DevOps Engineer

Location: USA (New York/New Jersey) · Visa: USC/GC · Work Mode: Onsite · Pay: $50–52/hr W2

About the role

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to manage and optimize AWS cloud infrastructure, build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployments. The ideal candidate will have strong Linux administration and networking knowledge, experience with container orchestration, and a solid understanding of DevSecOps, monitoring, and operational best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain AWS cloud infrastructure and services.
• Manage Linux systems, cloud networking, and infrastructure operations.
• Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools.
• Manage containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, and Helm.
• Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools.
• Implement monitoring, logging, and observability using Datadog, Splunk, CloudWatch, Prometheus, or similar platforms.
• Apply DevSecOps practices, including vulnerability scanning, secrets management, security patching, and code quality checks.
• Work with tools such as Snyk and SonarQube to strengthen application and infrastructure security.
• Troubleshoot production incidents, perform root cause analysis, and improve system reliability.
• Develop and maintain operational runbooks and technical documentation.
• Write scripts in Python, Bash, or Groovy to automate operational tasks.
• Collaborate with development, security, and infrastructure teams to improve deployment processes and operational efficiency.

Requirements

• Strong experience with AWS cloud services and infrastructure management.
• Solid knowledge of Linux administration and networking.
• Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins and GitHub Actions.
• Experience with Docker, Kubernetes/EKS, and Helm.
• Expertise in Infrastructure as Code and automation using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of monitoring and observability platforms such as Datadog, Splunk, CloudWatch, or Prometheus.
• Understanding of DevSecOps practices, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and patching.
• Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or Groovy.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot production issues and improve reliability.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Key competencies

• AWS Cloud and Infrastructure Management
• Linux Administration and Networking
• CI/CD Pipeline Automation
• Docker and Kubernetes/EKS
• Infrastructure as Code and Configuration Management
• Monitoring and Observability
• DevSecOps and Cloud Security
• Scripting and Operational Automation
• Production Troubleshooting and Reliability Engineering
• Cross-Functional Collaboration