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In this position, you will be responsible for working on enterprise-wide CI/CD/CT, IaC, security implementations, software deployment projects, DevOps strategy, and process improvements.\n\nMajor duties\n\nServe as a senior technical leader helping define the enterprise DevOps strategy.\nDevelop technical processes that improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and increase performance at scale across development teams.\nAutomate the build and deployment of custom application code throughout the application lifecycle.\nBuild monitoring solutions that improve application visibility and help manage operational workload.\nCreate scalable, deployable infrastructure and educate others on infrastructure as code best practices.\nDevelop container orchestration solutions to support application deployment and lifecycle management in AWS.\nAct as a DevSecOps SME for development teams and help troubleshoot development toolchain issues.\nArchitect and implement Infrastructure as Code solutions using Terraform and Terraform Cloud.\nDesign and optimize secure, scalable CI/CD/CT pipelines using Azure DevOps or future platform technologies.\nDrive security automation using SAST, DAST, SCA, and container scanning tools.\nMentor, guide, and train junior DevSecOps staff and internal development teams on DevOps best practices.\nSupport the enterprise DevSecOps toolchain across both strategic and operational activities.\nCollaborate with development, IT operations, and security teams to integrate security into all phases of software delivery.\nHelp design and build a next-generation Integrated Development Platform using GenAI and ML technologies.\nLead transformative CI/CD/CT automation, shift-left integrations, and DevSecOps maturity improvements.\nSupport large-scale transitions to AWS ECS using IaC, container orchestration, and zero-downtime strategies.\nDrive cloud adoption efforts, including cloud governance, FinOps, and IaC, to improve scalability, cost, and innovation.\nTranslate complex initiatives into sprint-driven deliverables and measurable operational outcomes.\nWork with development teams to understand challenges and design data-driven workflow improvements.\nApply security frameworks such as NIST and CIS using automation and policy as code.\nDevelop DevSecOps tooling and process enhancements that support Internal Development Platform goals and platform engineering practices.\nAlign DevSecOps and Platform Engineering initiatives with business objectives to deliver real value.\nWhat are we looking for\n\nBachelor’s degree in CS, IT, or related field or equivalent training and experience.\nAt least 4 years of experience in DevOps and Cloud Engineering/Operations.\nAt least 3 years of hands-on AWS experience. SAA, SysOps, SAPro, and DevOps Pro certs preferred.\nAt least 3 years of software development experience utilizing a modern development language(s) and applicable framework(s).\nExpert-level knowledge of Terraform and Terraform Cloud (HCP) for infrastructure automation.\nStrong proficiency with CI/CD platforms, particularly Azure DevOps and Jenkins/Cloudbees CI.\nHands-on experience with SonarQube (or an equivalent technology) for code quality analysis.\nDeep understanding of observability and performance monitoring with a tool such as Dynatrace, Datadog, Splunk, New Relic, Prometheus+Grafana, and/or ELK Stack.\nExtensive knowledge of IAM, secrets management, zero-trust security architectures, and compliance frameworks.\nStrong scripting and automation skills in Python, Bash, and/or PowerShell.\nProficiency in both Windows and Linux-based operating systems.\nProven ability to lead initiatives, drive cultural transformation, and influence cross-functional teams.\nExcellent work ethic and positive attitude.\nNever-ending curiosity and desire to try new things.\nExcellent communications skills.\nPreferred\n\nCertifications in DevOps tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Terraform, Ansible, and Docker\nExperience building and integrating with APIs\nExperience with Java and Springboot applications\nCertified Docker Associate\nHands-on experience with Hashicorp Sentinel and Packer\nCertified Kubernetes Administrator\nMasters degee in CS, IT, or related engineering field\n104+ years of direct, hands-on experience\nExperience with AngularJS, NodeJS, or ReactJS applications\nHashicorp Terraform Associate or Terraform Authoring and Operations Professional certifications.\nExperience building an Integrated Development Platform (IDP)\nAWS Certifications such as Solutions Architect Associate, Developer Associate, SysOps Associate, ML Engineer Associate, Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Professional, or any of the AWS Speciality certifications\nSecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CKS, or OSCP\nLinux administrator certifications.\nKnowledge of SRE concepts around application hardening, automated scaling, fault-tolerance, A/B testing\nExperience implementing deployment methods such as blue/green deployments, immutable deployments, rolling deployments, and canary deployments\nExciting Opportunity Details\n\n*\nBase Pay Range: $136,408.00 - $163,000.00 Per Year + annual bonus opportunities\n\n*\nFull time & Direct Hire W2 Position\n\n*\nWorksite Location: Austin, Tx 78723\n\n*\nHybrid Flex\n\nBenefits\n\nAnnual performance bonus and merit-based pay increase\nLifestyle Savings Account ($1,000 per year)\nAutomatic 4% employer contribution to retirement plan\n401k plan with 100% employer match up to 6%\nStudent loan repayment matching in 401k plan\nThree weeks’ time off for vacation\nNine paid holidays and two personal days each year\nDay one health, Rx, vision and dental insurance\nLife and disability insurance\nFlexible spending account\nPet insurance and pet Rx discounts\nFree on-site gym, fitness classes, and health and wellness resources\nFree identity theft protection\nFree student loan repayment and refinancing consultation\nProfessional development and tuition reimbursement\nEmployee referral bonus\nFree onsite snacks\nPeak Performers is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applicants without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. 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