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Knife River Corporation

DevOps Engineer II

Bismarck, ND · On-site

As a DevOps Engineer, you are responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under the direction of the Senior Software Developer/Architect, you build ...

USM

Drupal Developer

Bismarck, ND

... SMAC) and DevOps. USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest developing IT Systems Integrator in the Washington, DC zone. Most as of late, USM was ...

USM

Drupal Developer

Bismarck, ND · On-site

... SMAC) and DevOps. USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest developing IT Systems Integrator in the Washington, DC zone. Most as of late, USM was ...

USM

Drupal Developer-----Need GC and USC

Bismarck, ND · On-site

... SMAC) and DevOps. USM, a US ensured Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) is perceived as one of the fastest developing IT Systems Integrator in the Washington, DC zone. Most as of late, USM was ...

WBI Energy

Engineer I/II/III

Bismarck, ND · On-site

Two years' experience in engineering, operations, and maintenance and/or construction of natural gas facilities or related engineering field. Engineer III: ($97,110 - $121,390) * Bachelor's degree in ...

MDU Resources

Engineer I/II/III

Bismarck, ND

Two years' experience in engineering, operations, and maintenance and/or construction of natural gas facilities or related engineering field. Engineer III: ($97,110 - $121,390) * Bachelor's degree in ...

Applied Engineering

Electrical Engineer

Bismarck, ND

$51.51 - $59.24/hr

Electrical Engineer | Beulah, ND JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual ... Partner with Operations, Planning, and Maintenance teams to support repairs, replacements, upgrades ...

Applied Engineering

Electrical Engineer

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$51.51 - $59.24/hr

Electrical Engineer | Beulah, ND JOB SUMMARY We are seeking a motivated and hardworking individual ... Partner with Operations, Planning, and Maintenance teams to support repairs, replacements, upgrades ...

Apex Engineering Group

Sr. Engineer

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$125 - $175/hr

The candidate will be expected to attend meetings in person with key municipal engineers and operations personnel. Individual will be expected to be involved in promoting the company through industry ...

Apex Engineering Group

Sr. Engineer

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

The candidate will be expected to attend meetings in person with key municipal engineers and operations personnel. Individual will be expected to be involved in promoting the company through industry ...

Apex Engineering Group

Sr. Engineer

Bismarck, ND · On-site

$125K - $175K/yr

The candidate will be expected to attend meetings in person with key municipal engineers and operations personnel. Individual will be expected to be involved in promoting the company through industry ...

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As of Sep 4, 2026, the average hourly pay for devops engineer in Bismarck, ND is $59.13, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $49.57 and $67.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a DevOps engineer?

As a DevOps engineer, you collaborate with the IT development and operations teams to oversee the continuous integration of software applications throughout development, deployment, and infrastructure management. Your job duties include coding, scripting, testing, managing hardware and network configurations, logging, and performing health checks. You may be responsible for managing the automation processes between development and operations, and ensuring they work together for code releases. You may use a variety of DevOps tools like Nagios, Docker, and Git.

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To thrive as a DevOps Engineer, you need a solid understanding of software development, IT operations, automation, and CI/CD practices, often supported by a degree in computer science or related fields. Familiarity with tools such as Jenkins, Docker, Kubernetes, AWS/Azure, and configuration management systems like Ansible or Chef is highly valued, along with relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer). Strong problem-solving abilities, collaboration, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for bridging development and operations teams. These skills and qualities are important for ensuring efficient software delivery, system reliability, and seamless collaboration across the software development lifecycle.

How do DevOps engineers typically collaborate with development and operations teams on a daily basis?

DevOps Engineers act as a bridge between development and operations teams by automating workflows, facilitating communication, and ensuring smooth software deployments. On a daily basis, they work closely with developers to integrate code changes, manage CI/CD pipelines, and troubleshoot build or deployment issues. They also collaborate with IT operations to monitor system performance, address infrastructure concerns, and implement security best practices. This collaborative approach helps ensure rapid delivery of reliable software while minimizing downtime.

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DevOps engineers are generally considered to have high earning potential due to their specialized skills in automation, cloud platforms, and continuous integration. Salaries vary based on experience, location, and certifications, but the role is often among the higher-paying positions in the tech industry.
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DevOps Engineer II

Knife River Corporation

Bismarck, ND • On-site

Full-time

Posted 24 days ago

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7.4

Company rating: 7.4 out of 10

Based on 64 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

296th of 545 rated manufacturers

Job description

At Knife River, we take care of our teams because we know they are the foundation of our success. We are one of the nation's largest construction materials producers and contractors, and our goal is to build strong teams that, in turn, build strong communities. Join us and make an impact that will last for generations.
As a DevOps Engineer, you are responsible for placing safety as #1 priority in day-to-day work routine for self and others. Under the direction of the Senior Software Developer/Architect, you build, automate, and maintain the infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment processes that support internal applications across the company. You interface with development teams and users to meet business operational needs through the use of technology. You study existing build, release, and infrastructure processes in order to design, develop, and implement the automation, tooling, and documentation necessary to improve the reliability, security, and speed of the company's software delivery in accordance with department standards. You also support the availability, performance, and monitoring of applications and environments throughout the organization.
LOCATION: Bismarck, ND or in a geographic location near a Knife River location.
Minimum Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Information Systems or a related field or equivalent experience; and
  • Four years of Information Technology experience with proven record of increasing responsibility in systems administration, infrastructure automation, or software deployment; and
  • Two years of experience using AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code), with proficiency in current AI code generation ("vibe coding") workflows and the ability to review, refine, and validate AI-generated automation code and infrastructure-as-code.

Key Skills and Competencies:
  • Excellent written, interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
  • Broad knowledge of DevOps principles, practices, and procedures, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
  • Able to manage multiple priorities.
  • Experience in infrastructure automation and software delivery in a business environment.
  • Understanding of and ability to maintain confidentiality of all company information.
  • CI/CD and Automation Key Skills:
    • Highly proficient building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines with tools such as Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, or Jenkins.
    • Proficient with infrastructure-as-code and configuration management tools such as Terraform, Bicep, or Ansible.
    • Proficient scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python.
    • Proficient with source control and artifact management tools such as Git, Azure Repos, JFrog Artifactory, or Sonatype Nexus.
    • Proficient integrating application security testing into CI/CD pipelines, including SAST tools (e.g., SonarQube, Checkmarx, Veracode) and DAST tools (e.g., OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite).
  • Cloud and Infrastructure Key Skills:
    • Highly proficient in one or more of the following: Azure, AWS, Windows Server, Linux, Active Directory/Entra ID, networking fundamentals (DNS, load balancing, firewalls).
    • Proficient supporting Oracle or SQL databases, including backups and patching.
    • Proficient with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Monitoring and Reliability Key Skills:
    • Proficient implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Azure Monitor, Grafana, Splunk).
    • Proficient in incident response, root-cause analysis, and problem management.
    • Proficient in backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability practices.
    • Proficient in transforming business requirements into reliable, automated delivery processes.
    • Knowledge of security patching, vulnerability management, and secrets management tools (e.g., Microsoft Defender for Cloud, Tenable Nessus, HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault).

Other Requirements:
  • Must take all measures necessary to protect networks, devices, programs and data from cyber-attack, damage or unauthorized access.
  • May be required to maintain a valid driver's license.
  • May be required to participate in an on-call rotation.
  • If the need for unescorted access to security sensitive business locations and/or systems (i.e. Electric EMS system), must submit to periodic background checks.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Work independently with development teams and consultants on maintenance and enhancement of build, release, and infrastructure systems and/or as part of a team on major automation projects.
  • Review, analyze, evaluate, and document requested modifications to existing and new build, release, and infrastructure processes. Assist senior staff members or project leads in the study of feasibility and cost effectiveness of proposed enhancements.
  • Provides production support to address infrastructure, pipeline, and deployment issues encountered during processing. Such support may require on-call duties extending beyond normal business hours. On-call duties are shared with other team members on a rotating basis as determined by the manager.
  • Participates in automation and release engineering activities as well as guides activities of other staff members; develops deployment plans, test environments and documentation. Performs required testing to ensure systems and pipelines function in accordance with the business requirements established by the user.
  • Develop automation and environment specifications and provide direction through all phases of the software delivery life cycle for a project team consisting of software developers, systems analysts, users and consultants.
  • Responsible for identification, development, implementation, maintenance, and integration of data security measures.
  • Keep abreast of emerging technologies related to assigned areas of responsibility and seek ways to improve deployment and delivery efficiencies.
  • Performs other tasks and special projects as assigned.

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.
Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.
If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to:
Knife River Corporation
Box 5568
Bismarck, ND 58506
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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