{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"f86ace4dbc05a5f18d0f941e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f86ace4dbc05a5f18d0f941e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/f86ace4dbc05a5f18d0f941e","title":"DevSecOps Engineering Program Manager - JobID-0283","description":"Description\n\nAbout The Role:\nInnovative Defense Technologies (IDT), a leading defense technology company, is seeking a DevSecOps Engineering Program Manager to lead and scale our enterprise DevSecOps platform and engineering initiatives.\n\nIn this role, you will lead the delivery, governance, and operational execution of a modern, enterprise-grade DevSecOps platform. This Software Factory environment is actively utilized by multiple geographically dispersed engineering teams to build, test, secure, and deliver critical tactical systems according to modern DevSecOps and DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design standards.\n\nYou will bridge the gap between technical execution and program leadership—working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), cross-functional engineering teams, third-party tooling vendors, and Government stakeholders across connected, tactical, and air-gapped classified environments.\n\nClearance & Location Requirements:\nAll applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.\nThis is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3 days a week in office, based out of our Fall River, MA location.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nAgile Iteration Management & Delivery Execution\nPartner directly with internal engineering teams and technical leads to plan, scope, and prioritize Agile iterations, sprints, and release roadmaps.\nActively track, manage, and report work from backlog refinement through sprint execution to a verifiable \"Definition of Done\" (DoD) state.\nFacilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, iteration reviews, and retrospectives to remove blockers and ensure continuous delivery momentum.\nMaintain traceability between user epics/features and contractual milestones using Jira, Confluence, and integrated PMO tools.\nTechnical Leadership & DevSecOps Architecture Decisions\nDrive technical decision-making on DevSecOps tooling, CI/CD pipeline modernization, container orchestration (Kubernetes/RKE2), infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automated testing frameworks in close coordination with technical SMEs.\nFacilitate alignment across architecture, security, and infrastructure leads to translate complex technical challenges into actionable architectural and platform decisions.\nGuide the deployment, operation, and dependency packaging of DevSecOps platforms in air-gapped, high-security, and classified environments.\nGovernment Customer Engagement & Stakeholder Briefings\nInterface directly with U.S. Government customers and program office representatives to deeply understand their operational requirements, mission needs, and strategic vision.\nPrepare and lead executive-level briefings for Government stakeholders covering program progress, schedule health, technical achievements, milestone deliveries, and proactive risk mitigations.\nEnsure engineering team roadmaps and execution stay strictly aligned with customer priorities and mission objectives.\nEcosystem, Vendor & User Community Management\nEngage with third-party software and tooling vendors to evaluate capabilities, manage licensing/support, and ensure tooling integrations meet security and operational standards.\nAct as the advocate for internal and external developer communities across geographically dispersed locations, gathering feedback to continuously improve platform usability, throughput, and reliability.\nCross-Functional Collaboration & Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs)\nLead and facilitate Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), engineering reviews, and working groups across distributed teams (software, systems engineering, cybersecurity, operations, and infrastructure).\nAlign cross-program dependencies, establish interface agreements, and resolve conflicting technical priorities across matrixed organizations.\nProgram, Financial & Risk Management\nManage team burn rate tracking and resource allocation across CLINs and project workstreams.\nProactively identify, track, and mitigate programmatic, technical, cybersecurity, and staffing risks using structured Risk, Issue, and Opportunity (RIO) management frameworks.\nSupport compliance efforts aligned with DoD frameworks (NIST SP 800-171/800-53, DISA STIGs, and Risk Management Framework / Continuous Authority to Operate [cATO]).\n\nSkills, Knowledge & Expertise\n\nWho You Are (Required):\nBachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related technical/management discipline (or equivalent professional experience).\n7+ years of progressive professional experience in software engineering, DevSecOps, systems engineering, or technical project/program management in DoD or mission-critical environments.\nDemonstrated experience leading Agile teams (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe) with a proven record of driving work items to completion in Jira/Azure DevOps.\nSolid understanding of DevSecOps pipelines and tools (GitLab, Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus/Artifactory, Anchore, Grype, Trivy, etc.).\nFamiliarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, RKE2) and infrastructure-as-code concepts (Terraform, Ansible).\nUnderstanding of automated security integration (SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, SBOM generation).\nOutstanding stakeholder presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical accomplishments and risk trade-offs to senior military/government leadership.\nWillingness to travel up to 10%.\nWhat Makes You Stand Out:\nExperience supporting U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, Undersea Warfare, or related DoD defense programs.\nDirect experience managing or deploying platforms adhering to the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design and Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) processes.\nHands-on background with classified, air-gapped, or disconnected Software Factory deployments.\nRelevant Project/Agile certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master / CSM, SAFe Agilist).\nRelevant Technical certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, CKA/CKAD, CompTIA Security+, CISSP).\nIf you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.\n\nPay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000\n\nThis amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.\n\nJob Benefits\n\nWhy Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):\n\nIDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:\nGenerous benefits package\nCompetitive PTO\nPaid holidays\n401(k) with immediate vesting and matching\n9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)\nTuition Assistance Reimbursement Program\nProfessional Development Resources\nPre-Tax Commuter Benefits\nOrganization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events\nAnnual Employee Recognition Awards\nRegular Social Events and Catered Lunches\n\nEEO Statement:\nIDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.\n\nAbout Innovative Defense Technologies\nInnovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. These essential solutions empower the warfighter to field, operate, and sustain decisive capability at speed and scale.\n\nAt IDT, our employees are developing advanced mission-critical outcomes by consistently delivering high-quality results, fostering innovation, applying rigorous problem-solving, and effectively collaborating across multifaceted teams and stakeholders. 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This Software Factory environment is actively utilized by multiple geographically dispersed engineering teams to build, test, secure, and deliver critical tactical systems according to modern DevSecOps and DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design standards.\n\nYou will bridge the gap between technical execution and program leadership—working closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), cross-functional engineering teams, third-party tooling vendors, and Government stakeholders across connected, tactical, and air-gapped classified environments.\n\nClearance & Location Requirements:\nAll applicants must be able to obtain/maintain an active Secret U.S. Security Clearance.\nThis is an on-site position. Requiring at least 3 days a week in office, based out of our Fall River, MA location.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nWhat You Will Do:\n\nAgile Iteration Management & Delivery Execution\nPartner directly with internal engineering teams and technical leads to plan, scope, and prioritize Agile iterations, sprints, and release roadmaps.\nActively track, manage, and report work from backlog refinement through sprint execution to a verifiable \"Definition of Done\" (DoD) state.\nFacilitate sprint planning, daily stand-ups, backlog grooming, iteration reviews, and retrospectives to remove blockers and ensure continuous delivery momentum.\nMaintain traceability between user epics/features and contractual milestones using Jira, Confluence, and integrated PMO tools.\nTechnical Leadership & DevSecOps Architecture Decisions\nDrive technical decision-making on DevSecOps tooling, CI/CD pipeline modernization, container orchestration (Kubernetes/RKE2), infrastructure-as-code (IaC), and automated testing 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orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, RKE2) and infrastructure-as-code concepts (Terraform, Ansible).\nUnderstanding of automated security integration (SAST, DAST, SCA, secrets detection, SBOM generation).\nOutstanding stakeholder presentation skills with the ability to articulate complex technical accomplishments and risk trade-offs to senior military/government leadership.\nWillingness to travel up to 10%.\nWhat Makes You Stand Out:\nExperience supporting U.S. Navy, NAVSEA, Undersea Warfare, or related DoD defense programs.\nDirect experience managing or deploying platforms adhering to the DoD Enterprise DevSecOps Reference Design and Continuous Authorization to Operate (cATO) processes.\nHands-on background with classified, air-gapped, or disconnected Software Factory deployments.\nRelevant Project/Agile certifications (e.g., PMP, PMI-ACP, Certified Scrum Master / CSM, SAFe Agilist).\nRelevant Technical certifications (e.g., AWS/Azure Solutions Architect, CKA/CKAD, CompTIA Security+, CISSP).\nIf you see yourself reflected in this role and are excited about the impact you could make, we encourage you to apply! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please feel free to share this opportunity with your network.\n\nPay Range*: $135,000 - $231,000 or $164,000 - $273,000\n\nThis amount may not be reflective of actual compensation that may be earned as pay is dependent on a candidate’s experience, skills, and education. The posted range does not include bonuses, commissions, tips, or other benefits. IDT is often looking to place multiple candidates at various levels. Therefore, more than one pay range has been included, commensurate with experience.\n\nJob Benefits\n\nWhy Work at Innovative Defense Technologies (IDT):\n\nIDT is a growing company with a vibrant, entrepreneurial culture. We are headquartered in Arlington, VA with additional offices in Fall River, MA; Mount Laurel, NJ; and San Diego, CA. At each location, our employees work together in a modern, snack-filled, and social office space, designing innovative solutions for our defense industry customers. We offer employees competitive pay and benefits including:\nGenerous benefits package\nCompetitive PTO\nPaid holidays\n401(k) with immediate vesting and matching\n9/80 optional schedule (2nd and 4th Friday off every month)\nTuition Assistance Reimbursement Program\nProfessional Development Resources\nPre-Tax Commuter Benefits\nOrganization-Wide Monthly Tech Connect Events\nAnnual Employee Recognition Awards\nRegular Social Events and Catered Lunches\n\nEEO Statement:\nIDT is an Equal Opportunity employer.\n\nAbout Innovative Defense Technologies\nInnovative Defense Technologies (IDT) is a leading defense technology company focused on rapidly delivering mission-critical software and systems solutions to the U.S. government. The company specializes in automation, digital engineering, and enabling the rapid integration of advanced capabilities into complex weapon and combat systems. 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