Solid understanding of CI/CD principles with platforms like GitLab or Jenkins
Proficiency in scripting languages like Python and Bash for automation
Experience with implementing security best practices in container images
Preferably holds CKS/CKA and AWS Certifications
Responsibilities
Design and maintain AWS infrastructure using Terraform
Collaborate with development and QA teams for CI/CD pipeline automation
Manage and scale Kubernetes (EKS) clusters
Implement IAM best practices and security protocols
Oversee operational health and stability of digital platforms
Set up infrastructure monitoring with tools like Datadog
Assist and support internal and external stakeholders in DevOps tasks
Coach and mentor the DevOps team, ensuring value creation
Coordinate critical support activities for system health
Assess performance of direct reports and develop their careers
Benefits
Generous paid time off policy including vacation and personal days
Paid family leave and community service days
Educational reimbursement opportunities
401(k) matching contribution
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Full Job Description
Lead High Impact DevOps Transformation
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on DevOps Technical Lead to join our team and lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, secure, and high-performing AWS cloud infrastructure. The ideal candidate will bring deep technical expertise across AWS services, Kubernetes (EKS), CloudFormation/Terraform, Security, Networking and modern CI/CD pipelines to drive operational excellence and automation across our environments. The candidate will lead a small team of direct reports.
What You'll do
Design, build, and maintain robust infrastructure on AWS using infrastructure-as-code tools like Terraform.
Collaborate closely with development and QA teams to implement automated CI/CD pipelines for consistent, reliable deployments.
Manage and scale Kubernetes (EKS) clusters to support containerized applications.
Ensure infrastructure security by implementing IAM best practices, encryption protocols, and network hardening.
Own the operational health, stability, and availability of customer-facing and internal digital platforms.
Implement infrastructure monitoring and observability using tools such as Datadog, with a focus on performance tuning and proactive alerting.
Implement patch management strategies for Linux environments to ensure compliance and security.
Assist with customer support, both internal (developers, QA, architects) and external (other Hilti employees, customers).
Guide, help and unblock internal and external DevOps engineers in their day-to-day tasks.
Coordinate critical support activities like release deployment, production environment monitoring and development/architecture/QA cohort support to ensure system and environment health and performance.
Be the subject matter expert on key areas of technology which the team leverages to deliver business results.
Coach and mentor the DevOps team and ensure the value creation for customers and company.
Be a role model and set examples - convey the company's values: integrity, courage, team spirit and commitment.
Ensure consistent people development in terms of career path, skills and working methods.
Assess and monitor performance of direct reports.
What You'll Bring
5+ years of experience providing technical leadership within DevOps or Infrastructure teams, acting as a subject matter expert responsible for hands-on delivery, technical guidance, and operational strategy
Strong expertise in CloudFormation/Terraform and infrastructure automation.
In addition to a competitive base salary and bonus potential, we offer a robust benefits package including a generous paid time off policy that includes vacation, personal days, health & wellness, and 2 days per year to give back in your local community, paid family leave, educational reimbursement, 401(k) matching, medical/dental/vision coverage, and a variety of other benefits to fit the needs of our employees.
About Hilti, Inc
Hilti is a multinational company that develops, manufactures, and markets products for the construction, building maintenance, and mining industries. The company offers a wide range of products, including power tools, fastening systems, and software solutions. Hilti operates in more than 120 countries and has over 29,000 employees worldwide. The company was founded in 1941 in Liechtenstein and is now headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Hilti is known for its innovative products and services, and has won numerous awards for its commitment to sustainability and social responsibility.
