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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior DevOps Specialist - **Company:** VIA Inc - **Location:** Washington, DC, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $165,000.0 - $195,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, Amazon Web Services, Software System Penetration Testing, Microsoft Azure, Unix, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Information Systems, DevOps, Domain Name System (DNS), Python (Programming Language), Network Architecture, Cloud Services, Blockchain, Application Data, Shell Script, Software Deployment, Istio, Grafana, Firewalls (Computer Science), Kubernetes, Information Technology, Ethereum, Kibana, Terraform, Docker - **Published:** May 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=b4d23e40a1af8d29 ## About the Role Do you have experience in UNIX?, * Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related degree * 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering role, with demonstrated success in a high-growth technical environment * Deep technical understanding of IT infrastructure integration, Unix/Linux, (e.g., DNS, storage systems, firewalls, etc.), TCP/UDP/IP behavior, and application data flows between systems - a must have * High proficiency in application deployment (e.g., Kubernetes, IaC e.g. Terraform, Docker), configuration and monitoring (e.g., System logs, Kibana, Grafana, etc.) * In-depth experience with AWS; Azure, or GCP cloud service providers a bonus * Experience managing network infrastructure, protocols, troubleshooting, and security (e.g., firewalls, security groups, OS/container hardening, PEN testing) * Experience adhering to the standards of compliance frameworks (e.g. CJIS, CMMC, SOC2) * Proficiency in Python and shell script languages * Proven ability to independently manage priorities and plan effectively across multiple upcoming development cycles (sprints), anticipating future dependencies and resource needs * Proven track record building strong stakeholder relationships, with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively communicate and influence * Experience or interest in the following skills is also a plus: * Deployment of blockchain nodes (e.g., experience with configuration of Ethereum miners) * Application orchestration * Service mesh technology (e.g., Istio) * Managing IoT devices as part of an Operational Technology system, * Self-motivated and passionate about leaving everything they touch better than how they found it * Firm believers that people should love what they do and are eager to build a culture that enables them to do their best work * Creative problem solvers who respectfully challenge the status quo in the pursuit of excellence * People who lead discussions with curiosity and value diverse perspectives * Eager to explore new ideas, understand the power of feedback, and constantly seek opportunities to grow and develop their skills * Strong team players who thrive in collaborative environments and celebrate the success of others ## Description + Contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of the cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment tooling that engineering teams rely on every day * Drive reliability and observability * + Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices that keep systems healthy and surface issues before customers feel them * Champion security and compliance * + Partner with security and compliance teammates to ensure infrastructure aligns with VIA's security obligations (e.g., CJIS, CMMC, and SOC 2), embedding security controls into automated pipelines rather than bolting them on * Partner across the engineering organization * + Work closely with engineering leadership, Client Delivery Leads, and product teams to ensure infrastructure work is properly prioritized and accounted for during project planning and resource allocation * Partner with the team to identify and implement AI tools and agents * + Identify and implement AI tools and agents to eliminate manual bottlenecks across the DevOps lifecycle, including automated remediation, log anomaly detection, infrastructure-as-code generation and review, and compliance evidence collection ## 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) - [Rate-limiting using eBPF and Istio: How to protect your SaaS customers from themselves](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100220-rate-limiting-using-ebpf-and-istio-how-to-protect-your-saas-customers-from-themselves) - [Docker Compose: Rediscovered](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1978-docker-compose-rediscovered) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Node and Package Security](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2138-wearedevelopers-live-node-and-package-security) - [Unlocking the potential of Digital & IT at Vodafone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/602-unlocking-the-potential-of-digital-it-at-vodafone) - [Docker build without Docker](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100114-docker-build-without-docker) ## Related Articles - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Fully Remote Software Engineer Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/447-fully-remote-software-engineer-jobs) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [Why Upskilling And Reskilling is Important For Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/428-why-upskilling-and-reskilling-is-important-for-developers) - [Top-Paying Tech Jobs (with Salaries)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/372-top-paying-tech-jobs-with-salaries)