Position Description & Qualifications
The Army PPB BOS program is seeking a CM Specialist to deliver cloud-based configuration management, DevSecOps, and release engineering activities to support the enterprise systems.
Serco supports the US Army as the prime for PPB BBOS and consists of multiple managed cloud environments and numerous hosted data, applications, and processes that enable Army Planning, Programming and Budgeting (PPB) processes to develop the Army Future Years Defense Program (FYDP). Our team performs administration, maintenance, and improvement of IT systems that collect POM, Budget Estimate Submission (BES) and President's Budget resources data deemed necessary to accomplish the Department's mission.
In this role, you will:
Support applications and systems operating within AWS GovCloud and Commercial Cloud environments/
Be responsible for developing, maintaining, and enforcing software configuration management tools and processes that support configuration identification, control, reporting, and delivery of both internally developed and commercial-off-the-shelf software.
Perform configuration management, DevSecOps, and release engineering activities to ensure builds are created and delivered to test, training, and production environments;
Ensure software operating parameters are documented; deployments comply with established configuration management standards; and solutions remain logistically sustainable.
Design, develop, automate, and maintain build and deployment pipelines, including container-based deployments, while managing tools such as Jenkins, Nexus, and Atlassian applications.
Additional responsibilities include:
Automating build and deployment processes
Troubleshooting issues in collaboration with development teams
Providing basic system administration support in development and test environments
Designing and implementing procedures that support software development and use
Developing configuration standards
Training developers on configuration management tools
Ensuring configuration management processes are consistently followed for all deployments.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
A Bachelors degree
An active secret clearance
5 years of professional experience supporting software development, configuration management, DevSecOps, or release engineering in Linux-based or cloud-hosted environments
Understanding of cloud infrastructure and DevSecOps automation toolsets and concepts.
Experience with automating application deployments using Maven, Redhat Package Manager, or similar products
Experience with container technologies and orchestration platforms such as Docker or Amazon ECS/EKS
Scripting experience in languages such as bash, python, and perl.
Experience with Linux operating systems
Security+ certification or equivalent certification for DoD 8570 compliance
The ability to travel up to 10% of the time
Additional desired skills and experience:
Located in Virginia
Experience with configuration management tools such as Jenkins, AWS Code Commit/Build/Deploy, Ansible, Chef or Puppet
Experience with AWS cloud automation and workflow toolsets (Cloudformation, Lambda, CodeCommit/Build/Deploy, CodePipeline)
Knowledge of PKI Certificate based authentication / Single Sign-On
Knowledge of DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Cyber Security
Knowledge of Apache HTTP Server, Apache Tomcat, and databases (Oracle, SQL Server, RedShift, others)
Knowledge of web services setup and configuration
Knowledge of networking and communications
Company Overview
Serco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
To review Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/what-we-offer . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: careers@serco-na.com or call the HR Service Desk at 800-628-6458, option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
Candidates may be asked to present proof of identify during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
Serco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email Agencies@serco-na.com .
Serco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Pay Transparency
Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract @type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.
Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
Tuition reimbursement program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Employee Assistance Plan
To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us .
Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: careers@serco-na.com .
