AI Automation Enablement Service Team Lead

NetImpact Strategies is seeking an AI Automation Enablement Service Team Lead to join our talented Federal delivery team. This role will lead the design and implementation of AI-assisted automation and DevSecOps capabilities supporting enterprise modernization initiatives. The selected candidate will establish automation standards, integrate CI/CD and security tooling, and ensure scalable, compliant cloud-based solutions aligned with federal requirements.

Lead the strategy, design, and deployment of AI-enabled automation frameworks supporting application development, infrastructure management, and operational workflows.

• Architect and oversee CI/CD pipelines integrating automated testing, security scanning, code quality validation, and deployment processes.

• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, or ARM templates to standardize and secure cloud provisioning.

• Design and manage containerized environments using Docker and Kubernetes (EKS/AKS), enabling scalable and resilient application delivery.

• Integrate AI/ML-driven tools to optimize ticket routing, anomaly detection, predictive scaling, and automated remediation.

• Establish DevSecOps governance standards, automation policies, and reusable templates.

• Ensure alignment with NIST 800-53, FedRAMP, FISMA, and agency-specific ATO requirements.

• Mentor engineers and foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

• Track automation metrics and KPIs to measure operational impact and ROI.

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related discipline.

• 5+ years leading DevSecOps, automation engineering, or cloud modernization programs.

• Expertise in CI/CD platforms (Azure DevOps, GitLab CI, Jenkins).

• Hands-on experience with Terraform, CloudFormation, or ARM templates.

• Strong AWS (including GovCloud) experience; familiarity with IAM, VPC, Lambda, ECS/EKS.

• Experience implementing automated security tools (Snyk, SonarQube, Fortify, Checkmarx).

• Knowledge of containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).

• Familiarity with federal compliance frameworks and secure SDLC practices.

• AWS DevOps Engineer

• SAFe Agilist

• Agile/Scrum Certification

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Perks of working at NetImpact Strategies

• Your health comes first - we offer comprehensive medical, dental, & vision insurance that starts the first of the month after you join the team
• Invest in your future - 401(k) Plan - Immediately vested employer contributions; no matching required
• Work hard, play hard - we offer a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) policy and observe ALL ten (10) federal holidays
• Pawsitively pawesome - Pet Insurance (because our little critters are part of our families, too!)
• Invest in your education - Tuition reimbursement, internal training programs, & company-sponsored industry certifications
• Be part of a dynamic and collaborative work environment recently ranked by The Washington Post as a Top Work Place in 2019, 2020, & 2022!
• Have fun and celebrate and give back - Team building activities, community volunteering, quarterly HQ days, & an offsite annual awards banquet

ABOUT US

NetImpact Strategies Inc. (NetImpact) has been a Trusted Advisor driving impact through digital transformation for the Federal Government for over a decade. We solve complex problems with innovation and agility to create meaningful, transformative, and enduring change. As Trusted Advisors, NetImpact professionals partner with customer agencies to deliver solutions that empower them to not only meet their missions but also realize their strategic vision through agile, outcome-focused solutions addressing both strategic and tactical requirements. We design and implement comprehensive, tailored solutions that are both mindful of the client's culture and organizational dynamics. NetImpact's core values and commitment to a customer and results-oriented delivery approach has propelled our growth and enabled us to deliver impactful value across Strategic Consulting, Process Automation, Cloud, DevSecOps, Data and Analytics, and Cyber Security for the Federal Government.

ACCESSIBILITY NOTE

NetImpact Strategies is committed to complying with all applicable provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended ("ADA"), and applicable state and local laws. It is NetImpact's policy not to discriminate against any qualified person or applicant with regard to any terms or conditions of employment on the basis of such individual's disability. Consistent with this policy of non-discrimination, NetImpact will provide reasonable accommodations to an individual with a disability, as defined in the ADA or applicable law, who has made NetImpact aware of his/her disability, unless doing so would cause undue hardship to NetImpact. If you are an applicant and need reasonable accommodation when applying for job opportunities within NetImpact, or request reasonable accommodation to utilize NetImpact's online employment application, please contact careers@netimpactstrategies.com.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

NetImpact is committed to the development of a creative, diverse, and inclusive work environment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at NetImpact will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. NetImpact does not discriminate against any person because of race, color, creed, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), marital status, national origin, disability, age, veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, and local laws (referred to as "protected status").