DevOps Coach

Trilogy Federal provides financial management, information technology (IT) consulting, program management services, and strategic consulting to federal agencies. Trilogy has an extensive history helping federal clients achieve their most ambitious business modernization and optimization goals with the ability to deliver targeted subject matter expertise and full life cycle support.

Trilogy Federal is seeking a DevOps Coach to support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The ideal candidate will bring expertise in DevSecOps practices, Agile methodologies, and IT system sustainment, with a focus on guiding cross-functional teams to streamline systems, enhance scalability, and ensure secure, efficient delivery of VA corporate IT services. This role requires a motivated, client-focused individual to join our collaborative team in a fast-paced environment, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and fostering continuous improvement. 

The selected DevOps Coach will hold an active SAFe DevOps Practitioner (SDP) certification and possess hands-on experience in federal IT environments, preferably with the VA or similar large-scale agencies. This position will support the design, build, operation, and maintenance of VA corporate systems, including legacy applications and modern DevSecOps initiatives, ensuring compliance with VA’s Veteran-focused Integration Process (VIP) Lean-Agile framework and security standards.

Please note this position is contingent upon award (Q2/Q3 2025), and may require occasional customer site visits in D.C.

• Coach and mentor cross-functional teams, including developers, engineers, architects, and analysts, in adopting and refining DevSecOps practices to support VA corporate IT systems, ensuring continuous improvements in quality, responsiveness, and release consistency 
• Facilitate the implementation of Agile software development and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, leveraging VA-approved tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps) to streamline system development and sustainment 
• Guide teams in aligning with the VA Veteran-focused Integration Process (VIP) Lean-Agile framework, promoting Veteran-centric IT delivery and ensuring adherence to SAFe principles for enterprise-scale projects 
• Provide expertise in key technologies critical to CCSS 2, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, Java, SQL Server, and Oracle Database, to enhance system scalability, availability, and security 
• Lead training sessions and workshops to upskill team members on DevSecOps methodologies, tools, and best practices, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation aligned with VA OIT’s DevSecOps initiative  
• Collaborate with the Program Manager and Solution Architects to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies into development processes, preparing teams for global trends like AI-driven code testing and automation 
• Support the development and maintenance of product enhancements, ensuring infrastructure support and end-to-end functionality meet VA stakeholder expectations  
• Assist in documenting and managing product planning, design, engineering documentation, and user guides within VA-approved toolsets (e.g., Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow), ensuring full traceability of requirements, changes, and test results  
• Advise on risk management and mitigation strategies related to DevSecOps processes, ensuring compliance with VA security and privacy requirements (e.g., FISMA, NIST, FIPS 140-2)  
• Participate in Agile ceremonies (e.g., sprint planning, retrospectives) and contribute to biweekly status reporting, highlighting progress, impediments, and solutions for DevSecOps-related tasks  
• Support Trilogy’s corporate initiatives by mentoring junior staff, contributing to staff development, and promoting best practices that enhance company growth and client satisfaction  

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field. 
• SAFe DevOps Practitioner (SDP) certification required. 
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or DevSecOps roles, with a focus on IT system development, sustainment, and modernization, preferably in federal or VA environments. 
• Proven expertise in Agile methodologies, CI/CD pipelines, and key technologies such as AWS, Azure, Java, Jenkins, GitHub, and SQL Server  
• Strong coaching and facilitation skills, with the ability to train and mentor diverse technical teams in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment 
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to varied audiences, including VA stakeholders and end-users 
• Familiarity with VA security standards (e.g., FISMA, HIPAA, NIST) and the VIP framework is highly desirable 
• Proficiency in tools such as Jira, GitHub, ServiceNow, and MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, SharePoint)  
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving requirements and travel occasionally to VA sites in Washington, D.C., as needed  
• The ability to obtain a Public Trust Clearance

• Master’s preferred
• Additional certifications such as AWS Solutions Architect (Associate) or Azure DevOps Engineer (Expert) preferred.

• Health, dental, and vision plans
• Optional FSA
• Paid parental leave
• Safe Harbor 401(k) with employer contributions 100% vested from day 1
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays
• No cost group term life/AD&D plan, and optional supplemental coverage
• Pet insurance
• Monthly phone and internet stipend
• Tuition and training reimbursement

Regarding remote positions, Trilogy Federal is able to offer virtual employment in the following states: Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Maryland, New York, South Carolina, Texas, and Virginia.

Trilogy Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.