Deputy DevSecOps Practice Lead

Steampunk is seeking a Deputy DevSecOps Practice Lead to drive and support delivery of DevSecOps-focused work to the Federal market. This individual will report to the DevSecOps Practice Lead in the Chief Technology Office and will be responsible for providing strategic, architectural, in-depth solutioning and consultative skills to Steampunk clients, leading a team of software development and IT operations-focused technology professionals and supporting the pursuit of new DevSecOps-focused business.You will work with our growing DevSecOps practice delivering features to support cloud, testing, operations, application security, DevOps, and application development. We are looking for candidates with 10-12 years experience with cloud platform services, application development, and DevSecOps practices such as build/release management, CI/CD practices, and process automation. This role has a responsibility supporting large-scale projects, mentoring teams of engineers, being senior thought leaders, and leading corporate sales, strategy and delivery initiatives.You will act as both technical visionary, hands-on coach to delivery, mentor to up and coming technical leaders, and corporate technical sales representative. Responsibilities include:Serves as the Deputy DevSecOps Practice Lead across all of Steampunk’s client deliverySupports defining, enhancing, evolving and demonstrating Steampunk’s point of view and delivery approach related to DevSecOps, software development, IT operations and integrated cybersecurity services to the Federal marketSupports Steampunk strategic business opportunities through technical contribution to sales and business development opportunitiesMust have exceptional communication skills to effectively deliver messaging and collaborate with clients, employees, and partners.Fosters and promotes innovative thinking related to the use of DevSecOps techniques and related technologies across the client projectsServe as a thought leader and technology expert to clients and internal teams in the areas of modern DevSecOps, software development, and IT operations.Builds and maintains client relationships, developing a strategic vision for clients and internal teamsHandles challenging client situations and offers technical and business guidance & direction to client executivesManages staff and monitors performance and training needs to create skills expansion and career advancement opportunitiesInterface with Operations Directors, Program Managers and technical staff to develop, architect, and deliver world-class solutionsDesigns, solutions for, and supports the delivery of enterprise class DevSecOps services for Steampunk clients to increase organizational maturity across the spectrum of DevSecOps capabilities.Understands and designs engagements that promote and build a DevSecOps culture for customer engagementsRequiredAbility to obtain a U.S. government Security ClearanceBS Degree in an IT field OR BS in a non-IT field and 2 years related IT experience8 Years of Experience with one or more clouds (i.e. AWS, Azure, or GCP)8 Years of Experience with Git SCM providers such as GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket8 Years of Experience with one or more programming or scripting languages8 Years of application DevSecOps Experience with actual/active development experience in an Agile environment3 Years of Experience implementing docker containers and utilizing platforms such as Kubernetes8 Years of Experience building CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, GitHub Pipelines, CircleCI, TravisCI5 Years of Experience integrating deployments with industry standard DevSecOps tooling and orchestrationExperience leading teams of cross-functional, technical resources as a technical lead or architectExcellent written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal and collaborative skillsThis is a hybrid role, located in McLean, VAPreferredMS Degree in an IT-related fieldCertifications:AWS Certified DevOps EngineerAWS Certified Solution Architect ProfessionalMicrosoft Certified DevOps Engineer ExpertSAFe DevOps CertificationExperience with documenting an as-is state of the environment, perform a gap analysis, and produce artifacts that articulate options and recommendations preferredExperience leveraging Human-Centered Design successfully in customer engagementsHistory of thought leadership and the ability to develop training for technical staffSteampunk 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 $140,000 to $180,000. The estimate displayed represents a typical annual salary range for this position. Annual salary is just one aspect of Steampunk’s total compensation package for employees. Learn more about additional Steampunk benefits here. Identity StatementAs part of the application process, you are expected to be on camera during interviews and assessments. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud.Steampunk is a Change Agent in the Federal contracting industry, bringing new thinking to clients in the Homeland, Federal Civilian, Health and DoD sectors. Through our Human-Centered delivery methodology, we are fundamentally changing the expectations our Federal clients have for true shared accountability in solving their toughest mission challenges. As an employee owned company, we focus on investing in our employees to enable them to do the greatest work of their careers - and rewarding them for outstanding contributions to our growth. If you want to learn more about our story, visit are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Steampunk participates in the E-Verify program.

Created: 2026-02-06