DevOps Engineer - Veterans Affairs

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is seeking a DevOps Engineer who will lead cloud engineering, DevOps implementation, and systems integration for a federal health IT sustainment program. This role architects and configures a forms-based Commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution operating within a Federal Cloud Enterprise environment (e.g., VA's Enterprise Cloud), ensuring secure, compliant, and highly available services that support the exchange of sensitive health information. This position supports a federal government sustainment contract and may require coordination with COTS vendors, government stakeholders, and cross-functional technical teams to ensure continuous, secure, and compliant system operations.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:  

• Lead systems integration efforts with COTS product vendors and other contractors to implement ISO standards, protocols, and integrative technologies across the application stack, including the data access layer, business logic, and data models. The engineer configures and integrates COTS software via API, applying deep systems integration expertise to align the solution with program requirements.

• Design and configure the solution to operate securely within a Federal Cloud Enterprise, enabling external-facing users to access the system without credentialing by leveraging VA-authorized identity providers, and establishes secure access patterns consistent with federal cloud security and identity management standards.

• Implement DevOps pipelines and practices that support the secure receipt and exchange of health information, ensuring the architecture segments sensitive data from personally identifying information in accordance with federal privacy requirements.

• Establish near-real-time system monitoring capabilities to track usage patterns and network traffic, enabling early detection of anomalies and rapid troubleshooting of performance or security issues.

• Support the achievement and maintenance of an Authority to Operate (ATO) for the COTS product, including any additional systems configuration required to protect sensitive health information collected and processed by the system, and develops and maintains comprehensive technical documentation, including system configuration guides and other resources needed to support ongoing sustainment, knowledge transfer, and audit readiness.

This position is contingent on contract award. 

Expected salary range: $112,000-$120,000

Work Environment:  

• Moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone and printers) and /or occasional Loud noise (airfield, large equipment).
• Ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time.
• Ability to work in confined areas.

Physical Demands:  

• While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to sit, stand, talk, and hear.
• Employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Travel:   

• 0-10% / Minimal travel expected: off-sites, meetings, training, a conference, etc. 

Copperhead Technologies, an operating firm of Command Holdings, is a tribally-owned firm providing management consulting services to U.S. government agencies.  

Pursuant to PL 93-638, as amended, preference will be given to qualified Native Americans and spouses in all phases of employment.  

At Copperhead Technologies, our employees are the embodiment of our success as a firm. Our team is comprised of a tenacious group of professionals located across the globe. It includes military veterans and spouses of active duty troops, former federal employees, policy experts, academics, attorneys, and technical and business experts, all of whom share a strong work ethic and the skills to succeed in both collaborative and independent environments. Copperhead Technologies is invested in the long-term success of both our clients and colleagues for the right reasons. Our dedication to putting good government into practice is underpinned by a merit-based culture that measures success by productivity and credibility. 

Copperhead Technologies will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants who are unable to utilize our online application system due to a disability. Please send your request to the

hr@wwcglobal.com

Copperhead Technologies is committed to equal employment opportunity based on merit. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law, and in accordance with EO 14173 and Federal Employment Laws: Equal Employment Opportunity and Employee Polygraph Protection Act.  

Copperhead Technologies’ Affirmative Action Program is available to any employee or applicant for employment for inspection upon request, to the extent required by federal regulations. The Affirmative Action Program can be accessed during normal business hours by making an appointment with the

hr@wwcglobal.com

Basic Qualifications  

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, engineering, or a related field.

• 8+ years' experience in cloud engineering, DevOps, or systems architecture roles supporting federal government clients.

• Demonstrated experience working with COTS product vendors and other contractors to implement ISO standards, protocols, and integrative technologies.

• Advanced systems integration expertise, including configuration of forms-based COTS solutions and integration of COTS software via API.

• Experience configuring COTS products within a Federal Cloud Enterprise environment, with knowledge of secure, non-credentialed external user access using federally authorized identity providers.

• Strong DevOps implementation expertise, with demonstrated experience deploying solutions that receive and share health information within architectures that segregate sensitive data from identifying information.

• Experience implementing near-real-time monitoring solutions for usage patterns and network traffic.

• Direct experience achieving and maintaining an ATO for a federally implemented COTS product handling sensitive health information.

• Outstanding communication skills, influencing abilities, and client focus.
• Professional proficiency in English is required.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using all Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to pass a Tier 1 federal background investigation including fingerprinting, more information can be found here: https://www.dcsa.mil/Personnel-Vetting/Background-Investigations-for-Security-HR-Professionals/Start-a-Background-Investigation/Case-Types-Forms/
• Ability to access federal facilities in compliance with Real ID. More information about Real ID can be found here: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id/about-real-id and at https://www.tsa.gov/travel/security-screening/identification.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Copperhead Technologies will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

Preferred Qualifications  

• Master's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.

• Experience with VA Enterprise Cloud or similar federal agency cloud platforms.

• Familiarity with federal health data privacy and security frameworks (e.g., HIPAA, FISMA, NIST 800-53).

Benefits 

Copperhead Technologies offers a competitive benefits plan including:  

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pet Insurance

*Eligibility requirements apply