What are the responsibilities and job description for the CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) SME position at VISIONARY TECHNOLOGY CONSULTANTS?
Job Description
Position Overview: The CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Implementation Specialist will play a key role in advancing technology and security posture by supporting the adoption of modern software development lifecycle practices. This position is crucial to ensuring compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-22-09, which emphasizes the importance of employing immutable workloads, particularly in cloud-based infrastructure. The successful candidate will research industry best practices, draft agency-specific policies and standards, provide targeted training, and track the adoption of CI/CD and IaC practices.
Key Responsibilities:
Visionary Technology Consultants (VTC) is a Minority and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We provide innovative technology management and human resource services to our partners in the government and commercial spheres, covering arenas spanning defense, health, legal, education, finance, entertainment, and technology. Our proven solutions have enabled our customers to keep pace with the rapid evolutions in technology and maximize their people and product investments. Our distinctive approaches respond to the challenges faced by all organizations to improve operational efficiency while minimizing operating costs continually.
Visionary Technology Consultants (VTC) is a Minority and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We provide innovative technology management and human resource services to our partners in the government and commercial spheres, covering arenas spanning defense, health, legal, education, finance, entertainment, and technology. Our proven solutions have enabled our customers to keep pace with the rapid evolutions in technology and maximize their people and product investments. Our distinctive approaches respond to the challenges faced by all organizations to improve operational efficiency while minimizing operating costs continually.
Position Overview: The CI/CD and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Implementation Specialist will play a key role in advancing technology and security posture by supporting the adoption of modern software development lifecycle practices. This position is crucial to ensuring compliance with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandum M-22-09, which emphasizes the importance of employing immutable workloads, particularly in cloud-based infrastructure. The successful candidate will research industry best practices, draft agency-specific policies and standards, provide targeted training, and track the adoption of CI/CD and IaC practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Research and Analysis:
- Conduct thorough research on industry best practices related to Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and Infrastructure as Code (IaC).
- Analyze how these practices can be effectively applied within cloud and on-premises environments to support the creation of reliable, predictable, and scalable applications based on immutable workloads.
- Policy and Standards Development:
- Draft comprehensive Agency policies, guidance, and standards that align with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)’s Cloud Security Technical Reference Architecture.
- Ensure that the developed policies and standards facilitate the use of CI/CD and IaC in all environments where custom code is developed.
- Training and Knowledge Transfer:
- Design and deliver targeted training programs for developers, both internal and external, focusing on the use and benefits of CI/CD and IaC.
- Create educational materials and resources to support the adoption and integration of these practices into the software development lifecycle.
- Adoption Tracking and Reporting:
- Monitor and track the adoption of CI/CD and IaC practices across applicable systems.
- Develop and maintain metrics and reports that demonstrate the progress and effectiveness of CI/CD and IaC implementation within the agency.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree. A master’s degree is preferred.
- Experience:
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in software development, DevOps, or IT infrastructure, with a strong focus on CI/CD pipelines and Infrastructure as Code.
- Proven experience in drafting and implementing policies, standards, and best practices in an enterprise environment.
- Technical Skills:
- Deep understanding of CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI, and IaC tools like Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or Ansible.
- Strong knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their respective CI/CD and IaC capabilities.
- Familiarity with immutable infrastructure concepts and containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes.
- Certifications: Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar are highly desirable.
Visionary Technology Consultants (VTC) is a Minority and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We provide innovative technology management and human resource services to our partners in the government and commercial spheres, covering arenas spanning defense, health, legal, education, finance, entertainment, and technology. Our proven solutions have enabled our customers to keep pace with the rapid evolutions in technology and maximize their people and product investments. Our distinctive approaches respond to the challenges faced by all organizations to improve operational efficiency while minimizing operating costs continually.
Visionary Technology Consultants (VTC) is a Minority and Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB). We provide innovative technology management and human resource services to our partners in the government and commercial spheres, covering arenas spanning defense, health, legal, education, finance, entertainment, and technology. Our proven solutions have enabled our customers to keep pace with the rapid evolutions in technology and maximize their people and product investments. Our distinctive approaches respond to the challenges faced by all organizations to improve operational efficiency while minimizing operating costs continually.
