Email Opening Apply Now Title DevOps Engineer - Remote  Position DevOps Engineer   Description Universal Background Screening is a leading provider of compliant, accurate, and high-quality background screening solutions. We serve organizations across various industries, helping them make informed hiring decisions through advanced technology, superior customer service, and adherence to industry regulations.?    Job Summary:  The Dev Ops Engineer brings a strong foundation in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, and a working knowledge of information security practices. This role is integral to maintaining reliable, scalable, and secure delivery pipelines across our platform ecosystem. The ideal candidate is equally comfortable automating deployments and hardening environments against security threats.    Key Responsibilities:    DevOps & Infrastructure  Design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support continuous delivery of applications across multiple environments  Manage and optimize cloud infrastructure on AWS (or Azure), including computer, networking, storage, and managed services  Automate operational tasks including provisioning, configuration management, patching, and monitoring using tools like Ansible or similar  Support containerized workloads using Docker and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes or ECS)  Monitor system health, set up alerting, and participate in incident response and root cause analysis  Collaborate with development and QA teams to improve build reliability, deployment frequency, and system resilience   Information Security  Apply security best practices across cloud environments including IAM policies, least-privilege access, secrets management, and network segmentation  Assist with vulnerability scanning, patch management, and remediation tracking across infrastructure and application layers  Support compliance initiatives by implementing controls aligned with frameworks such as SOC 2, NIST, or ISO 27001  Integrate security tooling into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST, dependency scanning) as part of a DevSecOps approach  Participate in security reviews, threat modeling exercises, and risk assessments  Manage and audit access controls, certificates, and secrets using tools such as AWS Secrets Manager, HashiCorp Vault, or equivalent  Assist in responding to security incidents, conducting log analysis, and supporting forensic investigations as needed    Required Qualifications:  3+ years of hands-on DevOps or platform engineering experience  Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)  Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI  Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/ECS)  Solid scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell  Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)  Foundational understanding of information security principles, network security, and secure configuration practices  Familiarity with secrets management, certificate lifecycle management, and access control frameworks  Experience with logging and observability platforms (CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk, or similar)    Preferred Qualifications:  Security certification or coursework (CompTIA Security+, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent)  Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Qualys, Tenable, Snyk, or similar)  Familiarity with compliance frameworks: SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, or CIS Benchmarks  Experience supporting DevSecOps practices including automated security gates in pipelines  Background in a regulated industry (healthcare, financial services, or background screening)  Exposure to SIEM tools and security event log management  Experience working with onshore/offshore distributed engineering teams  Special Requirements:  Must be proficient in the English language, both written and verbal.  Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.  Ability to lift 50 pounds.    Technical Environment:  You will work with:  AWS cloud infrastructure and managed services  GitHub / Azure DevOps for source control and CI/CD  Docker and Kubernetes/ECS for containerized workloads  Terraform for infrastructure automation  .NET-based applications deployed in cloud and hybrid environments  SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other relational data stores  Monitoring and alerting tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, or similar)  Agile/Scrum development practices across distributed teams    Hands-on experience with Kubernetes.  Experience with Linux.-based systems administration and networking.  Working knowledge of cloud platforms and cloud security.(AWS, Azure, GCP, etc.).  Exposure to monitoring and alerting tools.  Basic scripting and automation experience.  Incident detection & response experience.      Universal Background is committed to creating a diverse work environment and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.    Position Requirements Required Qualifications: 3+ years of hands-on DevOps or platform engineering experience Strong experience with AWS services (EC2, RDS, S3, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.) Proficiency with CI/CD tools such as GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI Experience with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes/ECS) Solid scripting skills in Python, Bash, or PowerShell Working knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred) Foundational understanding of information security principles, network security, and secure configuration practices Familiarity with secrets management, certificate lifecycle management, and access control frameworks Experience with logging and observability platforms (CloudWatch, Datadog, Splunk, or similar)   Preferred Qualifications: Security certification or coursework (CompTIA Security+, AWS Security Specialty, or equivalent) Experience with vulnerability scanning tools (Qualys, Tenable, Snyk, or similar) Familiarity with compliance frameworks: SOC 2, HIPAA, NIST, or CIS Benchmarks Experience supporting DevSecOps practices including automated security gates in pipelines Background in a regulated industry (healthcare, financial services, or background screening) Exposure to SIEM tools and security event log management Experience working with onshore/offshore distributed engineering teams Special Requirements: Must be proficient in the English language, both written and verbal. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Ability to lift 50 pounds.   Technical Environment: You will work with: AWS cloud infrastructure and managed services GitHub / Azure DevOps for source control and CI/CD Docker and Kubernetes/ECS for containerized workloads Terraform for infrastructure automation .NET-based applications deployed in cloud and hybrid environments SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and other relational data stores Monitoring and alerting tools (Datadog, CloudWatch, or similar) Agile/Scrum development practices across distributed teams   Universal Background is committed to creating a diverse work environment and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Selected candidates will be required to pass a comprehensive background check and drug screening. Universal Background is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa.   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Location AZ - Home   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now WE ALSO RECOMMEND Other Jobs Within Same Category Software Developer in Austin, TX Posted on: 9/30/2026 [Apply Now] Software Engineer (Remote Opportunity) in Phoenix, AZ Posted on: 7/22/2026 [Apply Now] Other Jobs Within 60 Miles Software Engineer (Remote Opportunity) in Phoenix, AZ Posted on: 7/22/2026 [Apply Now] Client Success Advocate I in Phoenix, AZ Posted on: 9/29/2026 [Apply Now] Drug Testing Results Specialist (DTOH Specialist) in Phoenix, AZ Posted on: 10/23/2026 [Apply Now] Director, Sales Operations (Remote in USA) in Phoenix, AZ Posted on: 8/4/2026 [Apply Now] Sales Executive -Healthcare Vertical (Remote) in Phoenix, AZ Posted on: 9/22/2026 [Apply Now]

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