Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description Location: Rockville, MD (Hybrid) LCG is a minority-owned technology consulting firm that has been a trusted partner to more than 40 federal agencies, including 21 of the 27 Institutes and Centers (ICs) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). For over 25 years, LCG has brought digitization and innovation to the Health and Human Services (HHS) and the NIH ecosystems. We support IT organizations by bringing precision technology and operation models that achieve mission capabilities and performance success. Position Description LCG is seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer who will provide critical support in managing, maintaining, and developing IT applications and systems. This role is responsible for overseeing contract administrative tasks, managing SharePoint Online operations, supporting Power Platform and application development, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure the efficient delivery of IT services. The engineer will also play a key role in business analysis, governance, project management, and the development of new applications. Duties and Responsibilities Plan, schedule, and host contract kick‑off meetings within 5 business days of award. Provide bi‑weekly status reports outlining operational milestones, planned activities, risks, and Service Desk metrics. Collaborate with other contractors to share knowledge, lessons learned, and strategies for task completion. Ensure 99% operational uptime for all OFR SharePoint sites, except in enterprise outages. Analyze and recommend strategies for deprecating unused SharePoint sites quarterly. Utilize SharePoint out‑of‑the‑box features to create custom forms, lists, document libraries, and more. Maintain and enhance existing applications using PowerApps, SharePoint, and Power Platform tools. Perform functional testing and update technical documentation for application modifications. Ensure compliance with Power Platform standards, creating solution‑based applications. Develop and maintain project roadmaps, schedules, and Work Breakdown Structures (WBS). Prepare and present briefings to stakeholders and CDC officials. Manage data, reporting, and infrastructure roadmaps, ensuring alignment with contract timelines. Participate in establishing SharePoint and Power Platform knowledge centers of excellence. Lead business analysis activities to gather and prioritize requirements. Prepare mock‑ups, diagrams, and documentation to support application development and upgrades. Provide reports and documentation for the Change Control Board (CCB) process, managing outcomes and addressing issues. Ensure compliance with CDC’s Enterprise Project Life Cycle (EPLC) and Change Control Board (CCB) processes. Produce project plans, requirement documents, design documents, and test plans aligned with governance standards. Use Power Platform, Power BI, Power Apps, and SharePoint development tools for new projects. Conduct requirements gathering sessions and develop all necessary application documentation. Design, test, deploy, and document new applications following CDC’s Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) standards. Provide support for web‑based content updates, creation, and digital property management. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. Minimum of 7‑10 years of experience in DevOps, systems engineering, or application development roles. Experience with SharePoint Online, Power Platform (PowerApps, Power BI, Power Automate), and related technologies. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure DevOps or similar tools for backlog management and sprint planning. Strong knowledge of IT governance processes, including the CDC Enterprise Project Life Cycle (EPLC) and Change Control Board (CCB). Excellent collaboration and communication skills to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders. Certifications in Power Platform, SharePoint, or DevOps tools. Experience in federal or healthcare IT environments, particularly within HHS or CDC. Familiarity with Section 508 compliance and IT security best practices. Compensation and Benefits The projected compensation range for this position is $115,350 to $150,350 per year benchmarked in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. The target salary is $134,300. Salary at LCG is determined by various factors, including but not limited to role, location, the combination of education/training, knowledge, skills, competencies, certifications, and work experience. LCG offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package which includes health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave, federal holidays, professional development, and lifestyle benefits. Devoted to Fair and Inclusive Practices All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, age, national origin, citizenship, religion, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, family structure, marital status, ancestry, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law. If you are interested in applying for employment with LCG and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department by email at View email address on click.appcast.io. 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