Will start as fully remote then transition to being hybrid in Charlotte, NC.
TEKsystems customer is looking for a Sr. Cloud DevOps Engineer who has a deep understanding and experience moving legacy/monolithic applications to Cloud infrastructure and setting up DevOps pipelines to support. Preference is AWS as that is primary cloud but open to Azure resources as well.
This position is for a Sr. DevOps Engineer focused on CI/CD tooling for the on-premise and AWS infrastructure. This position will work closely with developers, QC and infrastructure teams to build out our in-house and cloud CI/CD pipelines so that developers can build and deploy application in a secure manner. This position will also maintain current DevOps tooling. Historically Devops and cloud was segmented across the business. Over the past year it has been organized into a single group under one leader. A lot of opportunity and apps/infra to move.
Qualifications Required:
• Advance proficiency in implementing and supporting Infrastructure as Code – proficiency in Terraform, Ansible etc., for managing complex, multi-region cloud environments
• Expert level management of Kubernetes (EKS, AKS) including cluster hardening, service meshes, and custom controllers
• Ability to design and scale self-healing pipelines using GitHub Actions, GiLab CI, or Jenkins for GitOps Workflows
• Deep architectural knowledge of AWS, Azure specifically regarding cost optimization, compliance, security and high availability
• Implementation of full stack telemetry using ELK stack, Grafana or Datadog to ensure proactive system health
• Experience transitioning legacy monolithic architecture into scalable secure Microservices
• Integration of automated security scanning (SAST/DAST) and compliance-as-code directly into the development lifecycle
• Lead DevSecOps initiatives by automating vulnerability scanning, secret management (HashiCorp Vault), and IAM policy enforcement
• Experience in working with CICD tools like Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Articatory, SonarQube, Fortify, Blackduck, Xray, and AWS tools.
• Proven track record of working with application engineering teams, conducting code reviews, and establishing internal "best practices."
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in mentoring and working with other team members in an Agile environment
• Experience in working in a regulated environment with a Secure-SDLC and implementing check points and processes for building and deploying code within that regulated environment.
Qualifications desired:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
• Minimum 5 years in a DevOps or SRE role, with a track record of managing high -traffic production environments
• Expert level proficiency in AWS and/or Azure
• Deep expertise in Docker and Certified Kubernetes skills
• Strong proficiency in Python, Go, or Ruby for creating custom automation tooling and APIs
• Advanced understanding of Linux system administration, kernel tuning, and networking protocols (TCP/IP, HTTP/S, DNS)
• Understanding of modern security practices, including SOC2 compliance, OIDC, and encryption at rest/transit
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
• Design and enforce "Policy as Code" to ensure infrastructure consistently meets standards
• Lead the integration of automated security gates (SAST/DAST), image scanning, and vulnerability management into CI/CD pipelines
• Manage sensitive financial data and credentials using enterprise-grade tools like HashiCorp Vault, AWS Secrets Manager, and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
• Architect multi-region, disaster-recovery-ready environments on AWS to minimize downtime for critical banking transactions
Success factors/job competencies: The successful candidate will have strong technical expertise on a variety of platforms and will be able to contribute to the design, test and implementation of the application. The candidate will need to be detail oriented but also able to understand the overall environment (internally and externally) and interact with and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and external clients at all levels.
The candidate should be a strong team player. The ability to work effectively cross-organizationally and with external clients will be a key factor to success in this role.
Performance standards:
• Complete tasks and projects in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate high levels of professionalism and decorum.
• Demonstrate effective team work.
• Adhere to and support all Tech & Ops and strategic goals.
• Communicate effectively with internal personnel at all levels and with vendors and external clients.
Physical demands and work environment: Work is generally sedentary in nature. The working environment is generally favorable. Lighting and temperature are adequate, and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. Work is generally performed within an office environment, with standard office equipment available.
Skills
Devops, Aws, Kubernetes, terraform, Ansible, github, ELK
Top Skills Details
Devops,Aws,Kubernetes,terraform,Ansible,github,ELK
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Cloud
Experience Level
Expert Level
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Charlotte, NC.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $65000.00 - $150000.00/yr.
Retirement: A 401(k) plan is offered, with reports suggesting a 3% company contribution and up to 7% matching. Healthcare: Health insurance plans are provided. Work Environment: Focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion, fostering a collaborative work environment
Workplace Type
This is a hybrid position in Charlotte,NC.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 26, 2026.
About TEKsystems
We're partners in transformation. We help clients activate ideas and solutions to take advantage of a new world of opportunity. We are a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 clients, including 80% of the Fortune 500, across North America, Europe and Asia. As an industry leader in Full-Stack Technology Services, Talent Services, and real-world application, we work with progressive leaders to drive change. That's the power of true partnership. TEKsystems is an Allegis Group company.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
About TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services
We’re a leading provider of business and technology services. We accelerate business transformation for our customers. Our expertise in strategy, design, execution and operations unlocks business value through a range of solutions. We’re a team of 80,000 strong, working with over 6,000 customers, including 80% of the Fortune 500 across North America, Europe and Asia, who partner with us for our scale, full-stack capabilities and speed. We’re strategic thinkers, hands-on collaborators, helping customers capitalize on change and master the momentum of technology. We’re building tomorrow by delivering business outcomes and making positive impacts in our global communities. TEKsystems and TEKsystems Global Services are Allegis Group companies. Learn more at TEKsystems.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
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