Chief of Platform Operations (DevSecOps / CDE)

Overview:
Responsibilities: Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, engineering, or related field
• 8+ years of experience in DevOps/DevSecOps, platform engineering, or large‑scale software development environment operations
• Proven experience designing, implementing, and operating CI/CD pipelines and shared environments that support automated build, test, and deployment for complex systems
• Experience supporting or operating enterprise integration/test environments and tools for large software portfolios, including automated test management and reporting
• Strong understanding of secure configuration baselines, standard desktop configurations, and how they are applied in development and test labs
• An active Secret clearance and the ability to maintain it throughout employment

• Master’s degree in relevant field plus experience designing or operating “build‑on‑demand” or similar capabilities that assemble component combinations and drive automated test suites, including Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) automation
• Familiarity with mission planning toolchains, repositories, and collaboration platforms, and providing controlled access for multiple vendors and stakeholders
• Experience supporting multi‑classification and special access environments and labs (e.g., NIPR/SIPR, SAP/SAR, SCI)
• Background in performance monitoring, capacity planning, and reliability engineering for development and test platforms
• Experience developing and delivering developer training on platform tools, pipelines, and automated test frameworks

Pay Range Information: At SPA, we strive to deliver a robust total compensation package that will attract and retain top talent. Elements of the compensation package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. SPA provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, etc. Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline only. Salaries are commensurate with experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. Massachusetts, Pay Transparency Salary range: USD $210,000.00/Yr. - USD $230,000.00/Yr.