Senior DevOps Engineer

Job Description:Type of Requisition:RegularClearance Level Must Currently Possess:NoneClearance Level Must Be Able To Obtain:NonePublic Trust/Other Required:NACI (T1)Job Family:Software EngineeringSkills:Job Qualifications:Application Release Automation, Continuous Deployment, Continuous Integrations, DevOps, Oracle E-Business SuiteCertifications:NoneExperience:5 + years of related experienceUS Citizenship Required:NoJob Description:Summary This position will support the Healthcare Integrated General Ledger Account System (HIGLAS) program with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), as part of the Application Configuration team. Reporting to the DevOps Engineer Principal, the Senior DevOps Engineer will serve as a technical SME for release automation and orchestration, helping to advance the program's migration to a mature DevSecOps culture.This role supports the design, implementation, and maintenance of the deployment automation toolset, including building release pipelines within an Oracle environment. The ideal candidate pairs deep hands-on development skills with strong communication, using both to provide technical direction, mentor developers, and modernize legacy deployment processes into a secure, auditable, pipeline-driven model.Key Responsibilities: Deployment & Environment OperationsDevelop automation of environment cloning, synchronization, and refresh activitiesEstablish and enforce standardized, auditable deployment processes; maintain supporting documentation and train team members as neededProvide technical support for emergency changes and off-hours deployment activities & toolset supportLead the automation of code migration from development through production, for both applications and infrastructureDevSecOps Strategy & MaturityContribute to a forward looking DevSecOps roadmap, aligned with enterprise architecture and security strategyHelp drive continuous improvement of the DevSecOps mindset, toolchain, and process maturity across the programProvide technical expertise and coaching as teams migrate from legacy deployment processes to a modern, pipeline-based structurePartner with Security to embed controls, scanning, and compliance checks directly into pipelines without introducing frictionEnsure traceability, auditability, and policy enforcement are built into every pipelineToolchain OwnershipAdminister and optimize FlexDeploy, including pipeline design, release orchestration, and automation enhancementsAdminister and enhance GitLab, including repository automation, standardization, and branching strategy (merge controls, conflict detection, and remediation)Continuously expand automation coverage to reduce manual touchpoints and shorten cycle timeGovern the tool chain to ensure ongoing compliance with program and policy requirementsMeasurable Results & ReportingDefine 3–5 execution-level KPIs that provide developers visibility into pipeline health and enable early identification of anomalies within release automation processes.Communicate progress with clear, data-backed reportingRequired QualificationsBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field or equivalent hands-on experience in similar business critical, large-scale application environments.5+ years of deep, hands-on experience with DevOps, Release Engineering, or in DevSecOps roles, specifically with:Release automation: FlexDeploy (or comparable enterprise release orchestration tooling)Version control: GitLab, including branching/merging strategy design and automation trigger configurationCI/CD tooling: Jenkins, GitLab CIConfiguration management/automation: Ansible (or comparable)Cloud integration: Oracle Cloud Integration (or comparable)Experience with environment cloning, configuration management and release governance at scale.Strong, hands-on experience with CI/CD, pipeline design and automationDemonstrated programming ability with a strong grasp of infrastructure and application architectureFamiliarity with Agile and ITIL practices, including tools such as ServiceNowExcellent written and verbal communication skillsStrong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilityParticipation in after-hours and weekend support as part of an on-call rotation, providing support for deployment activities and tool support.Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust clearance and must have lived in the United States at least three (3) of the last (5) years.Preferred QualificationsExperience integrating AI-driven capabilities into automation toolchains or release workflows.Experience with, and/or knowledge of Oracle products, specifically Oracle EBSBackground in regulated or highly controlled environments.Experience with cloud environments, Oracle Cloud preferredFamiliarity with compliance frameworks and audit support processes.Strong understanding of continuous testing principles, including test automation, configuration, and orchestration of test activities, specifically UFT/QPT (MicroFocus Unified Functional Testing) or similar productsITIL Foundation certification v3 or higher.Location: RemoteClearance: Ability to pass CMS background check and meet the residency requirement for having resided in the US for at least (3) three out of the last (5) five years in order to obtain a Public TrustGDIT IS YOUR PLACE401K with company matchComprehensive health and wellness packagesInternal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your careerProfessional growth opportunities including paid education and certificationsCutting‑edge technology you can learn fromRest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays#GDITFedHealthJobsThe likely salary range for this position is $98,600 - $133,400. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range.Scheduled Weekly Hours:40Travel Required:NoneTelecommuting Options:RemoteWork Location:Any Location / RemoteAdditional Work Locations:Total Rewards At GDIT:Our benefits package for all US-based employees includes a variety of medical plan options, some with Health Savings Accounts, dental plan options, a vision plan, and a 401(k) plan offering the ability to contribute both pre and post-tax dollars up to the IRS annual limits and receive a company match. To encourage work/life balance, GDIT offers employees full flex work weeks where possible and a variety of paid time off plans, including vacation, sick and personal time, holidays, paid parental, military, bereavement and jury duty leave. GDIT typically provides new employees with 15 days of paid leave per calendar year to be used for vacations, personal business, and illness and an additional 10 paid holidays per year. Paid leave and paid holidays are prorated based on the employee’s date of hire. The GDIT Paid Family Leave program provides a total of up to 160 hours of paid leave in a rolling 12 month period for eligible employees. To ensure our employees are able to protect their income, other offerings such as short and long-term disability benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment, personal accident, critical illness and business travel and accident insurance are provided or available. We regularly review our Total Rewards package to ensure our offerings are competitive and reflect what our employees have told us they value most.Our Identity Verification Process:As part of the hiring process, we will ask you to complete an identity verification process that leverages advanced biometrics and artificial intelligence to ensure authenticity and protect against identity fraud. You are expected to be on camera during virtual interviews. We reserve the right to take your picture to verify your identity and prevent fraud. By proceeding, you authorize the collection, processing, and use of your biometric data for identity verification and security purposes.About Our Work:We are GDIT. A global technology and professional services company that delivers technology solutions and mission services to every major agency across the U.S. government, defense and intelligence community. Our 26,000 experts extract the power of technology to create immediate value and deliver solutions at the edge of innovation. We operate across 50+ countries worldwide, offering leading mission-ready capabilities in AI, cloud, cyber and software development.Join our Talent Community to stay up to date on our career opportunities and events atgdit.com/tc.Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans