated experience in effectively communicating (verbally and in writing) across programs and with clients, stakeholders, and other contractors.5. Demonstrated experience managing priorities across multiple projects.6. Strong Microsoft Office skills, such as Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio7. Demonstrated experience in facilitating and supporting Agile (Scrum or Kanban) activities8. Certification(s): Active Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification1. Demonstrated experience supporting the technical processing of vetting support requests for analytical comparison against the Sponsor's holdings.2. Demonstrated experience with computer processing platforms such as computers, mobile, and I.O.T. and using that knowledge working in a clustered computing environment.3. Demonstrated experience supporting the development of big data software applications.4. Demonstrated experience as a Project Manager/Team Lead of an IC technical team.