Sr DevOps Engineer

Role Summary We are seeking an experienced Sr. Platform Engineer / Sr. DevOps Engineer / Sr. Solutions Architect with deep expertise in Linux, networking, cloud infrastructure, automation, and modern software delivery practices. This role will focus on designing and implementing automated, secure, and scalable hybrid cloud platforms—including on-premises container workloads. You will be responsible for developing deployment procedures and documentation, enabling CI/CD pipelines, driving platform modernization, and partnering with product teams to deliver reliable solutions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux, AWS, Azure, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Infrastructure as Code, and platform security. This role combines technical leadership with a focus on business value and customer success. Key Responsibilities - Architect, build, and operate hybrid and cloud-native platforms using AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. - Design and manage CI/CD pipelines with tools such as GitHub Actions and Jenkins. - Develop Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions with Terraform, Ansible, and related tools. - Implement and maintain container orchestration platforms (Kubernetes, EKS/AKS, OpenShift, Helm) for scalable deployments. - Champion DevOps principles by promoting automation, reliability, and modern software delivery practices. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define solutions that balance scalability, performance, cost, and security. - Ensure systems meet compliance, security, and reliability requirements for both internal teams and customer deployments. - Provide technical guidance to leadership and engineering teams on architecture and best practices. Must-Have Skills and Experience - Cloud Platforms: AWS (EC2, ECS/EKS, Lambda, RDS), Azure (AKS, Azure SQL) - Infrastructure as Code: Terraform, Ansible - CI/CD: GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins - Containers: Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift, Helm - Monitoring & Logging: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack - Scripting & Automation: Python, Bash, PowerShell, SQL - Networking & Security: VXLAN, L7/L4 Load Balancing, VPC/VNET design, IAM, Zero Trust, DevSecOps principles - Security & Compliance: Experience implementing and maintaining FIPS 140-2/140-3 validated cryptographic modules, along with a strong background in infrastructure and application-level security practices (e.g., encryption, access controls, vulnerability management, secure coding, and compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs). - Strong collaboration skills, working closely with developers, product owners, and leadership. - Soft Skills: Strong collaboration skills, working closely with developers, product owners, and leadership. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Nice-to-have Skills - Professional-level certification in one of AWS, Azure or OpenShift, RHEL. - Professional level certification on Infra-as-code, Terraform. - Experience leveraging AI in DevOps, Platforms, and the Infrastructure world. Ideal Candidate Profile - Proven track record of deploying and delivering large, complex applications. - Deep understanding of DevOps, Platform Engineering, and Cloud Architecture patterns. - Hands-on expertise in optimizing CI/CD pipelines, enhancing system reliability, and automating manual processes. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate complex business requirements into effective technical solutions. - Focused on delivering measurable value for customers and the organization. - Expertise in Compliance with NIST, FedRAMP, DISA STIGs.