Senior DevOps Engineer (AWS) - Evinova

AstraZeneca • Gaithersburg, MD

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

In this pivotal role, you will design, implement, and optimize robust cloud-based infrastructure and operational frameworks that enable rapid innovation and deliver exceptional system reliability. You will also guide and mentor team members, sharing your expertise in AWS CDK automation, Kubernetes, networking, and DevOps standard processes.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience: 7+ years in DevOps or cloud infrastructure roles, with significant experience in SaaS and multi-tenant platforms.
• Proven track record of mentoring team members.
• Cloud Expertise: Expert knowledge of AWS services, including VPC, IAM, EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, EKS, AWS WAF, AWS EventBridge, and AWS CloudTrail.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Deep proficiency in Docker, Kubernetes, Helm, and associated ecosystem tools.
• CI/CD Proficiency: Expertise in CI/CD tools such as ArgoCD and GitHub Actions.
• Infrastructure as Code (IaC) : Advanced experience with AWS CDK (TypeScript preferred) and CloudFormation.
• Networking: Strong understanding of AWS networking services such as VPCs, Transit Gateway, ALB, and Security Groups.
• Security: In-depth knowledge of IAM, AWS KMS, encryption standards, AWS WAF, and security compliance frameworks including NIST.
• Monitoring & Alerting: Extensive experience with OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, and AWS CloudTrail for monitoring and incident response.
• Data & ETL Pipelines: Familiarity with AWS Glue and Managed Kafka for real-time and batch data processing.
• Programming & Automation: Strong scripting and automation skills using TypeScript and Bash.
• Multi-Account AWS Management: Experience managing multiple AWS accounts with AWS Control Tower.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced expertise in AWS CDK, including building complex, reusable constructs and pipelines.
• Familiarity with Projen for automating CDK project configuration and management.
• Hands-on experience with Helm charts and Kubernetes manifests.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and AWS CloudWatch.
• Exposure to multi-tenant SaaS platforms and best practices.
• Experience working with AI tools and frameworks.
• Mentor & Leader: Enjoys mentoring team members and fostering a collaborative, innovation-driven team culture.
• Organized & Adaptable: Able to manage multiple priorities and thrive in a fast-pace environment.
• Innovative: Passionate about leveraging technology to solve complex problems and drive efficiency.
• Customer-Focused: Dedicated to building infrastructure that delivers measurable business and customer value.

Responsibilities

• Infrastructure Design & Management: Architect and manage scalable, multi-tenant AWS based infrastructure using AWS CDK, ensuring modular and maintainable codebases.
• Kubernetes & EKS : Lead the deployment and management of Kubernetes clusters using Amazon EKS, implementing standard processes for scalability and security.
• CI/CD Pipelines : Build, manage, and enhance automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure efficient, reliable deployments using tools like ArgoCD and GitHub Actions.
• IAM Role Management: Design, maintain, and optimize IAM roles, policies, and guardrails to ensure least privilege access across AWS resources.
• Networking: Architect and maintain AWS networking components such as VPCs, Transit Gateway, ALB, and Security Groups, ensuring robust security and performance.
• Security & Compliance: Implement DevSecOps standard processes, including IAM security, encryption standards, and compliance with industry regulations (GXP, GDPR, HIPAA, NIST).
• AWS WAF & Firewall Policies : Design and implement firewall policies and AWS WAF configurations to protect applications from web threats.
• Automation: Lead efforts to automate infrastructure provisioning, application releases, and ETL workflows, reducing manual intervention and improving efficiency.
• Monitoring & Incident Response : Develop and implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using OpenTelemetry, Prometheus, Grafana, AWS CloudWatch, and AWS CloudTrail.
• AWS EventBridge & CloudTrail: Utilize AWS EventBridge for event-driven automation and troubleshoot security and operational issues using AWS CloudTrail.
• Governance & Strategic Input: Drive governance processes, including security reviews cost optimization, and operational consistency across the platform.
• AWS Control Tower & Multi-Account Management: Manage multiple AWS account using AWS Control Tower and best practices for account isolation.
• AI & Machine Learning: Exposure to AI tools and frameworks is a plus.
• Mentorship & Leadership: Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers, fostering culture of learning and collaboration. Provide technical leadership in the adoption of AW CDK and best practices for cloud automation.
• Collaboration: Partner with cross-functional teams, including product management and security, to align DevOps strategies with business goals and ensure cohesive development and operational workflows.

Benefits

• Benefits offered included a qualified retirement program [401(k) plan]; paid vacation and holidays; paid leaves; and, health benefits including medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision coverage in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees