Sr. AWS DevOps Engineer

Sr. AWS DevOps Engineer Post Date Apr 14, 2026 Location Houston, Texas ZIP/Postal Code 77077 Job Type Contract,Perm Possible Category Programmer / Developer Req # HOU-09939581-a675-481e-b120-148c7c9ca500 Pay Rate $50 - $62 (hourly estimate) Job Description An Automotive Financial Services client is seeking a Senior AWS DevOps Developer to lead the secure design, automation, and operation of cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. This role is responsible for embedding security throughout the DevOps lifecycle, collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement best practices, and ensuring resilient, scalable, and compliant cloud-native deployments. The developer will architect infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform and CloudFormation on AWS, integrate security tools into CI/CD workflows, manage container orchestration with Kubernetes and ECS/EKS/AKS, and implement monitoring with Datadog and CloudWatch. Additional responsibilities could include securing cloud operations, ensuring compliance with standards like SOC 2, conducting risk assessments and threat modeling, leading incident response efforts, and managing identity and access controls including Okta SSO. We are looking for someone to sit in Houston, TX and work 3/4 days onsite. Targeted Pay Range: $60-$75/hr We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/. Required Skills & Experience 10+ years in DevOps, SRE, or infrastructure engineering Strong experience managing an AWS DevOps Environment Proficiency in Python, Bash, Go, or PowerShell Expertise in CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps) Experience with container security, IaC, and zero-trust principles Familiarity with security testing tools and IAM practices Experience in hybrid cloud environments and secure operations Nice to Have Skills & Experience 3+ years in DevSecOps or secure pipeline leadership Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.