Senior DevOps Engineer

DigiCert

. Implement infrastructure automation, monitoring, and system reliability practices committed to providing 100% service availability .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $130,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Linux Systems Administration, Infrastructure Automation, and DevOps best practices, with a strong focus on security and operational excellence. Proficient in scripting and automation tools, cloud services, and system monitoring to enhance service availability and resiliency.

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Linux Systems AdministrationInfrastructure AutomationScripting and Automation (Ansible, Bash, Python, Packer, Terraform)AWS Services (EC2, IAM, VPC)Monitoring Systems and Custom Dashboards

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Hard Skills

Linux Systems AdministrationScripting and AutomationAWS ServicesInfrastructure as CodeZero-Touch ProvisioningNetworking (BGP)Release ManagementIncident ManagementCapacity PlanningObservability

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationCollaborationMentoringContinuous LearningSelf-Management

Tools & Technologies

AnsibleBashPythonPackerTerraformKentikSplunk

Industry Keywords

DevOpsSecOpsSystem ReliabilityOperational ReadinessDatacenter Operations

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudEC2LinuxPackerPythonSplunkTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Implement infrastructure automation, monitoring, and system reliability practices committed to providing 100% service availability
Perform forensic system administration and troubleshoot unfamiliar Linux systems and services
Apply a SecOps mindset focused on secure automation and hardened Linux system administration
Champion DevOps best practices including CI/CD, infrastructure as code, and zero-touch provisioning
Use best practices in release management, incident management, capacity planning, and operational readiness
Instrument services with visualization to speed triage and lower MTTR while preventing direct system access
Exert technical influence across senior engineers and the broader team
Mentor DevOps and engineering team members and foster continuous learning and improvement
Identify and implement opportunities to increase system resiliency
Implement technical direction for infrastructure, cloud, networking (BGP), and automation strategy
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents
Own and improve standard operating procedures and system documentation
Research, prototype, and implement technologies across cloud, virtualization, and hardware platforms

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong Linux systems administration background with a deep understanding of how Linux interacts with hardware (CPU, memory, disk, networking)
Advanced proficiency in scripting and automation using Ansible, Bash, Python, Packer, and Terraform
Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, IAM, VPC, etc.) and provisioning tools like Terraform and Packer
Experience with datacenter operations including racking, stacking, and remote system management
Proven ability to manage and configure systems at scale with zero-touch provisioning approaches
Experience managing monitoring systems and developing custom dashboards for observability
Solid understanding of networking within a Linux environment
Passion for operational excellence, security, and performance
Ability to self-manage, communicate effectively, and collaborate with diverse technical teams
Willingness and ability to learn new technologies as required
Nice to have: Experience with Kentik, Splunk, or similar network visibility and observability platforms
Nice to have: Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and pipeline architecture
Nice to have: Experience designing, developing, and maintaining RESTful APIs
Nice to have: Understanding of release management processes in large-scale environments

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive compensation and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings programs with company matching (401(k) or RRSP)
Generous paid time off, including holidays, and vacation
Paid parental leave and family support benefits
Life and disability coverage
Flexible spending and health savings options (where applicable)
Health and wellness support, including gym reimbursement and wellness programs
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential support for employees and families
Education assistance and professional development opportunities
Access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous learning resources
Employee referral bonus program and additional company perks and discounts
Internal rewards and recognition platform (Motivosity) to celebrate and acknowledge project wins, milestone achievements, and outstanding contributions
Business travel insurance and global employee support programs