Senior DevOps Engineer

Office Location: Lower Manhattan, NY or Alexandria, VA About Accrete: Accrete is an agentic managed services company: an AI workforce that does high-stakes, judgement-heavy work for government and enterprise clients — at the economics of software, not labor. At the core is Accrete’s Knowledge Engine, a dynamic context graph that captures an organization’s tacit knowledge, resolves data across silos, and builds a living, auditable ground truth. Expert agents reason against that ground truth to act on complex, high-stakes decisions — not just answer questions about them. From national security to commercial operations, Accrete delivers the work on one platform, with unlimited expert agents and expert judgement. About Role: The Senior DevOps Engineer is a senior technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable infrastructure and deployment pipelines. This role drives the automation, monitoring, and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) processes to enable fast, secure, and efficient software delivery. The Senior AI Platform Engineer, Infrastructure collaborates with engineering teams to optimize system performance, reliability, and security while mentoring and guiding junior team members. Key Responsibilities: Lead the design, implementation, and management of cloud infrastructure and deployment pipelines.Develop and maintain automation tools for build, test, deployment, and infrastructure provisioning.Collaborate with software engineers, QA, and security teams to ensure robust CI/CD processes.Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements for scalability and reliability.Define and enforce best practices for infrastructure, configuration management, and security.Drive initiatives for disaster recovery, backup, and system resilience.Mentor and guide DevOps engineers and other technical team members.Stay current with emerging technologies, tools, and industry trends to continuously improve DevOps capabilities.Participate in architecture and design discussions to align DevOps strategies with business goals. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related experience.5+ years of experience in DevOps, system administration, or related roles.Deep expertise with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and infrastructure-as-code tools (Terraform, Terragrunt, and Helm).Strong scripting and programming skills (Python, Bash, Go, etc.).Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes).Proficient in CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI, or similar.Knowledge of security best practices and compliance requirements.Experience with monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack). Skills & Competencies: Proven experience supporting FedRAMP-authorized environments, including implementing, maintaining, and operating controls in accordance with FedRAMP Moderate or High requirements.Strong leadership and mentorship skills.Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.Ability to design scalable, secure, and fault-tolerant systems.Effective communication and collaboration skills across teams.Proactive approach to continuous improvement and innovation.Ability to manage complex projects and multiple priorities. Salary Range: 180k-210k The salary range provided reflects the estimated compensation for this role based on the expected qualifications and experience level. The final offer may vary depending on factors such as skills, experience, and alignment with role requirements. Cultural Fit & Values At Accrete, success goes beyond technical expertise—we value innovation, collaboration, and accountability. Our team members embody: Ownership & Accountability: Drive projects to completion with high standards and proactive problem-solvingTransparency & Communication: Share information openly and give/receive constructive feedbackStrategic Thinking & Problem-Solving: Analyze challenges critically and implement effective solutionsCollaboration & Professionalism: Contribute meaningfully as a team player and uphold mutual respectPassion for AI & Innovation: Stay curious, continuously learn, and push AI’s potentialGoing Beyond the Job Description: Seek opportunities to contribute beyond core responsibilitiesThese principles shape our culture, performance evaluations, and growth opportunities, ensuring we build a mission-driven organization together. Company Benefits Competitive Salary: Aligned with experience and market standardsComprehensive Insurance: Health, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family401(k) Plan: Build your financial future with our retirement savings planFlexible PTO & Hybrid Work: Take time off when needed and enjoy remote flexibility per company guidelinesGrowth & Development: Access professional learning opportunities and career advancement supportOnsite Perks: Enjoy catered lunches, snacks, and a fully stocked kitchenTeam Bonding: Company-sponsored happy hours and social events to connect and unwind