DevOps Engineer

Universal Background Screening; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Universal Background Screening is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design and maintain CI/CD pipelines, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure with a strong emphasis on security and observability. You will automate deployments, support containerized workloads, and partner with engineering and QA to improve reliability and delivery velocity.

The role requires AWS expertise, IaC proficiency, and a DevSecOps mindset to strengthen our platform across multiple environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on DevOps or platform engineering experience.
• Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch).
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/ECS).
• Scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred).
• Foundational understanding of information security principles and network security.
• Familiarity with secrets management, certificate lifecycle management, and access control.
• Experience with logging and observability platforms (CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk).

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines supporting continuous delivery across environments.
• Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS (or Azure), including compute, networking, storage, and managed services.
• Automate provisioning, configuration, patching, and monitoring with tools like Ansible or similar.
• Support containerized workloads using Docker and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes or ECS).
• Monitor system health, set up alerting, and participate in incident response and root cause analysis.
• Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve build reliability, deployment frequency, and resilience.
• Apply security best practices across cloud environments including IAM, least-privilege access, and secrets management.
• Assist with vulnerability scanning, patch management, and remediation tracking.
• Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines as part of a DevSecOps approach.

Skills

AWS knowledge

CI/CD tooling

Automation & scripting

Tools

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Jenkins

GitLab CI

Terraform

Docker

Kubernetes

Datadog

CloudWatch

Job description

Universal Background Screening is a leading provider of compliant, accurate, and high-quality background screening solutions. We serve organizations across various industries, helping them make informed hiring decisions through advanced technology, superior customer service, and adherence to industry regulations.?

Job Summary:

The Dev Ops Engineer brings a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and a working knowledge of information security practices. This role is integral to maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure delivery pipelines across our platform ecosystem. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable automating deployments and hardening environments against security threats.

Key Responsibilities:

DevOps & Infrastructure

Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery of applications across multiple environments

Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS (or Azure), including computer, networking, storage, and managed services

Automate operational tasks including provisioning, configuration management, patching, and monitoring using tools like Ansible or similar

Support containerized workloads using Docker and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes or ECS)

Monitor system health, set up alerting, and participate in incident response and root cause analysis

Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve build reliability, deployment frequency, and system resilience

Information Security

Apply security best practices across cloud environments including IAM policies, least-privilege access, secrets management, and network segmentation

Assist with vulnerability scanning, patch management, and remediation tracking across infrastructure and application layers

Support compliance initiatives by implementing controls aligned with frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST, or ISO 27001

Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning) as part of a DevSecOps approach

Participate in security reviews, threat modeling exercises, and risk assessments

Manage and audit access controls, certificates, and secrets using tools such as AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, or equivalent

Assist in responding to security incidents, conducting log analysis, and supporting forensic investigations as needed

Required Qualifications:

• 3+ years of hands-on DevOps or platform engineering experience
• Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI
• Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/ECS)
• Solid scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell
• Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Foundational understanding of information security principles, network security, and secure configuration practices
• Familiarity with secrets management, certificate lifecycle management, and access control frameworks
• Experience with logging and observability platforms (CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security certification or coursework (CompTIA Security+, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent)
• Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Qualys, Tenable, Snyk, or similar)
• Familiarity with compliance frameworks: SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, or CIS Benchmarks
• Experience supporting DevSecOps practices including automated security gates in pipelines
• Background in a regulated industry (healthcare, financial services, or background screening)
• Exposure to SIEM tools and security event log management
• Experience working with onshore/offshore distributed engineering teams
• Special Requirements:
• Must be proficient in the English language, both written and verbal.
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds.

Technical Environment:

You will work with:

• AWS cloud infrastructure and managed services
• GitHub / Azure DevOps for source control and CI/CD
• Docker and Kubernetes/ECS for containerized workloads
• Terraform for infrastructure automation
• .NET-based applications deployed in cloud and hybrid environments
• SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other relational data stores
• Monitoring and alerting tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, or similar)
• Agile/Scrum development practices across distributed teams
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.
• Experience with Linux.-based systems administration and networking.
• Working knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud security.(AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).
• Exposure to monitoring and alerting tools.
• Basic scripting and automation experience.

Universal Background is committed to creating a diverse work environment and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Selected candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Universal Background is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa.