Devops engineer Jobs in Montgomery, AL

Maximus is currently seeking a Director - Network Engineer. This is a remote position, and the candidate m ust be able to obtain a Public Trust Clearance. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead the execution of the network services strategy and roadmap, ensuring network capabilities support business objectives, technology modernization initiatives, and operational excellence. - Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to a team of high-performing network engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Ensure the successful delivery of network services initiatives, programs, and projects within established timelines and budget parameters. - Monitor service performance and key operational metrics to drive continuous improvements in reliability, resiliency, security, and customer experience. - Champion automation, Agile, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, scalability, and delivery speed.. - Lead the evolution of network technologies and platforms to drive innovation, strengthen security, reduce technical debt, and support cloud-first business strategies. - Establish and maintain repeatable processes, standards, governance, and best practices that ensure consistent delivery of high-quality network services. - Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align network capabilities with current and future business needs. - Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, workforce planning, succession planning, and career development initiatives to build and sustain a high-performing engineering organization. - Drive the adoption of modern networking practices across public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and emerging enterprise technologies. Job-Specific Essential Duties and Responsibilities: - Lead the execution of the network services strategy and roadmap, ensuring network capabilities support business objectives, technology modernization initiatives, and operational excellence. - Provide leadership, mentorship, and strategic direction to a team of high-performing network engineers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. - Ensure the successful delivery of network services initiatives, programs, and projects within established timelines and budget expectations. - Monitor service performance and key operational metrics, driving continuous improvements in reliability, resiliency, security, and customer experience. - Champion automation, Agile, DevOps, and infrastructure-as-code methodologies to improve quality, efficiency, scalability, and speed of delivery. - Lead the evolution of network technologies and platforms to drive innovation, strengthen security, reduce technical debt, and support cloud-first business strategies. - Establish and maintain repeatable processes, standards, governance, and best practices that ensure consistent delivery of high-quality network services. - Partner with business and technology stakeholders to align network capabilities with current and future business requirements. - Develop talent through coaching, mentoring, workforce planning, succession planning, and career development activities to build and sustain a high-performing engineering organization. - Drive adoption of modern networking practices across public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud, and emerging enterprise technologies. - Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study. - 10+ years of relevant professional experience required. - Experience leading and developing teams of high-performing engineering professionals in complex enterprise environments. - Strong understanding of modern enterprise networking architectures, resiliency design, site reliability engineering (SRE), security, observability, and performance optimization. - Practical experience supporting public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid cloud environments, with working knowledge of cloud networking, security, connectivity, and infrastructure services in AWS, Azure, and other enterprise cloud platforms.
Strong understanding of FedRAMP security requirements and NIST 800-series frameworks (including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and NIST Risk Management Framework principles), and their application to network design, security controls, risk management, compliance, and operations within regulated environments. - Knowledge of modern infrastructure delivery practices, including automation, DevOps, Agile, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native networking concepts. - Working knowledge of networking technologies including WAN, LAN, Wireless, Routing, Switching, Security, Firewalls, Authentication, SD-WAN, SASE, Network Access Control (NAC), and network monitoring platforms. - Strong understanding of ITIL processes and service management principles, including experience managing SLAs, operational performance metrics, and service delivery excellence. - Experience translating network strategy into scalable, enterprise-wide solutions and operational outcomes. - Proven ability to build relationships, influence senior business and technology leaders, and drive cross-functional initiatives through collaboration and leadership. Job-Specific Minimum Requirements: - Additional years of relevant experience will be considered in lieu of degree. - 10+ years of relevant professional experience. - Experience leading and developing teams of high-performing engineering professionals in complex enterprise environments. - Strong understanding of modern enterprise networking architectures, resiliency design, site reliability engineering (SRE), security, observability, and performance optimization. - Practical experience supporting public cloud, private cloud, and hybrid cloud environments, with working knowledge of cloud networking, security, connectivity, and infrastructure services in AWS, Azure, and other enterprise cloud platforms.
Strong understanding of FedRAMP security requirements and NIST 800-series frameworks (including NIST 800-53, NIST 800-171, and NIST Risk Management Framework principles), and their application to network design, security controls, risk management, compliance, and operations within regulated environments. - Knowledge of modern infrastructure delivery practices, including automation, DevOps, Agile, infrastructure-as-code, and cloud-native networking concepts. - Working knowledge of networking technologies including WAN, LAN, Wireless, Routing, Switching, Security, Firewalls, Authentication, SD-WAN, SASE, Network Access Control (NAC), and network monitoring platforms. - Strong understanding of ITIL processes and service management principles, including experience managing SLAs, operational performance metrics, and service delivery excellence. - Experience translating network strategy into scalable, enterprise-wide solutions and operational outcomes. - Proven ability to build relationships, influence senior business and technology leaders, and drive cross-functional initiatives through collaboration and leadership. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to non-technical audiences. Preferred Skills and Qualifications: - Preferred certifications: Cisco (CCNA, CCNP, CCIE), AWS, Azure, ITIL, SAFe, CISSP, or equivalent industry certifications. #techjobs #clearance #LI-Remote #Veteranspage #HotJobs1006LI #HotJobs1006FB #HotJobs1006X #HotJobs1006TH #TrendingJobs #HotJobs1027LI #HotJobs1027FB #HotJobs1027X #HotJobs1027TH Maximus is an equal opportunity employer.
We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. Maximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment.
Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package.
Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards.
Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off.
Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience.
An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation.
Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.