Senior Devops Engineer (100% Remote)

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 103,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Contract role

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure. The role emphasizes automation, cost optimization, secure configurations, and strong collaboration with software teams.

You will build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, manage AKS clusters, and implement monitoring via Splunk and Datadog. This is a fully remote contract position based in the United States with competitive hourly pay.

Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Azure including VMs, networking and monitoring.
• Proficient in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and GitHub.
• Scripting skills in PowerShell and Python (or Bash) for automation.
• Experience with AKS and container orchestration in Azure.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure on Azure.
• Automate provisioning/configuration of Azure resources via IaC tools.
• Monitor and optimize cost and performance of Azure resources.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters and containerized services in AKS.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps and Azure Repos.
• Create automation scripts in PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Ensure security best practices and perform security audits in Azure.
• Set up monitoring/observability with Splunk and Datadog.
• Collaborate with dev teams and mentor juniors.

Skills

Azure experience

CI/CD pipelines

Scripting (PowerShell/Python/Bash)

AKS & Kubernetes

Tools

Azure DevOps

Azure Repos

GitHub

Splunk

Datadog

Job description

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using Azure services. We need a skilled subject matter expert. The ideal candidate will be responsible for ensuring high availability, fault tolerance, and compliance with industry standards. You will automate the provisioning and configuration of Azure resources, manage Kubernetes clusters, and build CI/CD pipelines to enhance the software delivery process.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and manage scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using Azure services.
• Automate provisioning and configuration of Azure resources using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools.
• Monitor and optimize the performance and cost-efficiency of Azure resources.
• Manage and maintain Kubernetes clusters and containerized services in Microsoft Azure (AKS).
• Design and manage secure Azure networking infrastructure, including VNets and VPN Gateways.
• Implement and support DevOps toolchains, including Azure Repos and GitHub.
• Configure and manage operational monitoring and observability tools like Splunk and Datadog.
• Develop and maintain automation workflows to improve software delivery pipelines.
• Manage relational and non-relational databases and support application and reporting needs.
• Integrate and maintain enterprise tools and messaging systems such as RabbitMQ.
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps.
• Develop automation scripts using PowerShell, Python, or other scripting languages.
• Implement and manage security best practices within the Azure environment.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and conduct regular security audits.
• Set up and manage monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and system performance issues.
• Collaborate with software development and cross-functional teams.
• Stay up-to-date with Azure services and DevOps tools.
• Mentor and provide guidance to junior DevOps engineers.
• Develop and maintain disaster recovery plans and backup strategies.

Essential Skills

• Hands-on Microsoft Azure experience including VMs, Monitoring, Azure AD, and resource management.
• Experience in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, specifically with Azure DevOps.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Expertise in Azure networking, including VNets, Subnets, VPN Gateways, ExpressRoute, NSGs, and load balancers/firewalls.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration in Azure (AKS).
• Experience with DevOps toolchains like Azure Repos, GitHub, SonarQube, and HashiCorp Vault.
• Knowledge of operational monitoring tools such as Splunk and Datadog.
• Familiarity with industry standards and regulatory requirements such as GDPR, HIPAA, or SOC 2.
• Experience in security audits and vulnerability assessments.

Work Environment

Join a fast-growing industry supported by the stability of a large company, yet with the innovative spirit and dynamics of a small start-up. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and enjoy an environment that encourages continuous learning and improvement.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $75.00 - $85.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your jobclassification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may besubject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefitsavailable for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Minneapolis, MN.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 3, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully remote position.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications withoutregard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability,sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protectedby law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification oradjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability,please email [e-mail] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in thecity and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicantswith arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process,including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applicationsand qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, youacknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.