DevOps Technical Lead

Computer World Services

DevOps Technical Lead overseeing the design and implementation of a secure DevOps ecosystem. Leading complex system engineering efforts aligning with government requirements.

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