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.
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.