Alaska Northstar Resources (ANR) is currently seeking a DevOps Expert to join our industry-leading, cloud computing team. This is a fully remote role, and the duties and responsibilities are below, but not limited to:

• Builds, scripts, tests, and deploys Infrastructure as Code and cloud native API commands via automation/orchestration using tools such as JSON, Ansible, DSL, Python, Jenkins, Chef, and Terraform. 
• Builds, scripts, and tests Compliance as Code to apply security configuration(s) to cloud resources upon (or after) deployment. 
• Provides cloud service expertise to cloud-deployed applications, assisting application developers with integrating application-specific components into available cloud services. 
• Secures cloud service and application resources according to industry standards and cloud provider best practices, and collects and provides evidence for security baseline adherence. 
• Prepares operating instructions, compiles documentation of IaC when necessary, and analyzes system capabilities to resolve questions of IaC intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.  
• Works within Agile SDLC framework to include performing work activity within two- to three-week sprints, participating in daily scrums, and utilizing sprint tracking software to track and communicate individual work activity to stakeholders. 
• Helps build and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines that build, test, scan, and deploy code. 
• Responds to automated security tooling (SAST, DAST, and software composition analysis), triaging findings and remediating vulnerabilities within established timeframes. 
• Applies secure coding practices consistent with OWASP guidance and applicable DoD requirements, including relevant STIGs.

Minimum Candidate Requirements

Candidate must be US Citizen

Candidate must have eligibility to obtain maintain position of Public Trust/NACI.

Candidate must have Bachelor's degree

Candidate must have an active CompTIA Security+ CE or other applicable 8570 IAT Level II certification.

Candidate must have at 10+ years of related experience with the following:

• Deploying and configuring infrastructure in cloud architectures such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud.
• Cloud-native architectures, application refactoring, database migration, and SaaS integration.
• Scripting skills (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Written and verbal communication skills, with a keen attention to detail.
• CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, Ansible, JFrog Artifactory.)
• Git/Gitbash,Git Etiquette, and branching strategy, allowing for well organized releases and code review
• Proficiency in AWS (Elastic Beanstalk, CloudFormation, Lambda, IAM, VPC, CloudWatch, S3, etc.)
• Writing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) (Terraform, Ansible, etc.)
• Configuring and securing Cloud-based networking
• Understanding of Docker or other containerization platform and container lifecycle, configuration and maintenance
• Ability to deploy and manage workloads on Kubernetes (EKS, AKS, or self-managed clusters)
• Ability to own tasks independently within a sprint cycle

Desired skills, abilities and knowledge (not required)

• Experience working in an Agile environment.
• (highly desired) Experience working with PowerBuilder
• Experience collaborating with remote teams 
• Experience working within DoD or USAF
• (highly desired) Experience using AI code-conversion tools
• Experience with Agentic AI coding tools such as Claude Code and Codex, including best practices and effective usage strategies 

About ANR

Alaska Northstar Resources (ANR) maintains an outstanding work environment that includes competitive compensation, outstanding benefits, and challenging work assignments with opportunities for advancement/career growth. To be considered for employment opportunities you must complete an online application.

Our Mission

We deliver meaningful value to our shareholders, people, partners and customers.

Our Values

We are open, honest, and trustworthy

We respect all beliefs and perspectives

We work together as one team

We are committed to excellence in all that we do

We are responsible and accountable for our actions

Our Vision

Our people thrive, prosper and are self-sustaining. We inspire and hold each other up through meaningful connections to our land, ocean, traditions and heritage.

EEO Statement

ANR is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action-Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or protected veteran status. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. 

For further information on our equal opportunity protections as part of the employment process:

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

Shareholder Hire

ANR accords a hiring preference to qualified shareholders of its parent corporation, Shee Atiká Incorporated, an Alaska Native corporation, in accordance with and in implementation of applicable law, including without limitation 43 U.S.C. §1626(g).

Accessibility

ANR is committed to expanding access to employment for people with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, and your disability prevents you from applying, please advise what reasonable accommodation ANR can provide to assist you in applying for one of our open positions. You may contact us by sending an email to sgs-hr@sheeatikagov.com

Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation for applying for a specific posted position will be responded to. Requests will be kept confidential and shared strictly on a need-to-know basis.

Please be aware, scammers may try to impersonate our company by reaching out regarding job opportunities. We will never ask you for bank account information, checks, or other sensitive information as part of our hiring process. If you’re unsure, please email sgs-hr@sheeatikagov.com with questions.

The pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.