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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # DevOps Engineer - **Company:** CORNERSTONEX LLC. - **Location:** United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Cloud Computing Security, Software Quality, Continuous Integration, DevOps, Github, Identity and Access Management, Key Management, Network Segmentation, Scrum Methodology, Data Logging, Pulumi, Google Cloud, Real Time Systems, System Availability, Large Language Models, Gitlab, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Automation Frameworks, Deployment Automation, Build Tools, Machine Learning Operations, Virtual Agents, Software Coding, Terraform, Data Pipelines - **Published:** June 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8984748/devops-engineer ## About the Role * 7+ years of DevOps or cloud infrastructure experience * 2+ years in a technical or engineering management role * Active CBP (Customs and Border Protection) Security Clearance Required * Deep expertise in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) - IAM, GKE, Cloud Run, Pub/Sub, Firestore, etc. * Strong proficiency in IaC (e.g., Terraform, Pulumi) and container orchestration (e.g., Kubernetes) * Proven experience supporting secure, high-availability systems in production * Familiarity with secrets management, identity and access controls, network segmentation, and VPCs * Strong background in CI/CD for rapid B2B product releases (GitHub Actions, GitLab, etc.) * Solid grounding in infrastructure security and compliance frameworks * Excellent communication skills and the ability to work autonomously, * Experience with US federal compliance frameworks (FedRAMP, FISMA, NIST 800-53) * Exposure to AI/ML infrastructure (LLM inference, TTS/STT APIs, GPU orchestration) * Experience supporting real-time systems, streaming pipelines, or interactive avatars * Background in incident response and SOC processes What Success Looks Like * A motivated, high-performing engineering team delivering consistently * A stable, scalable, and compliant Agentic AI Metahuman platform in production * Clear roadmaps, predictable delivery, and strong stakeholder trust * AI systems that are not just impressive but reliable, secure, and mission-ready ## Description We're seeking a DevOps Engineer who combines strong technical skills, hands-on coding expertise, and product ownership to assist with the development of an Agentic AI Metahuman platform deployed in secure, public-sector environments. This role is ideal for someone who can assist with architecture and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform, and thrive in a fast-moving, B2B release environment. You will work closely with product, security, and stakeholders to deliver compliant, scalable, and mission-critical AI systems. Responsibilities Technical Skills & Hands-On Development * Design and implement scalable, secure cloud infrastructure on Google Cloud Platform (GCP) * Automate deployment pipelines for frequent B2B SaaS releases * Define and enforce infrastructure-as-code practices (e.g. Terraform, Pulumi) * Own CI/CD, monitoring, alerting, logging, and incident response systems * Ensure system availability, performance, and compliance with uptime and data security standards * Ensure high standards for code quality, testing, observability, and performance , * Make pragmatic technical decisions balancing speed, quality, and compliance Team Management & Execution * Collaborate with engineering teams to support rapid product iteration at scale * Run Agile/Scrum ceremonies (planning, standups, retrospectives) * Assign work, unblock engineers, and ensure steady delivery * Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement Product Ownership & Delivery * Help define and refine product requirements and technical specifications * Help maintain delivery artifacts such as: * Sprint plans and reports * Architecture and design documentation * Production readiness and post-release reports * Track progress and communicate clearly with stakeholders Security, Compliance & Public Sector Readiness * Ensure systems meet public sector security and compliance requirements * Support or lead compliance audits (e.g. FedRAMP, SOC 2, ISO 27001) * Implement security best practices across services, data pipelines, and AI endpoints * Build systems with security-by-design principles ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [Shipping Faster with Less: Render on Cloud Hosting, AI Workloads, and the Future of DevOps](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1894-shipping-faster-with-less-render-on-cloud-hosting-ai-workloads-and-the-future-of-devops) - [From DevOps to Scaled DevOps: How We’re Rebuilding Continuous Delivery as a Platform](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100018-from-devops-to-scaled-devops-how-we-re-rebuilding-continuous-delivery-as-a-platform) - [Innovating Developer Tools with AI: Insights from GitHub Next](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1268-innovating-developer-tools-with-ai-insights-from-github-next) - [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) - [Agentic DevOps: How AI-Powered Automation Transforms Software Delivery on GitHub and Azure](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1539-agentic-devops-how-ai-powered-automation-transforms-software-delivery-on-github-and-azure) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Dev Digest 120 - Apple and peers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/455-dev-digest-120-apple-and-peers) - [Navigating the AI Shift](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/629-navigating-the-ai-shift) - [What is Agentic Programming and Why Should Developers Care?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/625-what-is-agentic-programming-and-why-should-developers-care) - [From Prototype to Production: Build AI Agents with This Free 4-Course Learning Path](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/655-from-prototype-to-production-build-ai-agents-with-this-free-4-course-learning-path) - [ Dev Digest 213: Petrol Prices, Agentic Workflows, AI Skills and CODE100!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/718-dev-digest-213-petrol-prices-agentic-workflows-ai-skills-and-code100)