DevOps Engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer for a hybrid role in Sacramento, CA, to be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating scalable, automated, and resilient cloud infrastructure and delivery pipelines in a product-centric environment. This role requires deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automation to enable rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities Expected in the Role

Cloud & Platform Engineering

• Design, implement, and support AWS-based infrastructure solutions in a product-centric environment.

• Manage and operate Kubernetes and Amazon EKS clusters to support scalable application workloads.

• Ensure platform reliability, performance, and security through automation and best practices.

CI/CD & GitOps

• Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitOps methodologies.

• Enable automated build, test, deployment, and rollback capabilities.

• Promote DevOps best practices across development and operations teams.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Design and implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK.

• Design reusable IaC patterns for core AWS services including API Gateway, VPC, EKS, IAM, and related infrastructure components.

• Ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability across environments.

Automation & Scripting

• Develop advanced automation using Python, Bash, and PowerShell.

• Build automated workflows, serverless functions, monitoring tools, and custom infrastructure utilities.

• Integrate APIs and SDKs to enhance operational efficiency and system observability.

Configuration Management & Systems Administration

• Implement and maintain configuration management solutions using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

• Provide Linux and Windows systems administration support for cloud and hybrid environments.

Must have one of the following Certifications:

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional

• AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional

• Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification – Professional

Mandatory Qualifications (within the last 10 years)

• Five (5) years designing Infrastructure as Code (IaC ) patterns for API Gateway, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and other AWS components

·   Five (5) years building automated workflows, serverless functions, monitoring tools, or infrastructure utilities using advanced scripting techniques (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and API/SDK integration

·   Five (5) years of configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)

• Five (5) years Continuous Integration/ Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, GitOps methodologies, Linux and Windows administration

·   Bachelor’s degree or four (4) additional years of experience

Preferred. Qualifications.

Any experience working with the Public Sector or the Federal Government. Is a plus.