Development and Automation Lead

SkyePoint Decisions, Inc.

. Provide technical leadership for software development and automation activities supporting FSA systems and cybersecurity capabilities .

Posted 11/3/2026full-timeRemote • Virginia • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading secure software development and automation initiatives, with a strong focus on implementing DevSecOps practices, CI/CD pipelines, and integrating automated security testing. Proficient in translating complex technical requirements into actionable development priorities while ensuring compliance and stakeholder satisfaction.

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Secure Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)DevSecOps ImplementationCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentInfrastructure as Code (IaC)Automated Security Testing Integration

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentAutomation EngineeringCybersecurityConfiguration ManagementAutomated TestingAPI IntegrationCloud SolutionsGit-Based PracticesScripting LanguagesEnterprise Software Solutions

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipProblem-SolvingDocumentationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD)Automated Delivery WorkflowsSecurity Testing ToolsVersion Control SystemsCloud Platforms

Certifications & Qualifications

CISSPActive Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

FSA SystemsCybersecurity CapabilitiesCompliance StandardsStakeholder ExperienceTechnical Reviews

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber SecuritySDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for software development and automation activities supporting FSA systems and cybersecurity capabilities
Lead the design, development, integration, testing, deployment, operation, and sustainment of secure software and automated solutions
Achieve reporting, transparency, compliance, dashboard accuracy, communication responsiveness, customer, and stakeholder experience metrics
Translate Government mission, functional, technical, and cybersecurity requirements into actionable development and automation priorities
Lead implementation of secure SDLC and DevSecOps practices
Establish and maintain development, secure-coding, automated-testing, configuration-management, documentation, and release standards
Drive automation of development, security, compliance, testing, deployment, evidence-collection, and operational processes
Lead CI/CD implementation and improvement, including automated builds, testing, security checks, quality gates, configuration management, and deployment
Integrate unit, integration, end-to-end, security, compliance, and infrastructure testing into delivery workflows
Coordinate software developers, DevSecOps/platform engineers, integration engineers, security automation engineers, data engineers, QA personnel, cybersecurity staff, architects, and Government stakeholders
Guide integration with APIs, data sources, cybersecurity tools, repositories, cloud platforms, and enterprise services
Lead Infrastructure as Code, configuration automation, pipeline-as-code, reusable automation components, and cloud deployment patterns
Incorporate cybersecurity findings and vulnerabilities into development priorities and automated remediation workflows
Integrate SAST, DAST, Software Composition Analysis, dependency/secrets scanning, and other security testing into development workflows
Lead technical reviews of code, architecture decisions, automation logic, testing results, documentation, and releases
Identify and coordinate resolution of technical risks, integration dependencies, security concerns, performance issues, and delivery impediments
Maintain architecture decisions, runbooks, standard operating procedures, release documentation, automation libraries, and configuration documentation
Support technical demonstrations, backlog refinement, release planning, defect resolution, and continuous improvement
Mentor developers and engineers and provide technical direction on software engineering, automation, DevSecOps, and secure-development practices

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Information Technology, Information Systems, Cybersecurity, Engineering, or a related technical discipline; equivalent relevant experience may substitute where permitted
10+ years of relevant software development, engineering, DevSecOps, automation, or related technical experience
Senior industry professional certification such as a CISSP or equivalent
Demonstrated experience leading complex software development, automation, or engineering initiatives
Experience designing, developing, integrating, testing, deploying, and maintaining enterprise software solutions
Strong knowledge of secure SDLC and DevSecOps principles
Demonstrated experience implementing CI/CD pipelines, source-code management, automated testing, configuration management, and deployment/release automation
Experience using Git-based software-development practices and automated delivery workflows
Experience implementing Infrastructure as Code and/or configuration automation
Experience integrating automated security testing and vulnerability-management activities into software-development pipelines
Experience with APIs, enterprise integrations, distributed applications, databases, and cloud-based solutions
Proficiency with modern programming and/or scripting languages appropriate to enterprise automation
Experience translating business and technical requirements into maintainable software and automation solutions
Strong technical leadership, problem-solving, documentation, and communication skills
Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to Government, engineering, cybersecurity, and business stakeholders
Ability to obtain a 6c Public Trust
At least an active Secret clearance is required
U.S. Citizenship required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Certification incentive program
PTO
Floating federal holiday options
HMO insurance plans
High Deductible health plans with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
Flex Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Full dental plans
Vision insurance
Short-term and long-term disability insurance
Life insurance
401(k) match
Flexible work environment
Professional development recognition and rewards for obtaining new certifications
Flexibility to balance work and personal life