About the role

Role Overview

DevSecOps Engineer (Configuration & Release Management SME) for the HDM Program supporting the Department of Veteran Affairs. The role will partner with development teams to deploy via Jenkins, improve automation, and advance release/configuration practices using GitHub Enterprise and Git Flow.

Responsibilities

Manage and implement GitHub Enterprise and Git Flow processes for 180+ developers (versioning, tagging, branching strategies, Git scripting).
Create centralized version control strategies using Git Flow and standard Git practices.
Enhance branch automation for software releases.
Collaborate with project teams to produce build/release schedules and own packaging/build processes.
Perform code synchronization across environments (e.g., dev/preprod/prod).
Mature CI/CD in Jenkins by incorporating automated testing.
Provide first-line support to development teams using Jenkins.
Help teams replace manual steps with automation (e.g., scripting changes instead of manual application; proper use of config scripts).
Research and support process improvements, including adoption of automation and AI.
Participate in program meetings (e.g., CM Scrum, HDM daily touchbase, CRB, weekly deployments).
Support after-hours deployments (about one night per week on average).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 3 years in DevSecOps and CI/CD/automation tooling.
Strong development background with multiple tooling/techniques/platforms.
Subject matter expertise in Jenkins deployments.
Subject matter expertise with GitHub and manual deployments via SSH.
JavaScript development experience.
Familiarity with UNIX environments and navigating Git/Bash scripts.
Experience with tools across platforms/environments (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, Jira, AI).
Ability to communicate clearly with client/team members and document/present findings.
Strong teamwork skills and high attention to detail.

Additional Qualifications (Nice to Have)

Experience with SAFe/Agile.
Ability to obtain Federal Government clearance.
Familiarity with VA environment.
Familiarity with HealthShare Management Portal.
InterSystems HealthShare/HealthConnect experience.

Location / Remote

Remote opportunity; candidate must reside within the continental US.

Notes

Selected candidates must complete fingerprinting and undergo a background check.
No sponsorship available.

About VetsEZ

VetsEZ supports programs for the Department of Veteran Affairs, providing engineering and operational capabilities for defense/public-sector initiatives. The role focuses on DevSecOps, configuration/release management, and improving CI/CD and automation practices for a government HDM program.

DevSecOps Engineer (Remote Opportunity)

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