🚀 Senior DevSecOps Engineer –
100% AWS-Based Project (No Azure)
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Location:
Chicago, IL (Local Candidates Only – 3 Days Onsite per Week)
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Contract Length:
Long-term (Initial 6 Months, Strong Potential for Extension)
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Local candidates only – must be available for 3 days onsite in Chicago, IL.
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Immediate start available.
🔹W2 Only - No C2C candidates are acceptable
Overview
We’re seeking a
Senior DevSecOps Engineer
with deep expertise in
AWS and Kubernetes
to join a high-impact client engagement. This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in modern cloud-native, security-driven environments and enjoys hands-on problem-solving, automation, and scalability challenges.
This position requires
3 days onsite in Chicago
each week — travel expenses are covered.
Key Responsibilities
Manage and optimize complex
Kubernetes environments
, including
Helm chart troubleshooting and deployment automation
.
Build and enhance
CI/CD pipelines
— ideally leveraging
Harness
or similar tools.
Champion
DevSecOps best practices
, integrating security seamlessly into development and deployment workflows.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable, and reliable cloud infrastructure solutions.
Engage in long-term client initiatives, with opportunities for extension beyond the initial term.
Required Skills \& Experience
Proven expertise with
Kubernetes
and
Helm chart troubleshooting
.
Strong hands-on experience with
CI/CD pipeline automation
(Harness experience preferred).
Solid background in
DevSecOps
, emphasizing cloud security integration.
Deep proficiency in
AWS cloud environments
(❌
No Azure or on-premises
experience required).
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with
Argo CD
or similar deployment tools.
Prior
consulting or client-facing
project experience.
Ability to thrive in
fast-paced environments
and collaborate across vendors and teams.
Not a Fit If You’re Focused On
Traditional platform engineering (e.g., landing zones, EC2/compute, IAM, networking, FinOps).
Azure or on-premises infrastructures — this is a
100% AWS-based role
.
Why Join
Long-term opportunity with high strategic impact.
Competitive contract rate with travel expenses covered.
Exposure to
cutting-edge DevSecOps practices
and enterprise-level AWS implementations.