AI Automation Enablement Team Lead

Job Description: • Lead the strategy, design, and deployment of AI-enabled automation frameworks supporting application development, infrastructure management, and operational workflows • Architect and oversee CI/CD pipelines integrating automated testing, security scanning, code quality validation, and deployment processes • Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or ARM templates to standardize and secure cloud provisioning • Design and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), enabling scalable and resilient application delivery • Integrate AI/ML-driven tools to optimize ticket routing, anomaly detection, predictive scaling, and automated remediation • Establish DevSecOps governance standards, automation policies, and reusable templates • Ensure alignment with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and agency-specific ATO requirements • Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation • Track automation metrics and KPIs to measure operational impact and ROI Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline • 5+ years leading DevSecOps, automation engineering, or cloud modernization programs • Expertise in CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins) • Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates • Strong AWS (including GovCloud) experience; familiarity with IAM, VPC, Lambda, ECS/EKS • Experience implementing automated security tools (Snyk, SonarQube, Fortify, Checkmarx) • Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) • Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks and secure SDLC practices • Preferred Certifications: AWS DevOps Engineer, SAFe Agilist, Agile/Scrum Certification Benefits: • Your health comes first – we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team • Invest in your future – 401(k) Plan – Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required • Work hard, play hard – we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays • Pawsitively pawesome – Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!) • Invest in your education – Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications • Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2020, & 2022! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job