What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior DevOps Engineer - SC Cleared position at EVONA?
About the Role
We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to join our team and help drive automation, scalability, and reliability in a cloud-based infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have experience working in secure environments, a strong background in DevOps practices, and expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and cloud services. This is a fully remote position, but candidates must be based in the U.S. and meet clearance requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure DevOps pipelines and cloud infrastructure.
- Manage and optimize Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability and performance.
- Automate deployment, monitoring, and system maintenance using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
- Collaborate with development and security teams to integrate best DevSecOps practices.
- Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues proactively.
- Maintain compliance with security and government regulations related to classified systems.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. Citizenship required due to security clearance requirements.
- Active Secret clearance or held one within the last 24 months (eligible for reinstatement).
- 5 years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or related roles.
- Strong experience with Kubernetes, containerization (Docker), and cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions.
- Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, or similar) for automation and tooling.
- Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, etc.).
- Understanding of networking, security best practices, and compliance frameworks.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in classified environments or government contracts.
- Knowledge of Zero Trust architecture and DevSecOps best practices.
- Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Experience with database management and optimization in cloud environments.
Why Join Us?
- Fully remote position with flexibility.
- Work on impactful projects in a secure environment.
- Collaborative and supportive team culture.
- Competitive salary and benefits.
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in learning more, let’s connect!
Salary : $200,000 - $250,000
