Senior DevOps Engineer (NOAA badge required)
Element 84 · Remote · Alexandria HQ (remote) ·
COMPENSATION
€•• – ••k
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- Senior DevOps Engineer
- Fully remote (US states)
- AWS and Azure focus
- Infrastructure as Code
- NOAA badge required
You will lead the design and operation of scalable cloud systems, focusing on infrastructure as code and automation. The team builds software for Earth science and public health, requiring strong written communication and independent problem-solving skills.
What you'll do
- Lead design of secure, scalable cloud-native solutions on AWS
- Translate security requirements into compliant cloud implementations
- Manage infrastructure across Azure and AWS accounts via IaC
- Optimize CI/CD pipelines for reliable software deployments
- Write automation scripts in Python, Bash, or JavaScript
- Support infrastructure for Generative AI applications
- Define and advocate for DevOps best practices
What you'll need
- 6+ years software development, 3+ years in Cloud Technologies
- Strong hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code
- Proficiency in Python, Bash, JavaScript, or similar
- Experience managing infrastructure on major cloud platforms
- Ability to document and present complex architectural concepts
- Solid experience with Linux environments and Agile teams
- Active NOAA CAC badge and US Person status required
Nice to have
- AWS or Azure professional certifications
- Experience with Generative AI technologies
- Familiarity with geospatial data processing tools
- Experience in regulated contexts like NIST or HIPAA
- Knowledge of containerized workloads like Docker or EKS
Stack
- AWS
- Azure
- Python
- Bash
- JavaScript
- Terraform
- Docker
- Kubernetes
- ElasticSearch
- SQL
- NoSQL
How you'll work
- Fully remote within specific US states
- Flexible work schedules supported
- Requires active NOAA CAC badge
- Must be US citizen or permanent resident
What you get
- Salary range $145,000 to $180,000 per year
- Performance and profit-based bonus potential
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with fixed 3% employer contribution
- Company-paid parental leave after one year
- 4 weeks plus 1 day paid vacation annually
- Cell phone stipend provided