DevOps Engineer

High Alpha is hiring key team members for a new AI security startup. This position is with High Alpha's latest company, which is currently operating in stealth. You'll work closely with the internal High Alpha team while reporting directly to Liminal's CEO. This is an unparalleled, ground-zero opportunity to join the founding team of a well-capitalized AI-focused startup, supported by one of the top-performing venture studios in the US.

As an early-stage DevOps Engineer, you will play a pivotal role building infrastructure and supporting structure for the Liminal platform as it grows. Your skills and abilities will ensure that Liminal meets the infrastructure performance, scalability, and security needs of large, regulated enterprises. You will own our entire DevOps program, including developing and maintaining world-class standards around which we can build a larger DevOps organization.

What You'll Do:

• Collaborate closely with the development and security teams to establish efficient and secure deployment pipelines for our security platform.
• Design, implement, and maintain automated deployment processes, ensuring consistent and reliable releases while adhering to security best practices.
• Manage and optimize containerization solutions (e.g., Docker) and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes) for scalable and resilient deployments.
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IAC) scripts and templates (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) to provision and manage cloud resources on platforms like AWS, Azure, or GCP, with a strong focus on security configurations.
• Implement continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to enable rapid and safe software releases, incorporating automated testing and validation of security controls.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and proactively address scalability and reliability concerns to ensure the platform's stability and responsiveness.
• Collaborate with security teams to integrate security scanning tools and practices into the CI/CD pipeline, identifying vulnerabilities and compliance issues early in the development process.
• Troubleshoot deployment issues and perform root cause analysis, working to resolve them promptly while maintaining a strong emphasis on security and reliability.
• Implement and manage logging, monitoring, and alerting solutions to provide real-time visibility into the platform's performance and security posture.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining documentation and evidence for audits and assessments.
• Stay up-to-date with emerging DevOps and security technologies and best practices, continuously improving and optimizing deployment processes to enhance security, efficiency, and scalability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide technical support during incident response and help implement security patches and updates as needed.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, automation, and continuous improvement within the DevOps and development teams, sharing knowledge and mentoring team members to elevate their skills and expertise.

What You'll Need:

• 4+ years of proven experience as a DevOps engineer, with a strong background in deploying and managing cloud-based applications, particularly on Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation languages, including experience with tools like Bash, Python, or PowerShell for automating deployment and infrastructure tasks.
• Solid understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes, with hands-on experience in containerizing and managing applications.
• Familiarity with Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, or Cloud Deployment Manager for provisioning and managing cloud resources.
• Experience setting up and maintaining continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines for TypeScript applications, utilizing tools like GitHub Actions.
• Strong knowledge of security best practices, including security scanning tools (e.g., Nessus, Qualys), vulnerability management, and compliance standards (e.g., CIS, NIST).
• Proficiency in monitoring and observability tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Google Cloud Monitoring to ensure the health, performance, and security of deployed systems.
• Understanding of networking and network security principles, including firewalls, VPNs, and encryption protocols, to secure communication between components of the security platform.
• Experience with version control systems (e.g., Git) and collaboration tools to facilitate efficient teamwork and code management.
• Familiarity with GCP services relevant to deployment, monitoring, and security, such as Cloud Build, Cloud Security Command Center, and Identity and Access Management (IAM).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex deployment and security issues efficiently.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including developers, security experts, and operations teams.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with evolving DevOps and security technologies, as well as industry best practices.
• Relevant certifications such as Google Cloud Professional DevOps Engineer, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) would be advantageous.

Our Values:

• We are kind - We assume positive intent, celebrate co-workers' success, avoid toxic behaviors, and call out bad acting when we see it.
• We earn trust - we are authentic, humble, and empathetic. Empathy is the cornerstone of building trust. And in a world that is certain to be full of change, trust is a requirement.
• We are fearless - We are bold, honest, direct, and candid. We have the courage to challenge assumptions and push boundaries. And we are not afraid when someone challenges us. If we make mistakes, which we will, they are unique and good opportunities to learn.
• We value discourse, not dissonance - Constructive discourse is exceptionally healthy and desirable. Expect to be challenged and rise to the occasion! Create space for the best ideas to rise to the top and let data be the ultimate decision-maker, not emotion.
• We seek understanding, not consensus - As leaders, we stand firm in our informed convictions until overturned by data. It's healthy to disagree, but we commit to the outcome when a decision is made.
• We are owners - We empower each other to problem solve and take the initiative necessary to meet our goals. We are purposeful and intentional in our thinking and know that we are individually accountable for our own impacts on the company's results.
• We are curious - We are passionate about learning and constantly seek out opportunities to grow and develop. Our space changes by the day and we adapt and mature with it.