ExpediteInfoTech Inc
Position:
DevOps Program Manager/Lead
Client:
State of Maryland - Maryland Benefits
Type:
Long-term contract
Location:
The primary place of performance is on-site, at 849 International Dr., Linthicum, MD, 21090 - Suite 320. Work is on-site; some teleworking may be permitted, based on assignment and team needs.
Key Responsibilities Lead Cloud Transformation Programs: Architect and manage large-scale AWS and Azure migration initiatives to enhance scalability, resilience, and performance. Design & Implement Cloud Solutions: Develop hybrid cloud strategies and infrastructure blueprints leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. DevOps & Automation Enablement: Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Bitbucket Pipelines for automated deployments and reduced release cycles. Technical Program Leadership: Direct program planning, execution, and delivery across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and timelines. Security & Compliance Oversight: Implement IAM, WAF, encryption, and identity access management frameworks (SailPoint, ForgeRock) to ensure data security and regulatory compliance. Monitoring & Optimization: Leverage CloudWatch, Splunk, and New Relic for cost monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive system optimization. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with business leaders, architects, and engineering teams to ensure strategic alignment, effective communication, and successful project outcomes. Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives yielding 25%+ performance gains, 40% infrastructure cost savings, and faster delivery cycles through automation and agile practices. Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred). Technical Expertise:
Cloud platforms (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, AWS, Data Factory) Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, monitoring) Security & Compliance: IAM, WAF, encryption, SailPoint, ForgeRock Monitoring & Analytics: CloudWatch, Splunk, New Relic
Leadership & Management:
Proven ability to lead enterprise IT programs and cross-functional teams Strong skills in Agile, IT governance, and roadmap planning Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience:
10+ years in IT program or technical leadership roles 6+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, or hybrid cloud environments Demonstrated record of delivering large-scale cloud modernization initiatives
DevOps Program Manager/Lead
Client:
State of Maryland - Maryland Benefits
Type:
Long-term contract
Location:
The primary place of performance is on-site, at 849 International Dr., Linthicum, MD, 21090 - Suite 320. Work is on-site; some teleworking may be permitted, based on assignment and team needs.
Key Responsibilities Lead Cloud Transformation Programs: Architect and manage large-scale AWS and Azure migration initiatives to enhance scalability, resilience, and performance. Design & Implement Cloud Solutions: Develop hybrid cloud strategies and infrastructure blueprints leveraging Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation. DevOps & Automation Enablement: Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, and Bitbucket Pipelines for automated deployments and reduced release cycles. Technical Program Leadership: Direct program planning, execution, and delivery across cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives and timelines. Security & Compliance Oversight: Implement IAM, WAF, encryption, and identity access management frameworks (SailPoint, ForgeRock) to ensure data security and regulatory compliance. Monitoring & Optimization: Leverage CloudWatch, Splunk, and New Relic for cost monitoring, performance tuning, and proactive system optimization. Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Partner with business leaders, architects, and engineering teams to ensure strategic alignment, effective communication, and successful project outcomes. Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives yielding 25%+ performance gains, 40% infrastructure cost savings, and faster delivery cycles through automation and agile practices. Required Skills & Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, or a related technical discipline (Master's preferred). Technical Expertise:
Cloud platforms (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, AWS, Data Factory) Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, CloudFormation CI/CD tools: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Bitbucket Pipelines Containers & Orchestration: Docker, Kubernetes (deployment, scaling, monitoring) Security & Compliance: IAM, WAF, encryption, SailPoint, ForgeRock Monitoring & Analytics: CloudWatch, Splunk, New Relic
Leadership & Management:
Proven ability to lead enterprise IT programs and cross-functional teams Strong skills in Agile, IT governance, and roadmap planning Excellent communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
Experience:
10+ years in IT program or technical leadership roles 6+ years of hands-on experience in cloud architecture, DevOps, or hybrid cloud environments Demonstrated record of delivering large-scale cloud modernization initiatives