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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** The Maven - **Location:** Rocklin, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Continuous Integration, Linux, DevOps, Middleware, Github, Monitoring of Systems, IBM WebSphere MQ, Python (Programming Language), MongoDB, Node.Js, Octopus Deploy, OpenShift, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, Redis, Ansible, Prometheus, Security Software, SonarQube, Systems Integration, Tripwire, Software Vulnerability Management, Scripting, Cloud Platform System, Grafana, Kubernetes Helm Charts, Gitlab, Containerization, Gitlab-ci, Git Flow, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Information Technology, Deployment Automation, Apache Kafka, Terraform, Splunk, Dynatrace, Devsecops, Docker, Jenkins, Vulnerability Analysis - **Published:** August 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/57682755-59a3-4d0d-9bfc-26c324e8fe7c ## About the Role * 8-10+ years of experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or related fields. * Strong hands-on experience with Kubernetes and/or OpenShift. * Experience supporting enterprise container platforms in production environments. * Strong Linux/Unix administration and troubleshooting skills. * Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent infrastructure automation tools. * Strong experience with CI/CD technologies such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions. * Experience with GitOps and tools such as Argo CD is highly desirable. * Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and integrating security scanning into CI/CD pipelines. * Strong scripting/programming skills using Python, Shell, or equivalent. * Experience with infrastructure monitoring and observability platforms. * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or related discipline., * Kubernetes certifications such as CKA, CKAD, or CKS. * Red Hat OpenShift certifications or equivalent hands-on experience. * Experience with Ansible Automation Platform or Red Hat Advanced Cluster Management. * Experience with vulnerability management tools such as Trivy, Snyk, Aqua, SonarQube, Clair, Anchore, or equivalent. * Experience with cloud and hybrid infrastructure environments. * Experience with Kafka, Redis, MongoDB, IBM MQ, or other enterprise middleware platforms. * Experience with Vault, Consul, CDN/edge technologies, or enterprise infrastructure services. * Experience migrating workloads from VM-based infrastructure to container platforms. * Experience in large-scale enterprise or retail/e-commerce environments. ## Description * Design, build, and maintain Kubernetes/OpenShift platforms and underlying Linux infrastructure, including cluster provisioning, upgrades, node lifecycle, networking, storage, and configuration. * Automate infrastructure and platform operations using Terraform, Ansible, GitOps, and scripting, reducing manual L1/L2 support effort and enabling self-service capabilities. * Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines, deployment automation, Helm charts, and reusable platform templates using Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, and Argo CD. * Implement DevSecOps practices, including automated security scanning, vulnerability management, security gates, and automated remediation workflows within CI/CD pipelines. * Manage container platforms and standards, including Docker/container images, registries, base images, resource management, and platform security. * Implement platform monitoring, observability, and reliability practices using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, Dynatrace, or Splunk. * Troubleshoot complex Kubernetes/OpenShift, Linux, networking, storage, and infrastructure issues, including platform-level performance and availability problems. * Partner with application, infrastructure, security, and operations teams to deliver platform capabilities, establish standards, improve reliability, and continuously reduce operational toil. ## Related Videos - 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