DevOps/SRE Engineer (AI Inference)

Gcore; Georgia; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible hours

Hybrid/Remote options

Work from anywhere 45 days/year

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Gcore is seeking a talented DevOps/SRE Engineer to join our AI Inference Operations Team and help secure the Everywhere AI product. You will design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines and implement automated vulnerability scanning.

You’ll harden container images, enable signing and verification, and ensure supply chain integrity across Kubernetes workloads, coordinating with teams across the globe. This is a full-time role with flexible hybrid/remote options.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience with Docker, container security, and image optimization.
• Practical experience building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including workload deployment, configuration, and security.
• Solid understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with container vulnerability scanning tools (Trivy, Grype, or similar).
• Familiarity with container image signing and verification (Cosign, Sigstore).
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) and a security-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Implement automated vulnerability scanning for Docker images and dependencies.
• Identify, investigate, and remediate security vulnerabilities in container images.
• Harden Docker images by minimizing attack surfaces and applying security best practices.
• Implement container image signing and verification to ensure software supply chain integrity.
• Automate security checks and enforce security policies throughout the CI/CD lifecycle.
• Secure and maintain Kubernetes workloads, configurations, and deployments.

Skills

Docker security

GitLab CI/CD

Kubernetes security

Linux hardening

Vulnerability scanning

Image signing

Bash/Python scripting

Tools

Trivy

Grype

Cosign

Sigstore

Helm

Container registries

Job description

This position is available only under an employment (labor) agreement.

The world’s digital experiences run on something invisible: the infrastructure and software that keep them fast, reliable, and secure. AtGcore,you’llhelp design and deliver that foundation for an AI-driven world.

We’rea global provider of infrastructure and software solutions forAI, cloud, network, and security,powering everything from real-time communication and streaming to enterprise AI and secure web applications. With210+ edge locations, 50+ cloud regions, and thousands of GPUs, your work here can reach users and businesses across the globe.

You’llcollaborate with leading technology partners such asIntel, NVIDIA, Dell, and Equinix, and work on platforms that power digital products used around the world. Our vision is simple: to connect the world to AI, anywhere, anytime.

Want to work on technology that goes beyonda single productor industry?Join a global team of550+professionalsbuilding infrastructure and software that supports the entire digital ecosystem.
We are looking for a talented DevOps/SRE Engineer to join our AI Inference Operations Team.

Job Description

The employee will be dedicated full-time to ensuring the security and license compliance of our Everywhere AI product, including scanning for open-source license violations and security vulnerabilities, as well as designing, building, and maintaining its CI/CD deployment pipeline.

What You Will Do

• Design, build, and maintain secure CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD.
• Implement automated vulnerability scanning for Docker images and dependencies.
• Identify, investigate, and remediate security vulnerabilities in container images.
• Harden Docker images by minimizing attack surfaces and applying security best practices.
• Implement container image signing and verification to ensure software supply chain integrity.
• Automate security checks and enforce security policies throughout the CI/CD lifecycle.
• Secure and maintain Kubernetes workloads, configurations, and deployments.

Qualifications

What We're Looking For

• Strong hands-on experience with Docker, container security, and image optimization.
• Practical experience building and maintaining GitLab CI/CD pipelines.
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes, including workload deployment, configuration, and security.
• Solid understanding of Linux security, system hardening, and vulnerability management.
• Experience with container vulnerability scanning tools (Trivy, Grype, or similar).
• Familiarity with container image signing and verification (Cosign, Sigstore).
• Strong scripting skills (Bash, Python) and a security-first mindset.

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, DevSecOps, or Platform Engineering.
• Experience implementing security controls in CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of Kubernetes security best practices, including RBAC, NetworkPolicies, Pod Security Standards, and admission controllers.
• Knowledge of software supply chain security, SBOMs, and artifact provenance.
• Experience working with minimal and hardened container images (Alpine, Distroless, Chainguard, or similar).
• Familiarity with Helm and container registries.
• Understanding of security standards and best practices (CIS Benchmarks, OWASP, NIST).

Nice to Have

• Experience with Kubernetes policy-as-code tools (OPA Gatekeeper, Kyverno).
• Familiarity with Kubernetes security tools (Falco, Kubescape, kube-bench).
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, Ansible).
• Knowledge of the SLSA framework and software supply chain security practices.
• Experience with automated dependency updates and vulnerability remediation (Renovate, Dependabot).

Additional Information

At Gcore, we want you to do your best work and enjoy the journey. Our benefits are designed to support your growth, well-being, and life beyond work:

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible working hours and hybrid or remote options, depending on your role
• Work from anywhere in the world for up to45 days per year
• Private medical insurance for you and your family*
• Extra paid vacation and sick leave days*
• Support for life’s important moments and celebrations
• Language courses to help you connect and grow
• Modern, welcoming offices with snacks, drinks, and entertainment*
• Team sports and social activities*

*Benefits may vary depending on your location.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide equal opportunity to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.