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David Careers

Senior DevOps Engineer

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peoplentechSanta Clara (CA)
Computer Systems Engineers/ArchitectsComputer Systems Design Services

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$75.00 - $80.00 per hour

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About the role

Job Description: Job Description Role : Senior DevOps Engineer
Location: Mountain View and San Diego (Hybrid)
Rate: $75/hr to $80/hrSkills Required: Mandatory - Active Directory, Ansible, DevOps. Senior DevOps Engineer Enterprise Security
About the Role: We're looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer who will work with our client's Enterprise Security team. You'll bring deep expertise in Ansible-driven automation of Windows, Active Directory, and LDAP environments, complemented by strong Kubernetes-on-AWS skills — while extending your impact across CI/CD, messaging, databases, and broader cloud infrastructure supporting enterprise-scale security operations.
What You'll Do:
  • Automate AD/Windows administration via Ansible (user/group lifecycle, GPOs, hardening)
  • Manage and tune LDAP directories; support SSO and AuthN/AuthZ integrations
  • Deploy and manage Kubernetes/EKS clusters and core AWS infrastructure (EC2, S3, VPC)
  • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, Git)
  • Support event-driven architectures using AWS SNS/SQSManage database operations (backup, scaling, patching, security) across RDS, DynamoDB, and Graph DB (e.g., Neo4j)
  • Implement monitoring and alerting (CloudWatch, Splunk) and support compliance/audit requirements
  • Drive root cause analysis, automation improvements, and cost optimization
  • Partner cross-functionally with security, infrastructure, and application teams to deliver secure, identity-first solutions at scale
  • What You'll Bring (Must-Have)
  • Ansible – Windows/AD/LDAP automation
  • Active Directory & LDAP – administration and troubleshooting
  • Kubernetes on AWS (EKS) – deployment, scaling, cluster management
  • Scripting: Python, PowerShell, YAMLMessaging: AWS SNS/SQSDatabases: RDS, DynamoDB, Graph DB (e.g., Neo4j)
Nice to Have: Ping Directory experience Java, or backend/full-stack development experience
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field6–8 years of DevOps experience, with hands-on Ansible AD/LDAP and Kubernetes-on-AWS skills (both mandatory)AWS Certification (DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect) preferred
  • Agile/Scrum exposure
  • Strong analytical and investigative mindset
  • Ability to convert technical findings into executive-friendly insights
  • Excellent communication skills — interpersonal, oral, written, and documentation — with strong customer-facing presence for stakeholder presentations and discussions
  • Additional Attributes
  • Strong organizational skills, including the ability to adapt to shifting priorities and meet frequent deadlines
  • Highly resourceful, collaborative team player with a process-driven approach to security delivery — able to work independently with initiative and a sense of urgency
  • Exemplifies a customer-focused, action-oriented, results-driven culture
  • Proactive, forward-looking problem-solver with strong judgment and decision-making capability, a desire for continuous learning, and the initiative to propose solutions
  • Ability to act with discretion and maintain complete confidentiality
  • Dedicated to our client's values of non-negotiable integrity, valuing our people, exceeding client expectations, and embracing intellectual curiosity and rigor

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