Senior DevOps Specialist

VIA

$165K — $195K *
Information Technology
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related degree
  • 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering role
  • Deep understanding of IT infrastructure integration, Unix/Linux, and application data flows
  • High proficiency in application deployment tools like Kubernetes and Terraform
  • Experience with AWS; Azure or GCP is a plus
  • Proficiency in Python and shell scripting languages
  • Ability to manage priorities across multiple development cycles and build strong stakeholder relationships

Responsibilities

  • Help shape and operate infrastructure and deployment systems
  • Contribute to the design and maintenance of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines
  • Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices
  • Partner with security teams to embed compliance and security into pipelines
  • Work closely with engineering leadership for resource allocation and project planning
  • Identify and implement AI tools to automate DevOps processes
  • Lead initiatives to enhance system reliability and observability

Benefits

  • Fully funded top-tier health benefits for employees and their families
  • Up to 24 weeks of paid parental leave and a ramp-back program
  • Flexible Vacation Policy with no set limit on time off
  • Remote work flexibility, including the option to work remotely for up to 2 months per year
  • Individualized growth opportunities and access to learning programs
  • Transportation benefits to support commuting costs
  • In-person team bonding events
Full Job Description
As a Senior DevOps Specialist, you will join VIA's DevOps team to help drive the deployment, security, and reliability of our Web3 data and identity protection solutions. You won't wait to be handed a problem. You'll identify what matters, bring a clear point of view on how to address it, and lead work through to completion in close partnership with the rest of the DevOps team. You will take ownership of key components of VIA's infrastructure while shaping the broader technical direction alongside your teammates, leveraging AI-driven automation and infrastructure-as-code to replace manual processes and ensure our platform meets rigorous security requirements. In this role, you will: - Help shape and operate infrastructure and deployment systems - Contribute to the design, build, and maintenance of the cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment tooling that engineering teams rely on every day - Drive reliability and observability - Implement monitoring, alerting, and incident response practices that keep systems healthy and surface issues before customers feel them - Champion security and compliance - Partner with security and compliance teammates to ensure infrastructure aligns with VIA's security obligations (e.g., CJIS, CMMC, and SOC 2), embedding security controls into automated pipelines rather than bolting them on - Partner across the engineering organization - Work closely with engineering leadership, Client Delivery Leads, and product teams to ensure infrastructure work is properly prioritized and accounted for during project planning and resource allocation - Partner with the team to identify and implement AI tools and agents - Identify and implement AI tools and agents to eliminate manual bottlenecks across the DevOps lifecycle, including automated remediation, log anomaly detection, infrastructure-as-code generation and review, and compliance evidence collection Requirements What you will bring to this role: - Bachelor's or master's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems, or a related degree - 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering role, with demonstrated success in a high-growth technical environment - Deep technical understanding of IT infrastructure integration, Unix/Linux, (e.g., DNS, storage systems, firewalls, etc.), TCP/UDP/IP behavior, and application data flows between systems - a must have - High proficiency in application deployment (e.g., Kubernetes, IaC e.g. Terraform, Docker), configuration and monitoring (e.g., System logs, Kibana, Grafana, etc.) - In-depth experience with AWS; Azure, or GCP cloud service providers a bonus - Experience managing network infrastructure, protocols, troubleshooting, and security (e.g., firewalls, security groups, OS/container hardening, PEN testing) - Experience adhering to the standards of compliance frameworks (e.g. CJIS, CMMC, SOC2) - Proficiency in Python and shell script languages - Proven ability to independently manage priorities and plan effectively across multiple upcoming development cycles (sprints), anticipating future dependencies and resource needs - Proven track record building strong stakeholder relationships, with excellent interpersonal and presentation skills to effectively communicate and influence - Experience or interest in the following skills is also a plus: - Deployment of blockchain nodes (e.g., experience with configuration of Ethereum miners) - Application orchestration - Service mesh technology (e.g., Istio) - Managing IoT devices as part of an Operational Technology system Benefits What can VIA do for you? VIA offers competitive rewards and benefits, flexible work options, and individualized mentoring and growth opportunities. Here are just a few of our VIAneers' favorite perks: - Compensation: - This role has a salary range of $165,000-$195,000 USD - US 401(k) plan with up to 5% employer contribution - Health: A fully funded, top-tier health benefits plan, including vision and dental coverage, fully covered from day one, for your whole family - Family Support: Up to 24 weeks paid parental leave, a 4-week paid ramp-back program, and a $10K family forming benefit (covering fertility treatments, adoption, and surrogacy) - Time off: Flexible Vacation Policy with no set annual limit or accrual period, Summer Fridays, and an extended holiday period in December - Remote work: Ability to enjoy the best of both worlds with flexibility to work from home as needed, as well as access to four well-located offices, designed for collaboration and stocked with everything you could need - Opportunities to work remotely from eligible locations for up to 2 months per year - Growth: Individualized growth opportunities, including internal and external mentorship panels, custom goals and feedback sessions, and/or access to learning and development programs, including VIA's unrivaled leadership program - A dedicated wellness advisor to help you navigate the programs and opportunities available at VIA - Transit: Benefits to support commuting costs - Connection: In-person events to foster team bonding and collaboration across different teams Read more about our benefits and perks here.

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