Sr. DevOps Engineer

Job Title Sr. DevOps Engineer Role Overview Responsible for building and operating production‑scale platform engineering capabilities on Kubernetes (Amazon EKS/GKE), with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and developer productivity. This is a highly hands‑on role focused on implementing and enhancing cloud‑native platforms, CI/CD systems, developer platforms (Backstage), and secure software delivery practices. The role works closely with platform, SRE, and engineering teams to improve system reliability and engineering efficiency. Location & Work Model Hybrid position located in Frisco, TX. Candidates must be within commuting distance to the Frisco office and will work onsite as needed; otherwise remote from home office. Responsibilities Design, implement, and operate large‑scale Kubernetes platforms (EKS/GKE), including multi‑region deployments for high availability and scalability. Manage Kubernetes cluster lifecycle: provisioning, upgrades, patching, scaling, and BCP/DR. Build and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Harness to improve deployment efficiency and reliability. Design, build, and operate EKS clusters with technologies such as Karpenter, Cilium, Istio/Envoy, and IRSA/Pod Identity. Contribute to the implementation and adoption of Backstage as a developer platform, including templates, scaffolding workflows, and service catalog. Build reusable infrastructure‑as‑code (Terraform) modules and platform automation frameworks. Implement AI‑driven capabilities such as deployment risk analysis, anomaly detection, and pipeline insights (where applicable). Develop strategies for upgrades and patching with minimal downtime and operational risk. Support platform security posture by implementing DevSecOps practices and secure software supply chain controls. Define and contribute to platform observability, including metrics, logs, traces, and operational dashboards. Define SLI/SLOs and platform health metrics. Participate in incident response, root cause analysis, and reliability improvement initiatives. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to improve developer experience, platform adoption, and operational efficiency. Qualifications 5+ years in DevOps / Platform Engineering with hands‑on experience in Kubernetes (EKS/GKE) at production scale. Proficient in Terraform and CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Harness) with focus on automation, reliability, and scalability. Strong programming skills in Golang or Python and solid understanding of Kubernetes networking, RBAC, and autoscaling. Hands‑on experience with Backstage developer platform, including software templates, scaffolding workflows, and service catalog. Experience building and contributing to golden paths and reusable developer workflows to improve engineering productivity and adoption. Experience working across multi‑cloud environments (AWS + GCP) and understanding cross‑cloud deployment patterns. Experience with service mesh (Istio / Envoy), Cilium, and API gateways (Envoy Gateway, Kong). Familiarity with JFrog Artifactory / Curation or similar artifact governance tools. Understanding of Apache Kafka architecture and operations. Exposure to AI‑powered DevOps / AIOps solutions for deployment insights and automation. Experience implementing DevSecOps practices and securing software supply chains within CI/CD pipelines. Strong communication, collaboration, and technical documentation skills. Contributions to CNCF ecosystem or Backstage OSS are a plus. Cloud architecture certifications (AWS/GCP Solutions Architect) – plus. Kubernetes certifications (CKA, CKAD, CKS) – plus. HashiCorp Terraform Associate or equivalent CI/CD certificate – plus. Benefits 14 Paid Company Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off for Exempt Employees, 96 Hours of Sick Time and 120 Hours of Vacation for Non‑Exempt Employees (accrued each year). Bonus Program, 401k Retirement Plan, Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Short Term Disability and Long‑Term Disability Coverage, Paid Parental Leave, Community Involvement Support. EEO Statement McAfee is committed to diversity and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, age, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, or any other legally protected status. This principle applies to all areas of employment: recruitment and hiring, training and performance evaluations, promotions and transfers, compensation and benefits, and social and recreational programs. Salary Starting pay range: $107,430.00 - $176,490.00 (based on skill set, experience, and location). #J-18808-Ljbffr