Senior DevSecOps Systems Administrator/Remote

Job Summary

Senior DevSecOps Systems Administrator (Remote) at Apetan Consulting, United States. Lead secure infrastructure design, automation, and CI/CD pipeline management with a competitive salary of $184,599 per year.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain secure on‑premises and cloud infrastructure.
• Develop, configure, and monitor CI/CD pipelines with integrated security controls.
• Automate provisioning, configuration management, and compliance using IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation).
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to embed security early in the software lifecycle.
• Perform vulnerability assessments, patch management, and incident response for infrastructure components.
• Maintain documentation, runbooks, and service level objectives for all environments.
• Continuously evaluate emerging technologies and recommend improvements for reliability, scalability, and security.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of systems administration experience in Linux/Windows environments.
• Strong background in DevOps practices (CI/CD, IaC, container orchestration).
• Hands‑on expertise with security tooling (SAST, DAST, secret scanning, compliance frameworks).
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and networking concepts.
• Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Knowledge of monitoring and logging solutions (Prometheus, ELK, Splunk).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred Experience

• Certifications such as AWS Certified Security, Certified DevSecOps Engineer, or similar.
• Experience with Kubernetes security hardening.
• Familiarity with GDPR, HIPAA, or other regulatory compliance requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary: $184,599 per year (fixed). Comprehensive health, dental, vision plans, 401(k) matching, flexible PTO, and remote‑work allowance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does a Senior DevSecOps Systems Administrator do?

They design and secure infrastructure, automate CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud resources, and ensure security compliance across all environments.

Is this position fully remote?

Yes, the role is 100% remote, allowing you to work from anywhere within the United States.

What experience is required for this job?

At least 5 years of Linux/Windows systems administration, strong DevOps and security skills, and hands‑on experience with cloud platforms and automation tools.