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Core Defender

Senior Devops Engineer

Core Defender, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204


Core Defender

is seeking a highly skilled

Senior DevOps Engineer

with 5+ years of experience to lead and enhance our infrastructure and deployment pipelines. The ideal candidate will have expertise in

cloud platforms ,

CI/CD pipelines , and

infrastructure automation . You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize processes, improve system reliability, and support scalable, secure architectures. This role is open for both contracting and Full-Time. Location : Remote Compensation: C2C: $105/hr Full time - 170K/Yr Key Responsibilities

Design, implement, and maintain

CI/CD pipelines

to ensure efficient and reliable software delivery. Manage and optimize

cloud infrastructure

(e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) to support scalable, secure applications. Develop and maintain

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

using tools like

Terraform

or

CloudFormation . Monitor and improve system reliability, performance, and availability using

monitoring tools

(e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack). Automate deployment, scaling, and management of application environments. Implement and manage containerized applications using

Docker

and

Kubernetes . Collaborate with development and security teams to ensure best practices in

DevSecOps

are followed. Troubleshoot and resolve system performance issues, network problems, and deployment errors. Stay updated with the latest trends and technologies in DevOps and cloud computing. Mentor junior engineers and contribute to improving team workflows and standards. Requirements

5+ years of experience

as a DevOps Engineer or in a related role. Proficiency in

cloud platforms

(AWS, Azure, GCP) with strong knowledge of services like

EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda , etc. Hands-on experience with

CI/CD tools

such as

Jenkins ,

GitLab CI/CD ,

CircleCI , or

Azure DevOps . Expertise in

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

tools like

Terraform ,

CloudFormation , or

Pulumi . Strong skills in managing containerized applications with

Docker

and

Kubernetes . Knowledge of scripting languages (e.g.,

Python ,

Bash ,

Go ) for automation. Experience with

monitoring and logging tools

like

Prometheus ,

Grafana ,

Datadog , or

ELK Stack . Solid understanding of

networking, security protocols , and system architecture. Familiarity with

version control systems

like

Git

and branching strategies. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Preferred Qualifications

Experience with

serverless architecture

and

microservices

deployment. Familiarity with

DevSecOps

practices and tools. Knowledge of

message queues

(e.g., RabbitMQ, Kafka) and event-driven architectures. Certification in

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

or equivalent. Experience with

Hybrid Cloud

or

Multi-Cloud

environments. Core Defender

is a cutting-edge

System Integrator

and

IT Security Services Provider

specializing in leveraging

AI-driven solutions

to protect and empower businesses. Our expertise lies in integrating advanced technologies to create robust, scalable, and secure IT infrastructures tailored to modern organizational needs. By combining

artificial intelligence ,

cybersecurity best practices , and

innovative IT services , we deliver comprehensive solutions that defend critical assets, mitigate threats, and enhance operational efficiency. At Core Defender, we are committed to enabling businesses to thrive in a connected world, securely and intelligently.