Cutsforth · 20 hours ago
DevOps Engineer
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$103K/yr - $148K/yr
5+ years expCutsforth is a company that specializes in monitoring systems and is seeking a DevOps Engineer to develop, configure, and manage application servers and associated software. The role involves ensuring optimal system performance, troubleshooting infrastructure issues, and enhancing customer network installations while supporting business and testing needs.
Industrial EngineeringMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) pipelines using tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Bicep, or Pulumi
Design, create and manage Kubernetes clusters (AKS/on-prem) and Docker environments
Architect, maintain, and evolve CI/CD pipelines for scalability and integration using GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps
Develop, configure, and manage application servers and services; monitor performance and optimize resource usage (CPU, memory, storage, network I/O)
Maintain, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure-based hybrid infrastructure, including Databricks and TimescaleDB
Provide architecture feedback on software and network designs; implement new applications and maintain/update existing programs
Architect and troubleshoot networking components, firewalls, wireless connectivity, and ensure secure configurations
Collaborate with platform and security teams to ensure compliance, resilience, and scalability, including SOC 2 Type 2 certification. Organize and facilitate desktop exercises and participate in risk assessments/readiness reviews
Participate in code reviews to analyze and improve code written by other vendors or team members
Champion initiatives for monitoring, observability, and cost efficiency across infrastructure and applications to drive FinOps/cost optimization initiatives
Work closely with R&D, software architects, developers, and QA testers to deliver robust software solutions
Develop and maintain relationships with key contacts, including vendors and clients, ensuring open and healthy feedback channels
Coordinates customer specific software version deployments, upgrades and the like utilizing project and task management tools
Assist in the preparation of user, technical, or other quality documentation and reports
Limited travel may be required for performing equipment tests, software installation and troubleshooting, and customer training
Qualification
Required
5+ years in DevOps, Site Reliability, or Systems Engineering roles supporting production systems
Deep experience creating, maintaining, and using CI/CD and IaC pipelines (Terraform/Bicep/Ansible/Pulumi; GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps)
Hands‑on experience with Kubernetes (AKS and/or on‑prem), Docker, and container orchestration
Strong networking expertise (routing, VNET design, firewalls, wireless connectivity, VPNs, segmentation/DMZ)
Practical knowledge of Azure services and running data platforms such as Databricks and TimescaleDB in hybrid environments
Experience implementing observability/monitoring and cost optimization (cloud spend analysis, right‑sizing, reserved instances)
Familiarity with security frameworks (SOC 2 Type 2, NIST 800‑53) and participating in audits, tabletop/desktop exercises, and risk assessments/readiness reviews
Experience with policy‑as‑code (e.g., OPA/Conftest), secrets management (Azure Key Vault), and secure supply chains (SBOM, artifact signing)
Experience in industrial/monitoring platforms and edge‑to‑cloud data transport; familiarity with IEEE 1588/PTP time‑synchronized systems is a plus for Cutsforth monitoring contexts
Exposure to FinOps practices and cost governance frameworks
Preferred
Bachelor's in Computer Science or related field
Successfully pass background check for cybersecurity site access
Project management, communication, organization, and initiative are key skills needed for this role
Is the primary network support designate for Cutsforth monitoring systems on customer implementation and post-sales support
Supports software, infrastructure and networking for Cutsforth monitoring systems
Conducts routine and non-routine testing on systems to identify bugs and areas for optimization
Must have the ability to follow patterns and build upon established models
Must have experience employing the scientific method of problem-solving
Must seek to understand and implement complex system designs
Must be able to estimate the time required to complete familiar tasks/projects properly
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office is expected
Benefits
Medical, Vision, Dental Insurance
Health Savings Account with Employer contributions
401(k) with Employer match
Short-term & Long-term Disability Coverage
Accidental Death & Dismemberment Coverage
Life Insurance Coverage
80 hours of Paid-Time-Off annually
Eight paid holidays per year
All other benefits required by applicable law
Company
Cutsforth
Cutsforth is a small company providing innovative designs for brush holder and shaft grounding replacements and collector ring services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$4M2025-05-07Seed· $4M
Leadership Team
Benjamin Waurms
Chief Financial Officer
Matthew Michaels
Chief Operating Officer
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