Lead Devops Engineer (W2 Only) Dallas, TX Local only

Job Title: Lead DevOps Engineer (W2 Only) Location: Dallas, TX, Local Only Phone Skype Job Description: Role Overview As the Lead DevOps Engineer, you will be the primary architect and strategist for our cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and reliability frameworks. You will lead the transition toward a "Security-by-Design" culture, driving the technical roadmap for DevSecOps and Observability. This role is a blend of hands-on engineering, architectural leadership, and mentorship, ensuring our platforms are scalable, secure, and resilient. DevSecOps: • Integrate security controls into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, IaC scanning). • Automate vulnerability scanning for code, containers, and cloud resources. • Manage secrets and identity access using tools like HashiCorp Vault or AWS Secrets Manager. • Collaborate with developers for secure coding practices and threat modeling. Observability: • Design and implement monitoring and alerting systems for applications and infrastructure. • Deploy and manage APM tools (e.g., Datadog, New Relic, AppDynamics). • Configure logging and tracing solutions (ELK/EFK stack, OpenTelemetry). • Set up dashboards and alerts for performance, availability, and security metrics. • Optimize observability for microservices and Kubernetes environments. Required Skills • DevOps Tools: Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps. • Security Tools: SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, Snyk, Trivy. • Observability Tools: Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/EFK, OpenTelemetry. • Cloud Platforms: AWS/Azure/GCP with security and monitoring services. • Containerization: Docker, Kubernetes. • IaC: Terraform, Ansible. • Programming/Scripting: Python, Bash Soft Skills • Strong collaboration across Dev, Ops, and Security teams. • Analytical mindset for troubleshooting and performance tuning. • Ability to work in agile and fast-paced environments. Sudhanshu Kumar Gaur || Direct: 732 808 8087 || 732 733 2060 EXT: 115