Senior DevOps Engineer

About Keyfactor

Keyfactor is dedicated to securely connecting people, machines, and AI by providing the leading trust infrastructure solutions for digital identities. Serving top enterprises and government agencies worldwide, Keyfactor offers a platform backed by a passionate global team that values innovation, fast-paced work, and mutual support. This opportunity is ideal for individuals seeking meaningful work and a supportive environment.

Job Overview

We are looking for a Senior DevOps Engineer to enhance developer workflows and ensure efficient software release processes. This role focuses on driving automation, architecting reliable infrastructure, and upholding stringent security and availability standards. It requires hands-on building and maintenance of both on-premise and cloud-based environments, with a strong emphasis on containerization, CI/CD pipelines, virtualization, and Infrastructure as Code.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and implementation of automated infrastructure and deployment systems.
• Design and manage scalable container orchestration solutions for application deployment.
• Enhance continuous integration and continuous delivery pipelines to streamline development processes.
• Continuously monitor system performance and security while implementing proactive improvements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to refine automation and deployment techniques.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code to ensure consistent environment provisioning.
• Provide mentorship and technical support to junior engineers, promoting their growth.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• At least 4 years of relevant experience in DevOps, Platform Engineering, or IT infrastructure.
• Strong familiarity with current DevOps and platform engineering trends and best practices.
• Proficiency in scripting, version control systems, and infrastructure management principles.
• Comprehensive understanding of system reliability, security protocols, and performance tuning.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills coupled with strategic and innovative thinking.
• Advanced expertise in automating infrastructure deployment and management.
• In-depth knowledge of container technologies and orchestration platforms, especially Kubernetes.
• Experience optimizing and scaling CI/CD workflows.
• Proven ability to lead complex projects and influence strategic technical decisions.
• Strong mentorship abilities to guide and develop junior team members.

Compensation and Benefits

Salary is competitive and will be aligned with candidate experience.

• Monthly company-wide day off on the second Friday (except November and December).
• Comprehensive global benefits package.
• Paid parental leave and extensive adoption and fertility support tailored to regional policies.
• Generous global time-off policies.
• Employee-driven initiatives including Key Contributors & Culture Committees and DEIB programs.
• Health and wellness resources, including allowances, mindfulness app memberships, and Wellness Wednesdays.
• Community engagement through Global Volunteer Day and company-supported volunteer time.
• Frequent professional development opportunities and company-wide meetings encouraging team building.

Core Values

• Trust and integrity guide all relationships and business activities.
• Customer focus drives all strategic and operational decisions.
• Commitment to continuous innovation ensures leadership in technology.
• Operating with agility to adapt and excel in dynamic environments.
• Respect for diversity, equity, inclusion, empathy, and openness.
• Teamwork as essential to achieving shared goals and company success.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

Keyfactor is an inclusive employer welcoming veterans and individuals with disabilities. Applicants needing accommodations can contact the People team to arrange support at any point in the hiring process.