DevSecOps on the DoD’s Terms

This week, host Matt Triner has 2 Senior DevOps engineers unpack the realities of building software in DoD environment - from cloud lock-in, ATOs, and infrastructure as code to the documentation gaps that force teams to reinvent solutions. A candid look at why government modernization is often less about the technology and more about the systems around it. Catch show notes and more for this and previous episodes on the Hunter Strategy blog. Episode Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 01:28 The Impact of Outdated Computer Systems 07:17 Challenges of Migrating to Cloud 10:40 Bureaucratic Hurdles and Cultural Resistance 19:21 The Use of Kubernetes in DoD 26:03 The Role of DoD Hosting Providers 30:40 Recommendations for Improvement 30:57 Improving Acquisition and Workforce Training 35:34 Explaining Cloud Concepts and Compliance 39:27 Sharing Knowledge and Best Practices 40:55 Rethinking Legacy Systems 43:15 Closing Remarks