DevOps Engineer

Description

Cascade Dafo, Inc is a manufacturing company located in Ferndale, WA that specializes in providing custom DAFOs (Dynamic Ankle Foot Orthosis) to patients all around the world. We are currently looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our team! 

The DevOps Engineer supports a hybrid Linux and cloud environment by designing, implementing, and maintaining the infrastructure, automation, and deployment processes that enable reliable software delivery. This role partners closely with development and IT teams to improve system reliability, automate manual work, and support secure, scalable operations across production environments. The position is hands-on, collaborative, and focused on continuous improvement in a team setting, grounded in Cascade Dafo’s mission: Helping Kids Lead Healthier, Happier Lives. 

This is a full-time position with hybrid work available after 3 months on-site in Ferndale, WA. This role requires regular on-site collaboration to support infrastructure, operations, and project work. The DevOps Engineer supports production systems and may occasionally require planned after-hours deployment or maintenance activities.

What You’ll Do:

Infrastructure and Server Management 

· Administer Linux server environments, including provisioning, patching, hardening, monitoring, and performance tuning. 

· Provide occasional administration and support for Windows Server, Active Directory, and related Microsoft technologies. 

· Support hybrid infrastructure across on-premises and cloud environments with a focus on production stability and service reliability. 

· Maintain monitoring, alerting, and observability solutions to support resilient operations. 

Container Orchestration and Platform Engineering 

· Support containerized platforms, including Kubernetes and Docker Swarm. 

· Design, deploy, maintain, and optimize Kubernetes clusters and supporting platform services. 

· Help establish standards for container image creation, vulnerability scanning, deployment, and lifecycle management. 

CI/CD and Automation 

· Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to support efficient, reliable software delivery. 

· Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices and tools. 

· Reduce manual effort and improve operational efficiency through scripting and automation. 

Reliability, Security and Business Continuity 

· Establish and monitor service level objectives (SLOs) and service level indicators (SLIs). 

· Lead incident response efforts, perform root cause analysis, and implement corrective and preventative measures. 

· Support certificate lifecycle processes and related trust infrastructure in alignment with organizational security standards. 

· Help maintain security best practices: secrets management, network segmentation, and vulnerability remediation. 

· Support backup, disaster recovery, and business continuity processes as needed. 

· Assist with regulatory, compliance, and security audit requirements. 

· Follow, create and maintain technical documentation, operational runbooks, architecture diagrams, and standard operating procedures. 

What We’re Looking For:

· We’re looking for someone who has a systems-thinking approach with the ability to balance functionality, reliability, and feasibility. 

· Ability to resolve technical issues while communicating clearly with stakeholders. 

· Written and verbal communication: document systems, procedures, and technical decisions. 

· Comfortable in small, cross-functional teams where collaboration and adaptability are essential. 

· Proficiency with cloud computing and resource management across multiple providers. 

· Extensive experience with Linux: performance tuning, patching, and security hardening. 

· Familiarity with Windows domain administration in a hybrid on-prem/cloud environment. 

· Networking configuration: DNS, TCP/IP, VLANs, load balancing, routing, firewalls, and TLS/PKI. 

· Kubernetes and related container orchestration practices. (Preferred) 

· Infrastructure as Code (IaC), configuration management, and automation tools. 

· Proficiency with multiple scripting and automation languages. 

· Monitoring and observability platforms, including incident response. 

· Cybersecurity experience: access control, secrets management, and vulnerability remediation. 

· Must be able to communicate in English, written and verbal. 

· Must be comfortable with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. 

· Must be able to lift 35 pounds. 

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, knowing that even without full expertise in all skills listed, there will be opportunity to grow further into the role and share knowledge with teammates. 

Required Education and Experience:

· Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and professional experience. 

· Minimum three (3) years’ experience administering infrastructure and supporting users in a production environment. 

· Can demonstrate experience and proficiency across a portion of skills, duties and responsibilities outlined above. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

Looking for meaningful work that makes a positive impact on the lives of others? Cascade Dafo offers that opportunity. Our work is team-driven and purposeful, affecting families and communities all across the globe. From production to customer support to our digital teams, we take pride in making products that help kids lead healthier, happier lives, providing more opportunities to them and their families. 

Cascade Dafo is dedicated to the success of our team members; we offer on-the-job training and opportunities for advancement and growth throughout the company. We work hard to cultivate a respectful, supportive, and safe work environment, and offer competitive benefits to support a healthy work-life balance for our team members.

As a Team Member at Cascade Dafo, You’ll:

· Make a real impact on the systems and infrastructure that makes the work that we do to improve quality of life for our customers possible. 

· Be part of a collaborative team that values your expertise. 

· Work in an environment that values respect, communication, and empowerment. 

· Receive a competitive compensation and benefits package. 

Our Compensation and Benefit Package:

· Expected Hiring Salary Range: $86,755-$111,966 DOE; Position’s Full Salary Range: $76,141-$128,450

· Profit Sharing: Cascade team members are eligible to share in the company’s profits each quarter. By sharing in the profits, our team members feel a sense of ownership; they reap the benefits of their hard work. In 2025, profit sharing added an average of 11.5% to our team’s compensation.

· Healthcare Benefits: We provide medical (including telehealth services), dental, and vision insurance to our full-time team members. We offer a QHDHP with employer HSA contribution or a traditional PPO plan; with two different medical plans to choose from, our team members find a plan that best fits their needs. Because healthcare is so important, Cascade will share the cost of your family’s medical benefits with you. 

· Time Off and Company Holidays: Our teams are dedicated to their work; we know team member engagement requires time off to refresh yourself. From your first day of work, you’ll be earning PTO. PTO hours earned increase with seniority, starting with 2 weeks a year and growing to 5 weeks per year for long-term team members. Our holidays schedule allows for rest time as well; we have a minimum of 10 paid holidays allowing you to relax and make memories with your friends and family. 

· 401(k): Cascade offers a traditional or ROTH 401(k) plan to you after 90 days of employment. We fund a company match (up to 4%) per payroll and a 401(k) end of year contribution. 

· Additional Benefits: We provide our team members with short/long term disability, life insurance, and a confidential EAP service.

Ready to Make a Difference? We invite you to apply today!

Cascade Dafo, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. We seek individuals who are passionate about delivering outstanding service and who align with our shared values. 

Our Communication Commitment to You:

You will receive a message once your application has been received. Email updates will be sent to let you know as your application moves through the screening and review process. We will reach out to qualified applicants to schedule interviews via their preferred contact method. Thank you for considering working with us at Cascade Dafo! We are excited to meet you.