Senior DevOps Engineer

TheIncLab

. Support core DevOps responsibilities with emphasis on Kubernetes administration and Site Reliability Engineering .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $125,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in DevOps and Site Reliability Engineering with a strong focus on Kubernetes administration, CI/CD pipeline management, and infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform and Ansible. Proficient in AWS services and implementing monitoring and observability systems to ensure system reliability and performance.

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Kubernetes AdministrationCI/CD Pipeline ManagementAWS Services ProficiencyInfrastructure Automation with TerraformMonitoring and Observability Implementation

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Hard Skills

KubernetesTerraformAnsibleGitLab CI/CDAWS EC2AWS S3AWS RDSLinux System AdministrationWindows System AdministrationPython

Soft Skills

TroubleshootingIncident ResponseCross-Functional Communication

Tools & Technologies

GitLabCloudWatchDatadogCloudTrailHelm

Certifications & Qualifications

AWS CertificationCKA Kubernetes Certification

Industry Keywords

Site Reliability EngineeringInfrastructure EngineeringInfrastructure-as-CodeSecurity Best PracticesCapacity Planning

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AnsibleAWSCloudEC2KubernetesLinuxPythonTerraform

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support core DevOps responsibilities with emphasis on Kubernetes administration and Site Reliability Engineering
Manage deployment, system uptime, performance, and observability across environments
Manage CI/CD pipelines, cloud infrastructure, and production operations
Collaborate with developers and QA to create reliable deployment paths from local development to production
Manage self-hosted GitLab instances and ensure secure, performant operation
Build, maintain, and improve CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or similar tools
Automate infrastructure provisioning, deployment, and maintenance using Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or related technologies
Implement infrastructure-as-code practices across AWS, Kubernetes, bare-metal, and other environments
Design and implement monitoring, alerting, and observability systems
Respond to incidents, lead root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures
Establish and evolve SLOs and SLIs for measurable system reliability
Participate in on-call rotation and build automation to reduce human intervention
Drive capacity planning, performance tuning, and cost optimization initiatives
Promote and install Helm packages in the appropriate production environment
Triage environment-specific issues and support cross-functional communication
Implement and enforce infrastructure security best practices, including IAM, RBAC, and least privilege
Design configuration management systems across environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering roles
Hands-on experience and proficiency with AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, and IAM
Experience with infrastructure automation using Terraform, Ansible, or similar technologies
Experience deploying and managing infrastructure using Helm, Kubernetes, Terraform, and/or Ansible
Solid knowledge of Linux system administration
Strong skills in Windows system administration environments
Proven experience managing and automating GitLab, including CI/CD pipelines
Proficiency in at least one programming or scripting language, such as Python or Bash
Experience implementing monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions, including CloudWatch, Datadog, and CloudTrail
Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and high-availability system design
Familiarity with Git and GitLab workflows
Strong troubleshooting and incident response skills, with a focus on automation and root cause analysis
AWS certification or equivalent practical experience preferred
CKA Kubernetes certification or equivalent practical experience preferred
Knowledge of cloud cost optimization and efficiency practices preferred
Experience with self-hosted GitLab instances and CI/CD pipelines preferred
EKS or Rubix Cluster experience preferred
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be willing and eligible to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance at the Secret or Top-Secret level

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid and flexible work schedules
Professional development programs
Training and certification reimbursement
Extended and floating holiday schedule
Paid time off and paid volunteer time
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
Wellness, Mental Health, and Employee Assistance Programs
Supplemental Life Insurance options for employees and family members
401(k) plan options with employer matching
Incentive bonuses for eligible clearances, performance, and employee referrals
A company culture that values individual strengths, career goals, and contributions to the team