Senior Director, Secure DevOps

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Oversee the development and deployment of mission-critical infrastructure for cloud and on-premises environments. - Architect scalable, highly available, and secure cloud-based applications utilizing Kubernetes and microservices. - Drive the adoption and optimization of Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines. - Manage solution cost by evaluating, selecting, and implementing cost-effective cloud resources and architectures. - Develop reusable infrastructure components for public and private cloud environments. - Direct multiple teams of DevOps engineers and site reliability engineers; ensure fulfillment of best practices for secure architecture and deployment. - Lead cross-functional teams to resolve technical challenges and remove roadblocks. - Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure solutions meet functional, performance, and SLA thresholds. - Champion continuous improvement and innovation in DevOps processes and tools. Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Mentor and coach DevOps engineers and site reliability engineers on best practices for secure architecture and deployment. - Proven experience architecting and managing Kubernetes clusters and containerized deployments. - Expertise in designing secure, scalable cloud architectures (AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.). - Demonstrated ability to manage and optimize solution costs in cloud environments. - Extensive knowledge of CI/CD methodologies and infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, Ansible, Helm, etc.). - Expertise in Linux and Windows operating systems, network administration, and networking protocols/functions (HTTP, HTTPS, SSL/TLS, SMTP, DNS). - Experience with version control systems (Git) and container orchestration tools. - Ability to lead and deliver projects spanning multiple technical domains. - Excellent problem solving, analysis, and communication skills. - Experience mentoring and managing technical teams in Agile environments. - Familiarity with monitoring and alerting tools (Grafana, Prometheus) and GitOps tools (Argo CD, Flux CD, Fleet). - Professional cybersecurity certification (Security+ or similar) preferred. - Knowledge of relational and NoSQL database systems (Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, MongoDB, etc.). - Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn new languages, frameworks, and technologies. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study. -12+ years of relevant professional experience required. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Bachelor's degree in a closely related field (Engineer, Computer Science). - 12+ years of experience as an engineer, architect, or solution architect. Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: Master's degree (MS) in closely related field (Engineering, Computer Science). #techjobs #veteranspage #LI-Remote EEO Statement Maximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Pay Transparency Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances. Accommodations Maximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at applicantaccom@maximus.com. Minimum Salary $ 204,400.00 Maximum Salary $ 306,600.00 *