Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Chicago, IL/ Addison, TX/ Charlotte, NC/ Denver, CO (Onsite/Hybrid) Pay Range: $62 - $65 per hour Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team and support complex software delivery automation initiatives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for configuring, maintaining, and enhancing CI/CD pipelines with a focus on secrets management, secure deployments, and automation best practices. Key Responsibilities: • Design, build, and support end-to-end CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, Ansible, XLR (Digital.ai Release), Datical, and Radical. • Serve as a subject matter expert in HashiCorp Vault for secure secrets storage and access. • Collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to integrate DevOps practices into all stages of the software development lifecycle. • Ensure automation workflows follow security-first principles, particularly in handling secrets and credentials. • Create scalable, reusable automation templates and scripts to streamline deployment and monitoring tasks. • Provide mentorship and guidance on DevOps tools and processes to cross-functional teams. • Stay updated on emerging technologies and contribute to the continuous improvement of deployment practices. Required Qualifications: • Proven hands-on experience with HashiCorp Vault for secrets management. • Strong background in CI/CD pipeline implementation and deployment automation. • Proficiency with tools such as Ansible, Jenkins, XLR, Datical, or Radical. • Solid scripting skills (e.g., Bash, Python). • Experience with secure automation practices in a regulated or enterprise environment. • Excellent communication and collaboration skills across technical and non-technical teams. Preferred Qualifications: • Background in Cybersecurity or secure software development practices. • Experience with machine learning or genAI pipeline implementations is a plus.