Senior DevOps Engineer

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of the DevOps-related stack including Kubernetes, GitHub actions, AWS, and Terraform.
• Sharing technical knowledge, best practices, and deployment strategies with internal stakeholders and team members.
• Researching, implementing, documenting, and auditing custom metrics, deployment solutions, and AWS architecture decisions to meet customer needs.
• Configuring and deploying systems that enable customers to ship code with lower impact.
• Performing tech support for onsite and remote users, including after-hours maintenance and support as needed.
• Communicating concerns and metrics to senior management and presenting on technical topics to a broad audience.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years IT-related experience.
• Strong Linux background including knowledge of containerization technologies and products.
• Automation and CI/CD experience with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, and GitHub Actions.
• Enterprise experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Enterprise experience with AWS cloud infrastructure.
• Development experience with languages such as Python or Bash.
• Prior experience with real-time data pipelines.
• Experience with SNS/SQS, Python data frameworks, Redis, MySQL, or Dramatiq.
• Extensive troubleshooting experience for complex technical issues including authentication, certificates, and network connectivity.
• Strong security background and familiarity with US Government security and compliance benchmarks (CIS, STIG).
• Ability to deliver solutions in a fast-paced environment.
• Security-related certifications or training.
• Effective communication skills with both technical and non-technical employees.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a Security Clearance.

Nice to Have

• Experience with real-time data pipelines.
• Familiarity with US Government security and compliance benchmarks (CIS, STIG).
• Security-related certifications or training.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a computer-related field or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of five years IT-related experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Flexible work arrangements including work from anywhere for up to 8 weeks per year.
• Career development and continuous learning opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Retirement savings plans with company match.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick days, holidays, and mental health days.
• Parental leave, sabbatical leave, tuition reimbursement, and employee incentive programs.
• Access to mental, physical, and financial wellbeing resources.
• Social impact initiatives including paid volunteer days and ESG projects.
• Making a real-world impact by supporting justice, truth, and transparency.