Role Summary We are seeking a DevOps Engineer for a hybrid role in Sacramento, CA, to be responsible for designing, implementing, and operating scalable, automated, and resilient cloud infrastructure and delivery pipelines in a product-centric environment. This role requires deep expertise in AWS, Kubernetes/EKS, infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD, and automation to enable rapid, secure, and reliable software delivery aligned with business objectives. Key Responsibilities Expected in the Role Cloud & Platform Engineering * Design, implement, and support AWS-based infrastructure solutions in a product-centric environment. * Manage and operate Kubernetes and Amazon EKS clusters to support scalable application workloads. * Ensure platform reliability, performance, and security through automation and best practices. CI/CD & GitOps * Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitOps methodologies. * Enable automated build, test, deployment, and rollback capabilities. * Promote DevOps best practices across development and operations teams. Infrastructure as Code (IaC) * Design and implement infrastructure-as-code solutions using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and AWS CDK. * Design reusable IaC patterns for core AWS services including API Gateway, VPC, EKS, IAM, and related infrastructure components. * Ensure consistency, repeatability, and scalability across environments. Automation & Scripting * Develop advanced automation using Python, Bash, and PowerShell. * Build automated workflows, serverless functions, monitoring tools, and custom infrastructure utilities. * Integrate APIs and SDKs to enhance operational efficiency and system observability. Configuration Management & Systems Administration * Implement and maintain configuration management solutions using Ansible, Chef, or Puppet. * Provide Linux and Windows systems administration support for cloud and hybrid environments. Must have one of the following Certifications: * AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional * AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Professional * Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) Certification - Professional Mandatory Qualifications (within the last 10 years) * Five (5) years designing Infrastructure as Code (IaC ) patterns for API Gateway, Virtual Private Cloud (VPC), Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Identity and Access Management (IAM), and other AWS components * Five (5) years building automated workflows, serverless functions, monitoring tools, or infrastructure utilities using advanced scripting techniques (Python, Bash, PowerShell) and API/SDK integrations * Five (5) years of configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet) * Five (5) years Continuous Integration/ Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, GitOps methodologies, Linux and Windows administration * Bachelor's degree or four (4) additional years of experience Preferred. Qualifications. Any experience working with the Public Sector or the Federal Government. Is a plus.