Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash) and incorporate AI/predictive techniques where feasible to reduce manual coding effort.
Embed DevSecOps best practices—security, compliance, and testing—within automated workflows.
Containerization & Orchestration
Containerize applications using Docker and manage them on AWS ECS.
Optimize container performance and scalability while ensuring efficient resource utilization.
Monitoring, Logging & Alerting
Implement and manage monitoring, logging (NewRelic), and alerting solutions to track application health, performance, and security in real-time.
Troubleshoot issues proactively to maintain high availability.
Security & Compliance
Enforce security best practices (IAM, VPC, WAF, TLS/SSL, key management) and ensure alignment with federal compliance standards (FISMA, FedRAMP, NIST SP 800-53, SOC, ISO 27001).
Conduct security assessments, testing, and regular compliance checks.
Collaboration
Work closely with developers, QA engineers, IT operations, and product owners to streamline processes and improve communication.
Participate actively in daily standups with our team and possibly stand ups for other teams as well.
Data Integration & Management
Collaborate on data flows, ingestion pipelines, and database provisioning (MySQL, AWS OpenSearch).
Ensure data integrity, high availability, and performance optimizations.
Documentation & Knowledge Sharing
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for all automation, CI/CD processes, and infrastructure setups.
Mentor team members and share best practices to foster a continuous improvement culture.
Requirements
U.S. Citizenship: Must be a US based resident and citizen. Ideally located in an Eastern timezone or willing to work those hours. **Physical address MUST match address laptop is sent too, no exceptions. **
Background Check: Willing to submit to a rigorous background check in advance of employment, including verification of references, employment history with previous employers, GitHub Repository Review and confirmation of LinkedIn profile information
4–5+ years of hands-on Systems/DevOps experience with a strong focus on AWS.
AWS Professional-level Certification (e.g., AWS DevOps Engineer – Professional or AWS Solutions Architect – Professional) OR equivalent demonstrable expertise.
Expertise with CI/CD: Jenkins, GitHub Actions
Scripting & Programming: Proficiency in Python, PHP/Laravel, plus one or more of Bash, JavaScript, etc.
Containerization: Experience with Docker, AWS ECS, and microservices architecture.
Linux: Advance knowledge of Linux, including performance tuning and troubleshooting
Compliance: Competencies with multiple compliance requirements, PCI, Hipaa, SOC2
IaC Tools: Strong skills in Terraform/OpenTofu for provisioning cloud infrastructure.
Health benefits (health, dental, vision) for Team Members based in the United States
Mental Health benefits with SpringHealth
401(k) with 4% company match
Unlimited PTO (with a required minimum use of 2 weeks per year) for Salaried/Exempt staff, or 4 weeks of paid vacation for hourly/non-exempt employees.
9 paid company holidays
Flexible work schedule; work from anywhere!
Generous Paid parental leave (up to 16 weeks)
Charitable contribution match
Budget for professional development
Company provided Mac laptop
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
AWSInfrastructure as CodeTerraformAWS CloudFormationPulumiPythonBashDockerJenkinsGitHub Actions