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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Lead (Copado) - **Company:** Cogent Inc - **Location:** Columbia, MD, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Application Release Automation, Automation of Tests, Configuration Management, Continuous Integration, Data Structures, DevOps, Interaction Design, Copado, Salesforce.Com, Delivery Pipeline, Devsecops - **Published:** June 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=168dfaf1d844d8fd ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical solutions implementation?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree?, 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, * 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 ## Description 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. 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