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# Director of DevOps & Security

- **Company:** Robert Half
- **Location:** American Fork, UT, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Software as a Service, Cloud Computing, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Kubernetes
- **Published:** July 30, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gkjsyz

## About the Role

* Mentor teams and influence technical decisions by staying close to implementation details and helping unblock execution when needed. Requirements * 10+ years of experience across engineering, infrastructure, DevOps, or related technical leadership roles.

 * Proven success working within SaaS environments, including support for scalable and highly available platforms.

 * Strong background with Amazon Web Services (AWS) or comparable cloud infrastructure technologies.

 * Hands-on experience with modern DevOps tooling such as containers, orchestration platforms, CI/CD systems, and infrastructure as code solutions.

 * Demonstrated knowledge of cybersecurity principles and the ability to integrate security into platform and delivery practices.

 * Experience in startup or high-growth organizations where speed, adaptability, and practical decision-making are essential.

 * Ability to evaluate technical tradeoffs, avoid overengineering, and implement solutions that match business and product needs.

 * Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to coach teams and drive alignment across technical functions. Technology Doesn't Change the World, People Do.®, All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

## Description

* Lead the design and continuous improvement of an internal platform that gives development teams reliable self-service tools and streamlined workflows.

 * Guide deployment practices and environment management to shorten release cycles and remove obstacles that slow delivery.

 * Define infrastructure and cloud direction with a focus on scalability, resilience, and responsible cost management.

 * Establish practical CI/CD automation that supports frequent, low-risk releases across a growing SaaS ecosystem.

 * Build observability practices through monitoring, alerting, and operational insights that improve system performance and incident response.

 * Partner across development, QA, and operations to create aligned processes and shared accountability for product delivery.


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