DevOps Engineer, Palo Alto

Location

Palo Alto, CA

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to support our team who will help to build and maintain development, data and operational pipelines. In this role, you will design and automate CI/CD pipelines, manage cloud infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and implement security controls to protect critical systems. You will work closely with development teams to enhance automation and ensure compliance with security policies. The ideal candidate will have experience in Linux system management, API security, and cloud security practices, along with the ability to collaborate in Agile environments and respond to production and security incidents proactively.

Responsibilities

• Implement Infrastructure as Code to manage cloud resources efficiently, ensuring scalability and flexibility for all workloads.
• Integrate security controls into the development lifecycle (DevOps principles) to ensure systems are secure from the outset.
• Implement containerization (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) for deployment, ensuring security practices are embedded into container lifecycle management.
• Develop and maintain security automation tools and processes.
• Actively participate in incident response and compliance activities.
• Be available for on-call support and system maintenance tasks during non-working hours and days.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related field.
• Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Solid understanding of cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Experience with Git based source control platforms like GitLab and GitHub.
• Programming proficiency in languages like Python or Bash scripting.
• Experience building CI/CD pipelines from scratch with security checks and automated tests integrated, in a context of deploying into Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of vulnerability management, static code analysis, and security testing tools.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work in Agile environments.

Salary Range

• The estimated base salary range for this position is $120,000 to $190,000/year

Benefits 

• Full medical, dental, vision coverage for employee and dependents 
• 401k matching program 
• PTO and Holidays 
• Bonus and other incentive programs
• Access to mental health program
• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts for Health Care, Dependent and Commuter

About Rhombus 

Rhombus Power Inc. (Rhombus) is a startup located in the heart of Silicon Valley at Stanford Research Park in Palo Alto.  We use cutting-edge cross-disciplinary approaches to solve pressing Big Data and Sensing problems in security, energy, and healthcare. Our advisory board includes two Nobel Laureates and a Draper Prize winner. 

Rhombus compensates, motivates, and develops employees, who are trusted, empowered, and involved. Employees have clear roles and expectations – and their roles are flexible enough to move at the speed of innovation in order to meet and exceed client expectations. We have a unique culture of global purpose, rooted in the innovation and progress of Silicon Valley. 

Rhombus knows that diversity is a condition for success. We are committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.