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The Information Technology Division is actively seeking a Dev Sec Ops Engineer - Information Technology.
 
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The DevSecOps Engineer reports to the Applications Development Project Manager and is responsible for providing DevSecOps support and assisting with the success of operations and improvement of automated solutions. This individual must work in a collaborative environment with various teams within the organization (i.e. Infrastructure, Security, Development). The primary function of this role will be to assist with administering GitHub.

Primary responsibilities include the following:

• DevSecOps: Incorporates GitHub tools, and automation to cut down on tedious tasks to free up the developers’ time. Assists with implementing GitHub best practices throughout the software development cycle. 
• Collaboration: Demonstrates ability to work with the application owners to formulate and troubleshoot DevSecOps-related code. Works as part of a team to merge code, test products, and plan updates.
• Security: Assists with the development of a safer, and more efficient GitHub environment by following GitHub Advanced Security best practices.
• Automation: Assists with writing scripts to automate repetitive tasks. Implement and automate continuous integration and delivery to limit manual testing and troubleshooting. 
• Documentation: Documents DevSecOps processes and ensure that the DevSecOps platform is up-to-date and properly maintained
• Performance Monitoring: Analyzes alerts from the monitoring tools and take appropriate action.
• Project Management and ITIL: Aligns with standard Project Management methodologies and industry-standard service management principles (such as ITIL)

• (These essential functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.)

• Knowledge of the risks of open-source software components within applications.
• Knowledge of how to conduct a risk/benefit analysis to determine the level of security needed for a particular software solution.
• Familiarity with GitHub, GitHub’s products, and GitHub CoPilot.
• Ability to implement and manage core features, such as repository management, commits, branches, and merging.
• Ability to write, build, and deploy scripts.
• Ability to search & organize code repository history.
• Ability to leverage GitHub Actions and create custom Actions to publish to GitHub Packages.
• Ability to manage sensitive data and security policies within GitHub.
• Strong communication skills, including presentation skills and ability to communicate with technical and non-technical customers.
• Ability to recognize and report issues and challenges before they impact the operations.

Position Requirements:

• Four years of education and/or experience in Development Security Operations.
  • Bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• One year of Automation of build-test-deploy within the application life cycle.

Preferred Skills:

• Development experience, demonstrating increasing scope and responsibilities preferred.
• Experience with GitHub Source Control.
• Experience with C#, SQL/Oracle.
• Experience with Agile software development methodologies.
• Excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Strong passion and thirst to keep up with new industry trends and standards. 
• Display a high degree of inquisitiveness and an eagerness to learn at a detailed and abstract level. 

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If claiming veteran's preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference 
If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran’s preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within 60 calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:
 
Florida Department of Veterans Affairs
Attention: Veterans’ Preference Coordinator
11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K
Largo, FL 33778-1630
Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us