A very stable, fast-growing and industry-leading company in the compliance and asset tracking industry is currently hiring their first dedicated Director of DevOps. This position offers competitive compensation, bonus, excellent benefits (including unlimited PTO, 401k with match, stock & more) and mostly remote work*. *While this is a remote-work position, as a Director role some company-provided travel to the corporate office (up to 6x/year) IS REQUIRED for onboarding, training and team management. Candidates must be a US Citizen, Permanent Resident or Green Card holder currently living in the U.S in eastern or central time zones. No visa sponsorship now or any time in the future. Position Summary: The Director of DevOps is responsible for redesigning and overseeing the company's DevOps strategy, including establishing an MS Azure container-based infrastructure while ensuring the seamless integration, migration, and deployment of software across all platforms. This role requires a hands-on, visionary leader who can drive the adoption of best practices, foster a culture of automation, continuous improvement and collaboration, and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our infrastructure. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a closely related field highly preferred. 10+ years of experience in DevOps, infrastructure, and operations roles, with the majority in DevOps. 5+ years of leadership experience managing DevOps. Expertise with Azure cloud platforms required (AWS, GCP, others a plus), including strong hand-on experience with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker Swarm). Strong background in CI/CD pipeline development and management. Proficiency in CI/CD tools (e.g., TeamCity, Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI) and infrastructure as code (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation). Experience with monitoring and observability tools (e.g., New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog). Strong scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Python, Bash). Willing and able to travel up to 6 times a year to the corporate office in FL for onboarding, training and leadership is required. Travel expenses paid for by the company. Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Azure cloud platform Experience with microservices architecture and service mesh (e.g., Istio, Linkerd). Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop and execute the DevOps strategy, aligning with business objectives and technology goals. Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing DevOps team, fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and innovation. Collaborate with engineering, product, infosec, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and delivery of applications. Manage container infrastructure hosted in Azure cloud environments and container orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes, Docker Swarm). Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable, reliable, and secure infrastructure using container orchestration tools. Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) practices using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation and ensure practices are followed and automated across all environments. Develop and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, test, and deployment processes. Work closely with development and infosec teams to integrate testing and security into the CI/CD pipelines. Ensure the reliability and stability of deployment processes, reducing downtime and increasing release frequency. Implement comprehensive monitoring, logging, and alerting systems to ensure infrastructure and application performance. Perform regular performance tuning, capacity planning, and disaster recovery planning. Utilize tools such as New Relic, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, and Datadog for monitoring and observability. Drive incident management processes, ensuring timely resolution and root cause analysis. Ensure infrastructure security by implementing best practices for identity and access management, network security, and data protection. Ensure DevOps practices adhere to security standards and compliance requirements. Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments, implementing necessary remediation measures. Collaborate with the security team to implement DevSecOps practices, integrating security into the CI/CD pipeline. Communicate DevOps goals, progress, and challenges to executive leadership. Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing regular updates on infrastructure status, project progress, and potential risks. Promote a DevOps culture across the organization, advocating for best practices in automation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Work closely with engineering, product, and QA teams to ensure alignment on goals and priorities. Develop and manage the DevOps budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources. Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising on quality and reliability. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $160,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Compensation Package: Bonus opportunities Schedule: Monday to Friday Application Question(s): Do you now, or will you any time in the future, require visa sponsorship in the USA? Are you willing and able to travel to the corporate office in FL for onboarding and training up to six times per year? Travel and lodging expenses are paid for by the company. How many years of experience do you have directly managing DevOps (or SRE) engineers? Education: Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: DevOps: 5 years (Required) MS Azure Cloud: 3 years (Required) Containerization in DevOps: 3 years (Required) Work Location: Remote