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CANX 1 | Columbia, MD

Job Description

X8 is seeking a Senior Computer and Information Systems Manager to support USCYBERCOM mission systems and cyberspace operations. This role combines technical leadership in DevOps, CI/CD, and automated testing with analysis and coordination supporting mission-critical cyber capabilities.

What You'll Be Doing

Design and sustain CI/CD pipelines and DevOps infrastructure for USCYBERCOM mission systems. Develop and optimize automated testing frameworks and validation pipelines for secure, reliable software. Support deployment and lifecycle management across development, test, and operational environments. Evaluate containerization, automation, and DevOps technologies for mission integration. Document architectures, test plans, CI/CD workflows, and operational procedures. Coordinate with developers, cybersecurity personnel, and stakeholders to translate requirements into testable solutions. Support cyberspace operations strategy, policy, and doctrine analysis; assess program risks and brief actionable findings to senior officials.

What Required Skills You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 10+ years of relevant experience. Experience with large-scale CI/CD infrastructure and source control tools (e.g., GitLab, MinIO, Bitbucket, Jenkins). Experience integrating, deploying, and validating software across development, test, and operational pipelines. Experience with vSphere or Aria virtualization platforms and Podman/Docker containers. Hands-on experience with automated testing frameworks such as Robot Framework, pytest, or GoogleTest. Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell. Strong written and verbal communication skills, including technical test documentation.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring

Developmental testing or cybersecurity engineering experience; related master's degree. Cross-compilation across architectures (PPC, MIPS, x86, ARM, RISC-V). Experience with Jira, Confluence, and translating user stories into measurable test objectives. GIAC Cloud Security Automation certification or comparable cybersecurity/DevOps credential.

Minimum Clearance Required

Active TS/SCI with CI Polygraph required.

WHY JOIN X8?

Support consequential cyber missions alongside experienced technical teams in a collaborative, mission-focused environment.

Compensation

$140,000+ (depending on education and experience) Bonus potential 401K Match - 10% Paid time off - 24 PTO Days, 13 Holidays Medical Benefits - 100% Employee, 80% Dependent, $1000 company paid HSA Contribution