DevSecOps Architect

Job Description

We are seeking a DevSecOps Architect. This candidate will be a key player to access current maturity and establish enterprise-wide DevOps practices focused on CICD pipelines, scalable centralized DevOps across multiple technologies, deployment targets across cloud and on-premise

Required Qualifications

• Candidate must be located within commuting distance of Plano, TX, or be willing to relocate to the area as this position is an onsite role.
• Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent required from an accredited institution. Will also consider three years of progressive experience in the specialty in lieu of every year of education
• At least 11 years of Information Technology experience (IOT, Telematics, and Automotive Domain is a must)
• At least 6 years of DevSecOps assessment, design and implementation experience
• Assess the current stage, define and implement Operating model, people/process transformation and DevSecOps solution blueprint. Translate the customer requirement to DevSecOps use-cases
• Identify DevSecOps bottle necks in value stream and provide recommendations
• Participate in RFPs, create PoCs/ Accelerators / IPs and evangelize
• Design high level DevSecOps architecture, solutioning as per client requirements.
• Drive meetings to gather technical and integration requirements w.r.t DevSecOps, derive and justify technical solution to client stakeholders
• Should be able to understand and define architectural solution blueprint, design frameworks and methodologies used and create and implement appropriate DevSecOps solution.
• Knowledge of security testing best practices across the DevSecOps processes and infrastructure including implementing secure access controls, encryption and monitoring.
• All applicants authorized to work in the United States are encouraged to apply

Technical Skills Required

• Git Repository Migration: Proven experience migrating Git repositories between platforms (strong preference for GitLab to GitHub). Deep understanding of Git internals and migration strategies.
• CI/CD Pipelines: Extensive experience designing, implementing, and maintaining Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
• GitHub Actions: Strong proficiency with GitHub Actions and the GitHub ecosystem, including workflow syntax and best practices.
• TypeScript: Experience developing custom GitHub Actions using TypeScript is highly desirable.
• Containerization: Solid understanding of containerization technologies (Docker) and container orchestration (AWS ECS and EKS).
• Kubernetes Interaction: Proficiency in using kubectl for interacting with Kubernetes clusters (specifically EKS in this context).
• Package Management (Kubernetes): Experience with Helm for managing Kubernetes applications.
• Build and Dependency Management: Experience with build tools and dependency management for:
• Java: Maven, Gradle
• Node.js: NPM, Yarn
• Python: pip
• Git: Strong command-line Git skills and understanding of Git workflows (e.g., Gitflow, trunk-based development).
• Cloud Infrastructure: Familiarity with AWS services relevant to application hosting (ECS, EKS).
• Deployment Automation: Experience with deployment tools, ideally including Argo CD for GitOps-based deployments.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Strong proficiency in Terraform, and awareness of Terraform Cloud is highly welcome.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, Python, Java) for automation tasks.
• Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills related to build, test, and deployment processes.
  

Preferred Qualifications

Hands-on experience for building CICD solutions, installing and integrating tools or leveraging cloud services such as:

• Continuous delivery/deployment (Argo CD, Go CD, AWS CodeDeploy, Harness, GitHub Actions..)
• Testing and coverage tools (JMeter/Jira/Selenium/UFT etc.)
• Release and deployment management tools / services
• Configuration management tools (Ansible etc.)
• Infrastructure as code (Terraform, Azure ARM, AWS CFT, Terragrunt etc.) expertise
• Communication and Presentation skills to lead technical discussion
• Working Knowledge of the activities and best practices in SDLC phases (branching, merging, quality checks, builds management and progression to various environments, externalization of configurations and its management)
• Excellent Communications and client interaction skills along with exceptional written and verbal skills as well as technical documentation
• Extraordinary Planning, Project Management, Coordination, and Analytical skill
• Hands-on experience in working in Global Delivery Model with onsite/offshore resources
• Exceptional Organizational Skills, Ability to manage and prioritize tasks efficiently
• Solid attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills are require

Ability to work in team in diverse/ multiple stakeholder environment