Senior DevOps Engineer in Omaha

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSenior DevOps Engineer | $45 - $70 per hour | Hybrid Contract
What Matters Most

• Competitive Pay of $45 - $70 per hour
• Schedule: Flexible Hybrid (50% per week in-office after 100% onsite training)
• Location: Omaha, NE
• 1-Year Contract with the possibility of extension or hire-on
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit
• When you work through The Reserves Network, you are eligible to enroll in dental, vision, and medical insurance as well as 401K, direct deposit, and our referral bonus program

Job Description
We are seeking a Senior DevOps Engineer with deep experience implementing DevSecOps practices to help drive the next evolution of our cloud, automation, and software delivery capabilities. This role will focus heavily on building secure, scalable CI/CD pipelines, automating governance and compliance controls, and establishing standardized “golden path” DevOps processes that enable development teams to move quickly while maintaining strong security and operational standards.The ideal candidate will bring senior-level DevOps engineering expertise combined with hands-on experience integrating security into infrastructure, deployment pipelines, automation frameworks, and cloud- development practices. This engineer will serve as a force multiplier for development teams by building automation, deployment systems, and security-focused DevOps capabilities that reduce friction, improve reliability, and streamline secure software delivery across Azure and cloud environments.
Responsibilities:

• Design, build, and improve CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation
• Implement DevSecOps practices including automated vulnerability scanning, dependency management, and compliance enforcement
• Build “golden path” deployment processes that simplify secure software delivery for development teams
• Integrate automated approval gates, security checks, and governance controls into release pipelines
• Support cloud migration and modernization initiatives across Azure and AWS environments
• Improve deployment reliability, scalability, and operational efficiency through automation
• Partner with development, infrastructure, and security teams to streamline delivery processes
• Help reduce technical debt by enforcing software versioning and dependency standards
• Evaluate and implement DevOps and cloud tooling aligned with business and security objectives
• Create systems and processes that reduce developer friction while maintaining compliance standards

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 5+ years of DevOps, cloud engineering, infrastructure automation
• Strong hands-on experience with CI/CD pipeline development and automation
• Experience implementing DevSecOps, governance, or security automation within deployment pipelines
• Azure DevOps experience
• AWS experience highly transferable and acceptable
• Experience with cloud infrastructure and deployment automation
• Familiarity with vulnerability scanning, dependency management, and security/compliance tooling
• Experience building scalable automation frameworks and deployment systems
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycles and agile methodologies
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, infrastructure, and security teams
• Experience in highly automated cloud or startup environments is a plus
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Work Authorization & Employment Status Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume responsibility for employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, now or in the future. We also cannot accept C2C (Corp-to-Corp) or third-party candidates.
Benefits and Perks:

• Medical, Dental, and Life insurance benefits.
• Eligible for a 401(k) plan.
• Weekly Pay with direct deposit.
• Join a supportive workplace community that values you as a team member with recognition, activities, and more.

Your New Organization:
This dynamic insurance organization, headquartered in downtown Omaha, NE, combines financial strength and stability with a friendly “small company” atmosphere. With years of success, the company fosters innovation, collaboration, and professional growth in a supportive environment.
Your Career Partner:
The Reserves Network, a veteran-founded and family-owned company, specializes in connecting exceptional talent with rewarding opportunities. With extensive industry experience, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your professional goals and shine in your field. The Reserves Network values and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply. As an equal-opportunity employer, we foster an environment of respect, integrity, and trust in every aspect of employment.
The Pay Rate range for this position is $45 - $70 per hour, excluding benefits. Your final Pay Rate will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and internal pay equity. Please note, hiring at the top of the range is uncommon to allow room for future salary growth.