Summary
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A hybrid lead DevOps engineering position responsible for standardizing cloud machine images and automating their creation, testing, patching, and refresh. You will build infrastructure as code, automate compute provisioning through CI/CD, integrate security and compliance controls, establish monitoring and reporting, and lead modernization and cost-optimization initiatives while guiding distributed engineering teams.
Highlights
Full-time lead engineering role combining AWS infrastructure automation, security, CI/CD, cost optimization, and technical leadership, with a hybrid work arrangement.
Description
Role: Lead AWS DevOps Engineer - AMI Lifecycle & Infrastructure Automation
Location: Dallas, TX or Denver, CO (3 days onsite per week)
Job Type- Full Time
What You'll Do
Lead the standardization and management of AWS AMIs (Amazon Machine Image) across enterprise workloads.Build and automate AMI creation, testing, patching, and refresh pipelines.Develop Infrastructure-as-Code solutions using Terraform and AWS-native services.Automate EC2 and Auto Scaling Group provisioning through CI/CD pipelines.Embed vulnerability scanning, remediation, and compliance controls into the image lifecycle.Implement monitoring, alerting, dashboards, and operational reporting.Drive AWS cost optimization initiatives and infrastructure modernization efforts.Partner with Cloud, Security, Application, and DevOps teams to remove blockers and enable automated releases.Provide technical leadership to offshore engineers and act as the primary client-facing technical lead.
What We're Looking For
8+ years in Cloud Infrastructure, DevOps, or Platform Engineering.Strong AWS expertise across EC2, ASG, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, and Systems Manager.Hands-on experience with Terraform and Infrastructure as Code.Deep experience building CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab, or AWS CodePipeline.Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar.Experience with vulnerability management, security automation, and DevSecOps practices.Proven ability to lead technical discussions and work directly with client stakeholders.Experience leading distributed onsite/offshore teams.
Nice to Have
AWS DevOps Engineer or Solutions Architect certification.Java experience.Experience with enterprise image management, golden AMIs, or cloud platform engineering.Exposure to FinOps and cloud cost optimization initiatives.
