[Remote] Senior/Staff DevOps Engineer

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Skylight is a digital consultancy focused on improving public services through design and technology. They are seeking a Senior/Staff DevOps Engineer to work closely with developers to ensure reliable code releases, manage cloud infrastructure, and maintain security controls for federal agency systems handling sensitive data.ResponsibilitiesEngineer a great experience for developers working in web-based environments through automation, virtualization, and process improvementBuild and maintain CI/CD pipelines that let the team reliably and repeatedly release to production on demandManage cloud infrastructure and create and maintain infrastructure as code, standardizing deployment processesProtect sensitive data by applying security and privacy best practices, conducting audits and risk analyses, and planning and implementing remediations that meet federal security standardsAchieve technical excellence by advocating for and adhering to lean-agile engineering practices such as simple design and automated testingBuild up the organization's engineering capacity through coaching, knowledge sharing, and other enablement practicesSkillsUnderstand the general concepts of modern software development and can work closely with software engineersAble to work in a cloud-centric world, including managing disparate, interconnected systems and ensuring their availability, reliability, and resiliencyCan enable teams to deliver value to users and the business continuously (e.g., CI/CD pipelines)Know how to build secure, compliant applications and defend against common vulnerabilitiesCan work with software engineers to instrument applications and configure infrastructure for monitoring, metrics, alerting, logging, auditability, and complianceKnow how to create and maintain infrastructure as code and standardize deployment processesExperience mentoring engineers and raising the operational bar across a team or product (staff level)Ability to work successfully within a professional services environment (e.g., can communicate effectively with clients)Passionate about creating better public outcomes through great government servicesA mindset and work approach that aligns with our core valuesAbility to travel for work from time to timeAll work must be conducted within the U.S., excluding U.S. territories. Some federal contracts require U.S. citizenship to be eligible for employmentYou must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. now and in the future without sponsorshipAs a government contractor, you may be required to obtain a public trust or security clearanceYou may be required to complete a company background check successfullySome of our available roles are on federal contracts that require a degree or additional years of experience as a substituteExperience working in regulated or compliance-driven environments (e.g., FedRAMP, FISMA)Experience with AWS GovCloud or other government cloud environmentsExperience supporting systems that handle sensitive personal data (e.g., tax, financial, or benefits information)Prior experience working in the civic tech spaceExperience working in a remote-team environmentBenefitsMedical insurance, dental insurance, vision insuranceShort-term and long-term disability insuranceLife and AD&D insuranceDependent care FSA, healthcare FSA, health savings accountDollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 10% of your salary with no vesting periodFlexible paid-time-off policy (generally around 25 days per year), plus 11 paid federal holidaysUp to 12 weeks paid-time-off for all eligible new birth, adoption, or foster parentsPerformance rewards, including annual salary increase, annual performance bonus, spot bonuses, and stock optionsBusiness development / sales bonusesReferral bonusesAnnual $2,000 allowance for professional developmentAnnual $750 allowance for tech-related purchasesAnnual swag budget of $100 to display your Skylight pride with some merchandise (hoodies, hats, and more)Dollar-for-dollar charity donation matching, up to $500 per yearFlexible, remote-friendly work environmentAn environment that empowers you to unleash your superpowers for public goodCompany OverviewDice is the go-to career marketplace for tech professionals. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Drachten, Friesland, NLD, with a workforce of 201-500 employees. Its website is https://www.or-quest.nl/.