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Director, DevOps Engineering

M3
Location
Lawrenceville, Georgia, United States
Posted
24 days ago
Department
Platform & DevSecOps Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • 5-8 years of experience in DevOps, Release Engineering, or Software Engineering
  • 5+ years in leadership roles managing engineering or DevOps teams
  • Proven experience building and scaling CI/CD pipeline architecture and release processes
  • Deep experience with CI/CD pipelines and tooling (e.g., GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins)
  • Deep experience with DevSecOps tooling, including SAST/DAST/SCA platforms
Nice to have
  • Experience embedding security checks directly into CI/CD pipelines and partnering with security teams on vulnerability remediation SLAs
  • Cloud certifications (AWS, Azure, GCP)
  • Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS)
  • DevSecOps-related certifications
What the job really is

The Director of DevOps Engineering is responsible for overseeing the CI/CD pipeline architecture and ensuring the integration of automated security controls throughout the pipeline. This role involves leading a technical team, managing release strategies, and collaborating with various departments to enhance software delivery processes. The director will also focus on building ephemeral environments, implementing progressive delivery patterns, and driving continuous improvement through metrics and feedback.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant leadership responsibilities and requires hands-on technical skills
  • Emphasis on collaboration with multiple teams may require strong interpersonal skills
  • Fast-paced environment may lead to managing multiple initiatives simultaneously
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Freshness4/5
Career value5/5
Role clarity5/5
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