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Job Description
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. #JP #USCG #DICE Posted Salary Range USD $150,000.00 - USD $190,000.00 /Yr.
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. #JP #USCG #DICE
