DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer Location: Remote (U.S) Duration: 6+ Months (Contract) Client Domain: Product-based Technology Company Citizenship Requirement: Must be authorized to work in the United States About the Role: We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with a strong background in IT systems analysis, development, and integration to support modern cloud-native application infrastructure. This role requires experience with Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) practices and working knowledge of systems that support digital identity and data authenticity. The ideal candidate is a self-starter, comfortable working in a remote environment, and experienced in automating, monitoring, and scaling infrastructure for high-availability systems. Mandatory Requirements: 5+ years of experience in IT analysis, software development, and systems integration. 3+ years of hands-on experience with modern CI/CD tools and pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, CircleCI). 1+ year of experience supporting digital identity or data authenticity systems (e.g., OAuth2, SAML, PKI, identity management platforms). Key Responsibilities: Design, implement, and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines for reliable software delivery. Automate infrastructure and application deployments using Infrastructure-as-Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, etc.). Monitor system performance and troubleshoot infrastructure-related issues. Build and manage containerized environments using Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes or Amazon ECS. Collaborate with development, QA, and security teams to ensure secure and efficient DevOps practices. Implement logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions for production and staging environments. Manage secrets and configurations securely across environments. Support digital identity and data integrity systems to ensure compliance and security. Continuously improve DevOps workflows to optimize performance, scalability, and availability. Required Skills & Qualifications: Strong experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or GCP. Proficient in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation. Deep understanding of source control (Git), CI/CD tools, and container technologies. Familiar with modern DevSecOps practices and tools. Strong knowledge of networking, security, and identity management fundamentals. Comfortable working in a remote and collaborative Agile/Scrum environment. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Preferred Qualifications: Industry certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Azure DevOps Engineer, CKA/CKAD). Experience with GitOps tools like ArgoCD or Flux. Familiarity with identity providers (Okta, Auth0) and authentication protocols. Exposure to compliance frameworks (e.g., SOC 2, NIST, FIPS). Experience in zero-trust or identity-first security environments.