DevOps Manager at KPA

Founded in 1986KPAis a leading provider of Workforce Compliance software and consulting services. We succeedif our clients can send their employees home at nighthaving not experienced aworkplaceaccident or injury. The combination of software consulting and traininghelpsclients identify remedy and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems so they can focus on whats important their core business.Help us help keep people safeand businesses working as one ofBuilt In Colorados Best Places to Workfor six years in a rowKPAis made up of talented individuals working together for the greater here to help our clients buildsafe thriving organizations and were looking for people with a common goal to help us do it.Position Description: As a member of the Technology team the DevOps Manager assumes a pivotal hands-on position responsible for driving deployment automation managing client-facing cloud infrastructure ensuring site reliability and upholding security standards. The ideal candidate possesses a proven track record of managing teams and projects automating security protocols proactively identifying vulnerabilities during development phases and guaranteeing the security and compliance of applications systems and infrastructure. Leading a team of Site Reliability and DevOps Engineers the DevOps Manager will spearhead the establishment of standard operating procedures surpass service level agreements and meticulously adhere to change management protocols by fostering collaboration and enhancing automation.Responsibilities:Provide technical guidance and educate team members and coworkers on DevOps best practices including continuous integration continuous delivery and automated testingDevelop clear and up-to-date documentation of team practices procedures and standardsLead sprint planning implementation standups and demosDesign implement and maintain secure infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practicesMonitor and optimize the performance of systems to meet or exceed defined service level agreements (SLAs)Design strategies to enhance development deliveryProactively plan and manage the capacity of systems to handle current and future workloadsCollaborate with Development and Data teams to integrate security into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) including design development testing deployment and maintenance phasesImplement security controls within the build pipeline and tests to identify vulnerabilities code flaws and misconfigurations and manage security tools such as static and dynamic application security testing (SAST/DAST) container security and vulnerability scannersStay updated with the latest industry trends and technologies to ensure systems are secureKnowledge Experience Requirements: Bachelors degree in computer science or related fieldMinimum of 3 years in a lead role with multiple direct reports5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer ideally coming from a development background with an emphasis working with Azure and/or AWS2 years of experience working with logging SIEM and metrics tools vulnerability scanners (Nessus Qualys InsightVM etc.) and code analysis tools (linters Snyk or similar)In depth experience with containers container orchestration and scheduling service registration / discovery and monitoring (Docker Kubernetes etc.)Practical experience developing software or meeting operational needs with code and scripting (Powershell Bash Python Perl Ruby)Knowledge of CI/CD practices and supporting tools (Azure DevOps Octopus similar)Experience with infrastructure automation frameworks (Ansible Chef Terraform or similar)Good interpersonal skills and communication with a passion for working with all types of managers architects developers QA and operations personnelAbility to multitask prioritize and track time efficientlyDesire to learn and continually improve self and others though knowledge sharingCompensation:Annual Base Salary Range of 150-170kAnnual Bonus Opportunity of 15%Physical Requirements:Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Working at a computer typing and view a screen - ConstantlyStationary sitting or standing - ConstantlyVisual Recognition - ConstantlyHearing/Listening - OccasionallyCommunicating verbally and/or in writing - OccasionallyTravel - SeldomDont meet every job requirement At KPA we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If youre excited about the role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.As a growing companyKPAvalues its employees by supporting them with a full benefits package including Medical Dental Vision Flexible Spending Accounts PTO Paid and Floating Holidays 401k with Company match and immediate vesting Company-funded Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs and No-cost Mental Health Benefits.About KPAFounded in 1986KPAis a leading provider of Environment Health & Safety (EHS) and Workforce Compliance software and consulting services. KPA solutions help clients identify remedy and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems across their entire enterprise. The combination of KPAssoftware consulting services and award-winning training content helps organizations minimize risk so they can focus on whats importanttheir core business.We are passionate about what we do how we do and why we do it. Our culture is driven by the KPA core values Integrity Helpful Excellence Agile Respectful and Teamwork. Success will be determined by the capabilities energy and character of the people we bring into our organization and the performance they achieve.KPA with headquarters in Colorado and teammates throughout the United Sates is recognized as one of Colorados Best Places to Work to Work by Built In Colorado for 2025 making the list six years running. KPA is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices including selection hiring promotion transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race religion religious dress/grooming color ethnicity sex (including sex stereotyping) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship status creed uniform service member status military or veteran status marital status pregnancy breast-feeding and/or pregnancy-related conditions age protected medical condition leave status physical or mental disability genetic characteristics or any other legally-protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal state and local compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at emailprotected.Please see our Candidate Privacy Notice hereRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1