DevOps Engineer – Kubernetes Specialist

Hamilton Telecommunications; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading communications provider seeks a DevOps Engineer to design, automate, and maintain platforms, bridging traditional and modern practices. Required qualifications include a degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, strong scripting skills, and familiarity with CI/CD tools. The position is remote with flexible work options and provides company-paid benefits.

Benefits

Remote work options

Office equipment provided

Company paid benefits for full time employees

Qualifications

• Experience in scripting and automation (e.g., vSphere, ESXi).
• Proficient in Bash, Python, and Perl.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines.
• Implement and monitor containerization and orchestration for scalable deployments.
• Provide Level 2 technical support for deployment and production issues.

Skills

Scripting

Automation

Troubleshooting

Collaboration

Education

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

Tools

GitHub Actions

GitLab CI

Jenkins

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Job description

Hamilton Telecommunications isseeking an Infrastructure-focused DevOps Engineer with strong Kubernetes and networking experience to help design, automate, and maintain reliable and scalable platforms. This role bridges traditional WAN/system responsibilities with modern DevOps practices, enabling faster delivery of services while ensuring high availability, performance, and security across environments.This is a remote-based position andis not eligible to be performed in Colorado, California, or New York.

Key responsibilities include:

• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, implement, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, or ArgoCD.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Implement and monitor containerization (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes) for scalable deployments.
• Monitoring & Incident Response: Set up and manage monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Zabbix ) to ensure high availability and quickly resolve production issues.
• Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices, perform vulnerability assessments, and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Collaboration: Work closely with developers and IT teams to streamline workflows, automate repetitive tasks, and troubleshoot deployment or infrastructure issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement, automate manual tasks, and stay current with emerging DevOps technologies and best practices.
• Technical Support: Provide Level 2 technical support for deployment and production issues.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (preferred, but not required if experience is strong).
• Experience in scripting and automation (vSphere, ESXi, etc.)
• Proficiency in scripting and automation (e.g., Bash, Python, Perl).
• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, ArgoCD).
• Knowledge of version control systems (e.g., Git).
• Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Understanding of infrastructure as code (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Ability and willingness to travel independently.

Hamilton offers:

• Remote work options.
• Office equipment provided.
• Company paid benefits for full time employees.

Hamilton Telecommunications is a diversified communications and technology service provider based in Aurora, NE. Founded in 1901, Hamilton Telecommunications encompasses nine primary company divisions that allow Hamilton to operate on a local, regional and national basis.