DevOps Consultant

Octave; Alpharetta (GA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Octave in Alpharetta, Georgia is seeking a Principal DevSecOps Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure and to manage the release process across development and operations teams. You will apply Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation, automate deployments, and embed security best practices into CI/CD pipelines.

The role requires collaboration, problem solving, and keeping pace with industry trends in DevSecOps, IaC, and release

Qualifications

• 7+ years experience in DevSecOps or senior DevOps roles
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Experience with release management and deployment automation
• Proficiency in Python, Bash or PowerShell
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI
• Understanding of security best practices and security tools/frameworks
• Excellent problem-solving and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the release process, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating releases
• Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable infrastructure using IaC tools
• Collaborate with development and operations to integrate security into DevOps pipelines
• Automate and streamline deployment processes to improve efficiency
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues for high availability
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support CI/CD
• Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities
• Stay up-to-date with DevSecOps, IaC, and Release Management trends

Skills

Terraform

Ansible

CloudFormation

Python

Bash

PowerShell

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab CI

CircleCI

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

ETQ is the leader in Quality and Environmental Health and Safety Management Software Solutions in the industry. ETQ is the preferred solution for Fortune 100 companies and startup companies alike. We work with some of the largest brands in the world. ETQ is part of Hexagon, a global leader in sensor, software and autonomous solutions that are driving the digital transformation of manufacturing and industrial sectors. ETQ is a rapidly growing company building products that make the world safer and better.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal DevSecOps Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Release Management, and a deep understanding of DevSecOps practices. This role will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining secure and scalable infrastructure solutions, as well as managing the release process to ensure smooth and efficient deployments. You will work closely with Development and Infrastructure teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the release process, including planning, scheduling, and coordinating releases to ensure smooth and efficient deployments.
• Design, implement, and maintain secure and scalable infrastructure solutions using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Collaborate with development and operations to integrate security best practices into the DevOps pipelines.
• Automate and streamline deployment processes to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
• Monitor and troubleshoot infrastructure and application issues to ensure high availability and performance.
• Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous integration and continuous delivery.
• Conduct security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate vulnerabilities in the infrastructure and applications.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends and best practices in DevSecOps, IaC, and Release Management.

Education / Qualifications

• 7+ years experience or 5+ years with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Senior level DevSecOps Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Experience with release management and deployment automation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.
• Understanding of security best practices and experience with security tools and frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Knowledge of containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Certification in DevOps, Security, or Cloud technologies.

About Octave

Octave provides mission-critical software that empowers organizations to make informed decisions across every stage of the asset lifecycle - Design, Build, Operate and Protect - where performance, safety, and reliability are non-negotiable and failure is not an option. Turning complex operational data into actionable intelligence, Octave connects expertise, real-world conditions and enterprise-scale insight to improve performance, resilience and incident response where it matters most. Octave has more than 7,000 employees in 45 countries. Learn more at octave.com and follow us on LinkedIn.

Why work for Octave?

All in. Always forward. That's the way we do things around here. We put trust in our people because we believe it's the best way to unleash potential, bring ideas to life, and keep moving ahead. And it's why we're committed to creating an environment that's truly supportive, providing you with the resources you need to support your ambitions, no matter who you are or where you are in the world.

Everyone is welcome

At Octave, we believe that diverse and inclusive teams are critical to the success of our people and our business. Here, everyone is welcome. As an inclusive workplace, we don't discriminate. In fact, we embrace differences and are fully committed to creating equal opportunities, an inclusive environment, and fairness for all. Respect is the cornerstone of how we operate, so speak up and be yourself. You're valued here.

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Workplace Type: Hybrid