Sr. DevOps Engineer

Title: Sr. DevOps Engineer

Location: Remote, working EST timezone

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 6-month Contract to Hire

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our client is seeking a Sr. DevOps Engineer for a remote, 6-month contract-to-hire position. In this role, you will architect, build, and operate scalable, cost-efficient AWS cloud infrastructure, with a focus on serverless and containerized services such as Lambda, Fargate, ECS, and Docker. You will be responsible for automating infrastructure using Terraform and AWS tools, developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and engineering secure research enclaves and data-lake interfaces with robust compliance to HIPAA and NIST SP 800-171 standards. The Sr. DevOps Engineer will champion security-first operations, enforce IAM best practices, and collaborate with clinicians, bioinformaticians, and data scientists to productionize ML and AI workflows that advance pediatric care. This role requires technical leadership, mentoring of junior engineers, and a passion for continuous learning, operational excellence, and cross-functional collaboration.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Architect, build, and operate scalable AWS cloud infrastructure with serverless and containerized services (Lambda, Fargate, ECS, Docker)

Design and implement reusable Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, SAM, or AWS CDK

Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines (CodePipeline, GitHub Actions) with automated testing and streamlined account provisioning

Engineer secure research enclaves and data-lake interfaces with least-privilege, role-based access controls and user-friendly GUIs

Ensure compliance with cloud security best practices, HIPAA, and NIST SP 800-171 standards; develop standardized templates and guardrails to enforce policy and reliability

Enforce security-first operations including IAM best practices, encryption by default, automated backups, and disaster-recovery drills

Collaborate with clinicians, bioinformaticians, and data scientists to productionize ML and AI workflows that advance pediatric care

Provide technical leadership, share DevOps best practices, and mentor junior engineers to elevate team capabilities

Monitor cloud usage and recommend optimizations to reduce spend without compromising performance

Promote a culture of operational excellence, continuous learning, and knowledge sharing within the team WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field

8+ years of professional DevOps experience with AWS, Docker, Git, and Linux

Proven expertise in AWS architecture and Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation, SAM, AWS CDK)

Proficiency in scripting and software development using Python and Bash (or similar languages)

Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines, observability tools, and security automation

Experience with container orchestration and cloud-native patterns (Lambda, Fargate, ECS, Docker)

Familiarity with Git-based workflows and version control best practices

Experience working in regulated or security-conscious environments (healthcare or government) is a plus

Excellent problem-solving skills and a pragmatic approach to technical challenges

Strong communication skills-able to explain complex systems to technical and non-technical audiences

Collaborative mindset with ability to partner across cross-functional teams, including clinicians and data scientists

Passion for continuous learning, knowledge sharing, and mentoring junior engineers

Experience championing cloud security best practices, compliance (HIPAA, NIST SP 800-171), and reliability

Nice-to-have: AWS certifications (Solutions Architect Associate/Professional, DevOps Engineer)

Nice-to-have: Exposure to big-data tools and services (Spark, Athena, Glue, S3-based data lakes)

Nice-to-have: Experience with frontend development or internal tools (React or similar frameworks)

Nice-to-have: Familiarity with additional compliance standards such as FedRAMP

Disclaimer: Brooksource, Medasource, and Calculated Hire are part of the Eight Eleven Group family of companies and operate under Eight Eleven Group, LLC. All employees receive the same benefits, policies, and terms of employment.

EEO:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related conditions), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Benefits & Perks:

Eight Eleven Group offers competitive medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care FSA, and supplemental coverage with plans that can fit each employee's needs. We offer a 401k plan that includes a company match and is fully vested after you become eligible, paid time off, sick time, and paid company holidays. We also offer an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides services like virtual counseling, financial services, legal services, life coaching, etc.

Pay Disclaimer:

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.

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