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Description

Employment Type: Full-time, W2 position with Cogent People Inc. This is a direct hire position with full benefits. 

Location: Hybrid (Columbia, MD-2 days onsite per week) OR Remote (as applicable to role) 

Work Authorization Requirements 

To comply with government contracting requirements, candidates must meet all of the following: 

• Must be a U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid EAD holder  
• Must have lived in the United States for at least 3 of the past 5 years  
• Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship  

Sponsorship (H-1B) is not available for this position (now or in the future). 

Candidates who do not meet these requirements will not be considered. 

Clearance Requirement 

Public Trust required or ability to obtain, depending on assignment. 

About Cogent People Inc. 

Cogent People Inc. is a government consulting and technology services firm supporting mission-critical federal and commercial programs. We deliver secure, scalable, and modern digital solutions across complex IT environments. 

Our teams thrive at the intersection of engineering excellence and mission impact, building systems that matter. 

Job Overview 

Cogent People Inc. is seeking a DevOps Lead (Copado) to support detailed requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation for projects workflows, data structures, and user interactions. 

This role works with stakeholders and Agile teams to refine user stories, ensure alignment with CMS processes, and support testing and user acceptance. The position contributes to continuous improvement by identifying gaps in workflow execution, data quality, and user experience. 

The DevOps Lead leads DevSecOps implementation using Copado to enable automated, secure CI/CD pipelines and controlled release promotion across Salesforce environments. Ensures configuration management, test automation gating, and deployment traceability aligned with CMS security and compliance requirements. Integrates continuous validation, monitoring, and release governance into all delivery activities. 

This role is responsible for [high-level responsibilities: strategy, execution, delivery, leadership, etc.], ensuring alignment with business goals, user needs, and technical requirements. 

This position may be contingent upon contract award. 

Requirements

What You'll Do 

• Support detailed requirements elicitation, documentation, and validation for MESH workflows, data structures, and user interactions  
• Work with stakeholders and Agile teams to refine user stories  
• Ensure alignment with CMS processes  
• Support testing and user acceptance  
• Lead DevSecOps implementation using Copado to enable automated, secure CI/CD pipelines and controlled release promotion across Salesforce environments  
• Ensure configuration management, test automation gating, and deployment traceability aligned with CMS security and compliance requirements  
• Integrate continuous validation, monitoring, and release governance into all delivery activities  
• Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying gaps in workflow execution, data quality, and user experience 

What We're Looking For 

• Bachelor's degree in [relevant field] or equivalent experience  
• 10+ years of relevant experience in DevOps, Salesforce delivery, or related technical leadership roles  
• Demonstrated experience leading DevSecOps implementations using Copado  
• Strong knowledge of CI/CD pipelines, release automation, and DevSecOps practices  
• Experience working in CMS, federal, healthcare, regulated, or enterprise environments (if applicable)  
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities  
• Ability to manage priorities and work in a fast-paced environment  
• Ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams 

What Will Set You Apart 

• Relevant certifications (e.g., Copado, Salesforce DevOps, DevSecOps-related certifications)  
• Experience with CMS or federal government programs  
• Deep hands-on expertise with Copado deployments and release governance  
• Familiarity with compliance-driven CI/CD and audit-ready deployment pipelines  
• Additional experience in enterprise Salesforce architecture or DevSecOps transformation initiatives 

Why Cogent People Inc.? 

At Cogent People, we combine technical excellence with a mission-driven culture. Our teams work on meaningful, high-impact projects that support government and enterprise transformation initiatives. 

We offer: 

• Competitive compensation  
• Career growth and professional development opportunities  
• Exposure to complex, mission-critical systems  
• A collaborative and supportive team environment  
• Long-term client engagements with stability and continuity  

We are a Certified Great Place to Work, committed to building an inclusive and high-performance culture. 

Benefits 

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance (comprehensive coverage)  
• 401(k) with company match  
• Company-paid life insurance  
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage  
• Paid Time Off: 3 weeks annually + 10 paid holidays  
• Employee assistance and wellness resources (as applicable)  

Compliance Notice 

Cogent People Inc. conducts employment verification for all candidates. Misrepresentation of work authorization, residency history, or professional experience will result in disqualification. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and evaluate all applicants based on qualifications, experience, and role requirements. 

We do not engage third-party recruiters for this role unless explicitly stated.