Infrastructure Lead

Overview

As the Infrastructure Lead supporting the U.S. Coast Guards AI program you will lead the architecture security and integration of the cloud infrastructure underpinning BEACONs mission capabilities. You will work within Steampunks growing DevSecOps practice guiding a cross-functional team that spans cloud engineering cloud security DevSecOps and systems integration.

We are looking for a technical leader who can translate client needs into infrastructure solutions lead and mentor a delivery team and manage the schedule risk and client relationship for the infrastructure workstream. You do not need to be the subject-matter expert in every one of these disciplines you need the judgment and experience to lead a team that collectively is.

Contributions

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for the client translating mission needs and stakeholder requirements into infrastructure security and integration solutions.
• Lead and mentor a cross-functional team of cloud cloud security DevSecOps and integration engineers including task assignment technical guidance and performance feedback

• Own project management of the infrastructure workstream: schedule staffing risk/issue tracking and status reporting to Steampunk and Coast Guard leadership
• Architect and oversee secure scalable cloud solutions supporting AI/ML workloads including identity and access management zero-trust components and data protection for data at rest and in transit
• Direct the design and implementation of CI/CD pipelines infrastructure as code and automated security scanning (SAST/DAST/SCA) to support build release and compliance gates
• Guide the design of APIs microservices and enterprise integrations that connect data services and systems across cloud and on-premises environments
• Oversee monitoring risk assessment and threat modeling of cloud environments; ensure systems comply with applicable federal standards (e.g. NIST 800-53 RMF FISMA)
• Document the as-is state of the environment perform gap analyses and produce artifacts (e.g. SSP POA&M A&A support documentation) that articulate options and recommendations to the client
• Identify technical and infrastructure risks perform root cause analysis and drive remediation across the team
• Present regular status updates to Steampunk leadership and the Coast Guard client and represent the infrastructure team in client meetings and working groups

Qualifications

Required:

• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

• Bachelors degree and 10 years of total IT experience
• 5 years of experience across a mix of cloud engineering cloud security DevSecOps or integration engineering roles
• Demonstrated experience leading or managing a technical team including task assignment mentoring and performance feedback
• Experience managing project scope schedule risk and client communications
• Experience with one or more cloud platforms (AWS Azure or GCP)
• Experience with infrastructure as code and CI/CD tooling (e.g. Terraform CloudFormation Ansible Jenkins GitLab CI/CD GitHub Actions)
• Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub GitLab or Bitbucket
• Working knowledge of cloud security practices including IAM zero-trust concepts and vulnerability/risk management
• Familiarity with enterprise integration patterns APIs and microservices
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience engaging directly with clients and stakeholders
• Local to the Washington DC metro area with the ability to work onsite at Steampunks Tysons VA office and the USCG HQ client site (St. Elizabeths) a few days per week

Preferred:

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect AWS Certified Security Specialty AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator/DevOps Engineer Expert CISSP or PMP
• Experience supporting a DHS Coast Guard or other federal AI/ML or data program
• Familiarity with NIST 800-53 RMF or FISMA categorization processes
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker Kubernetes)
• Experience scripting in Python Bash PowerShell or similar languages

About steampunk

Steampunk relies on several factors to determine salary including but not limited to geographic location contractual requirements education knowledge skills competencies and experience. The projected compensation range for this position is $140000 to $180000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunks total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here.

Identity Statement

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