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Computer World Services

DevOps Technical Lead

Computer World Services

. Lead the implementation of a Git-oriented framework to enable version control, traceability, and auditability across all infrastructure, code, and configuration artifacts.

Posted 4/20/2026full-timeMorrisville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
AWSAzureCloudKubernetesLinuxTCP/IPUnix

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead the implementation of a Git-oriented framework to enable version control, traceability, and auditability across all infrastructure, code, and configuration artifacts.
  • Establish and enforce enterprise DevOps best practices, including CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), automated testing, and security integration (DevOps).
  • Drive a platform automation strategy, reducing manual processes through orchestration, scripting, and reusable pipelines.
  • Oversee software configuration management, ensuring proper branching strategies, code reviews, and release governance.
  • Design and implement secure, scalable DevOps pipelines supporting application development, database, storage, and platform services.
  • Oversee, coordinate, and/or perform additions and changes to network hardware, operating systems, and associated devices.
  • Provide direct support for day-to-day operations, including system utilization evaluation, performance monitoring, and issue resolution.
  • Participate in planning, design, technical reviews, and implementation of network infrastructure for voice and data communications.
  • Maintain and enforce network infrastructure standards and ensure compliance with federal and enterprise requirements.
  • Analyze and define complex system requirements and translate them into scalable technical solutions.
  • Design and develop software tools and subsystems to support reuse, domain analysis, and modular architecture.
  • Manage software development lifecycle activities using formal methodologies, including data flow diagrams, CASE tools, and structured design techniques.
  • Estimate development costs and schedules; track execution against milestones.
  • Review and optimize existing applications to improve performance, reduce operating time, and enhance maintainability.
  • Direct planning, coordination, and execution of data center operations, policies, and services.
  • Maintain deep knowledge of infrastructure components, including Microsoft, Linux, and UNIX-based systems, network and telecommunications equipment, enterprise storage solutions (e.g., NetApp), and identity services (e.g., Active Directory).
  • Oversee infrastructure monitoring and performance management using enterprise monitoring tools.
  • Ensure high availability, resilience, and security of data center operations.
  • Provide technical leadership and mentorship across DevOps, platform, and infrastructure teams.
  • Support governance processes, including architecture reviews, change management, and compliance enforcement.

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Experience supporting federal government environments (e.g., NIH, HHS, or similar).
  • Familiarity with DevSecOps security frameworks (e.g., NIST, FedRAMP).
  • Experience with cloud platforms and hybrid environments.
  • Minimum of 5+ years software configuration management in a DevOps or software engineering environment.
  • Demonstrated experience with Git-based version control systems and enterprise branching strategies.
  • Proven experience implementing CI/CD pipelines and platform automation.
  • Strong background in systems engineering, network operations, and infrastructure management.
  • Minimum of 5+ years of experience in data center operations and infrastructure leadership.
  • Experience analyzing complex system requirements and designing scalable solutions.
  • Deep understanding of network protocols (TCP/IP) and troubleshooting methodologies.
  • Experience with enterprise monitoring and performance management tools.
  • Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure, CISSP, Security+, Kubernetes, or DevOps certifications).
  • ITIL certification preferred.
  • Applicants must be able to obtain a Public Trust clearance.

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Computer World Services is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer.
  • Reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
  • Support for day-to-day operations and performance monitoring.
  • Technical leadership and mentorship across teams.
  • Deliver technical consultation, training, and guidance to government and contractor staff.

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Hard Skills & Tools
GitCI/CD pipelinesInfrastructure as Code (IaC)automated testingscriptingsoftware configuration managementnetwork protocols (TCP/IP)enterprise monitoring toolscloud platformsdata center operations
Soft Skills
technical leadershipmentorshipplanningcoordinationissue resolutionperformance monitoringcompliance enforcementcommunicationproblem-solvingcollaboration
Certifications
AWS certificationAzure certificationCISSPSecurity+Kubernetes certificationDevOps certificationITIL certificationPublic Trust clearance