Job Description

The Cloud DevSecOps Architect provides architecture strategies supporting resiliency, scalability, modular design patterns, and capability re-use for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), Office of Information and Technology (OIT), Product Delivery Services (PDS), Benefits and Memorials (BAM), Memorial and Benefit Services (MBS) deliver secure, reliable, and effective Information Technology (IT) solutions that support the Department’s mission.

Responsibilities

• Recommend architectural changes and technology improvements to enhance security (zero trust), performance, resiliency, and operational efficiency.
• Integrate data analytics, AI/ML, and BI requirements into architecture and solution designs.
• Produce Solution Architecture Packages enabling government decision‑making for future target architectures
• Design and govern CI/CD architecture including automated builds, testing (functional, performance, security), deployments, and rollback strategies.
• Ensure Infrastructure as Code (IaC) alignment with VA cloud compliance standards.
• Implement observability (“Monitoring as Code”) across infrastructure, OS, application, and integrations.
• Build and maintain DevSecOps pipelines supporting multiple technology stacks (.Net Core, Java, JavaScript, SQL, Python, etc.).
• Define and deliver monitoring plans, dashboards, DevSecOps maturity metrics, and automated testing reports.
• Ensure automated security testing, static/dynamic scanning, and compliance checks are integrated into CI/CD.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in computer science or an IT-related degree with 7-10 years' experience
• Extensive experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and DevSecOps tooling (Jenkins, GitHub, Nexus, Docker, Kubernetes, Sonar, Terraform, CloudFormation, Azure DevOps).
• Expertise in cloud architecture, Infrastructure as Code, and VA Enterprise Cloud operational requirements.
• Strong knowledge of security standards (NIST, RMF), ATO processes, zero trust, and vulnerability remediation
• Familiarity with multiple development stacks: .Net Core, Java, JavaScript frameworks, SQL, Python, Bash, Groovy.
• Experience leading cross-functional DevSecOps, Agile, and System Teams.
• Public Trust

Preferred:

• Experience with AWS VA Enterprise Cloud (VAEC)
• Experience with Azure DevOps

Integral partners with federal defense, intelligence, and civilian leaders to tackle their most important challenges and deliver positive outcomes. Since our founding in 1998, we have helped clients leverage existing and emerging technologies to transform their enterprises, empower growth, drive innovation, and build sustainable success. The forward-leaning solutions we deliver are tailored to each mission with a focus on keeping our nation safe and secure.

Integral is headquartered in McLean, VA and serves clients throughout the country.

We offer a comprehensive total rewards package including paid parental leave and immediate vesting in our 401(k). Give us a try and become part of a curated group of professionals at Integral Federal!

Our package also includes:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

· Flexible Spending Accounts

· Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance

· Life Insurance

· Paid Time Off & Holidays

· Earned Bonuses & Awards

· Professional Training Reimbursement

· Employee Assistance Program

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability