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# Senior DevOps Engineer

- **Company:** Peoplentech Llc
- **Location:** Santa Clara, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $156,000.0 - $166,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Active Directory, Amazon Web Services, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Amazon S3, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Databases, Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Amazon DynamoDB, Python (Programming Language), Lightweight Directory Access Protocols (LDAP), Neo4j, Ping (Networking Utility), Windows PowerShell, Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Systems Integration, YAML, Amazon Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Backend, Git, Event Driven Architecture, Kubernetes, Information Technology, Cloudwatch, Amazon Simple Queue Service (SQS), Splunk, Jenkins
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/senior-devops-engineer-santa-clara-ca--9b56a91b-9dab-4f99-bf1e-0c6925588f8f

## About the Role

DevOps, DevOps, Enterprise Protection, Cloud Computing, LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol), Automation, Ansible, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Active Directory, Continuous Deployment/Delivery, * Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field

 * 6-8+ 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, * 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

## Description

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/SQS
 * Manage 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, YAML
 * Messaging: AWS SNS/SQS
 * Databases: RDS, DynamoDB, Graph DB (e.g., Neo4j)

Nice to Have

 * Ping Directory experience
 * Java, or backend/full-stack development experience