DevOps Engineer

TaskVerse; United States; On-site; USD 62,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Health Savings Account

Disability insurance (short & long)

Job summary

Cynet Systems Inc. is seeking a senior DevOps Engineer to support cloud-native deployment, automation, and observability across Azure AKS environments. You will drive CI/CD pipelines, container orchestration, and secure API management while collaborating with engineering and security teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on scripting, Terraform/Bicep, and modern DevOps practices to deliver scalable, reliable systems in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field required.
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering.
• Strong YAML scripting and automation experience.
• Experience with Azure cloud services and AKS/Kubernetes orchestration.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and YAML.
• Manage AKS deployments with Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests.
• Create and manage container images with Docker/Podman; integrate Java Maven builds into CI/CD.
• Configure Azure API Management (APIM) for secure, scalable APIs and lifecycle management.
• Instrument applications with Datadog for monitoring, logging, and observability; build dashboards and alerts.
• Promote DevSecOps practices and collaborate with security teams to ensure compliance.

Job description

About The Company

Cynet Systems Inc., founded in 2010 and headquartered in the Washington, DC metro area, is a technology staffing and workforce solutions company serving Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and enterprise organizations across the United States and Canada. The company delivers talent solutions in IT, engineering, life sciences, clinical, and professional staffing, supported by a recruitment network operating across North America and Asia. As a nationally and locally certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), Cynet Systems is committed to helping organizations build effective teams and connecting professionals with rewarding career opportunities. Its ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and SOC 2 Type II certifications reflect a focus on quality, security, operational excellence, and customer success.

About The Role

Cynet Systems is seeking a skilled, proactive Senior DevOps Engineer to support cloud-native deployment, automation, and observability initiatives. In this role, you will help build and improve scalable CI/CD pipelines, manage containerized workloads, integrate Java build processes, and develop reliable monitoring and alerting practices. You will work with Azure Cloud, GitHub Actions, GitHub Enterprise Cloud (GHEC), Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), Azure API Management (APIM), Datadog, and container technologies. The pay range for this opportunity is $45.00 to $50.00 per hour.

Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field and at least five years of experience in DevOps or cloud engineering are required. Candidates should have hands‑on experience with GitHub Actions and GHEC, strong YAML scripting skills, and a solid understanding of AKS and Kubernetes orchestration. Experience creating and managing container images with Docker and/or Podman, integrating Maven‑based Java builds into CI/CD workflows, and managing API lifecycles with Azure API Management is expected. You should also bring practical Datadog experience in monitoring, logging, and observability, plus scripting proficiency in Bash, PowerShell, or Python. Familiarity with infrastructure‑as‑code tools such as Terraform, Bicep, and YAML‑based templates is valuable. Azure certifications such as AZ‑400 or AZ‑104, experience with Helm or Kustomize, and knowledge of Agile and DevOps methodologies are preferred.

Responsibilities

Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines with GitHub Actions and YAML, including Maven‑based Java build processes, artifact versioning, quality checks, and deployment automation. Administer GHEC repositories, governance, access controls, and integrations. Deploy and operate applications on AKS using Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests, and build, manage, and troubleshoot secure container images with Docker or Podman. Configure APIM to support secure, scalable API delivery and lifecycle management. Implement Datadog instrumentation across services and integrate monitoring with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes clusters. Create dashboards, alerts, and monitors that support real‑time visibility into service health, performance, logs, and distributed traces. Collaborate with development and security teams to promote DevSecOps practices and compliance. Automate operational tasks, troubleshoot issues, and improve reliability through effective tooling and scripting.

Benefits

Benefits may include medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) retirement plan; a Health Savings Account; short- and long‑term disability insurance; life and AD&D insurance; supplemental insurance plans; identity theft protection; pet insurance; wellness programs; an Employee Assistance Program; and career growth and professional development opportunities. Paid sick leave is provided where required by state or local law. Eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may depend on employment status, length of service, and work location. Cynet Systems Inc. reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate benefit plans in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Opportunity

Cynet Systems is committed to fair and inclusive employment practices. Employment decisions are made in accordance with applicable laws and are based on job‑related qualifications, skills, and business needs. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage qualified candidates to apply.