> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/1336055-senior-dev-ops-engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/1336055-senior-dev-ops-engineer). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Dev/Ops Engineer - **Company:** MENTE SYSTEMS INC - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Windows, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Audit Trail, Build Automation, Bash Shell, Ubuntu (Operating System), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Debian Linux, Linux, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Performance Tuning, Role-Based Access Control, Reliability Engineering, Ansible, Datadog, Data Logging, Scripting, System Availability, Delivery Pipeline, Reliability of Systems, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Gitlab, Git, Amazon Relational Database Service, Gitlab-ci, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Bare Metal, Cloud Optimization, Cloudwatch, Terraform, Software Version Control - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000ghgmgs ## About the Role Capabilities that will enable your success + 5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering roles. + Hands-on experience and proficiency with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, etc.) and infrastructure automation (Terraform, Ansible, or similar). + Experience deploying and managing infrastructure using Terraform and/or Ansible. + Solid knowledge of Linux system administration. + Strong skills in Windows system administration environments. + Proven experience managing and automating GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines. + Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language (Python, Bash, etc.). + Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (CloudWatch, Datadog, CloudTrail). + Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and high-availability system design. + Familiarity with version control systems (Git) and GitLab workflows. + Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills, with a focus on automation and root cause analysis. Preferred Qualifications + AWS certification or equivalent practical experience. + Knowledge of cloud cost optimization and efficiency practices. + Experience with self-hosted Gitlab instances and CI/CD pipelines. Clearance Requirements + Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen and willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level. Existing clearance is preferred. ## Description We are where innovation meets purpose; and where your career can meet purpose as well. We are looking for a Senior Dev/Ops Engineer to join the Infrastructure Team. We encourage you to apply and take the first step in joining our dynamic and impactful company. Your Mission, Should You Choose to Accept As a Senior Dev/Ops Engineer, you will support core DevOps responsibilities with a strong emphasis on Site Reliability Engineering including managing CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and production operation, with a mindset oriented towards reducing toil and driving continuous improvement. What will you do? DevOps Engineering + Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or similar tools. + Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and maintenance using Terraform, Ansible, or related technologies. + Collaborate with developers and QA to create reliable deployment paths from local dev to production. + Implement infrastructure-as-code practices across environments (e.g., AWS, Kubernetes, bare-metal). Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) + Design and implement monitoring, alerting, and observability systems to maintain high availability and performance. + Respond to incidents, lead root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures. + Establish and evolve SLOs/SLIs to ensure measurable system reliability. + Participate in on-call rotation and help build automation to reduce the need for human intervention. + Drive capacity planning, performance tuning, and cost optimization initiatives. System Operations + Administer Linux (Ubuntu/Debian) and Windows-based infrastructure. + Manage self-hosted GitLab instances and ensure secure, performant operation. + Implement and enforce security best practices across infrastructure (IAM, RBAC, least privilege, etc.). ## Related Videos - [My journey into DevOps world - How it all started!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/545-my-journey-into-devops-world-how-it-all-started) - [How a Small Team Shrank a Microsoft Monorepo by 94%](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1236-how-a-small-team-shrank-a-microsoft-monorepo-by-94) - [Docker network without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1418-docker-network-without-docker) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Enabling automated 1-click customer deployments with built-in quality and security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/83-enabling-automated-1-click-customer-deployments-with-built-in-quality-and-security) - [Git for Code Reviews](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/429-git-for-code-reviews) ## Related Articles - [DevOps Engineer Salary [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/203-devops-engineer-salary-2023) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)