DevOps Engineer (Terraform)

Overview

Location: Fully Remote (Milwaukee, WI)Employment Type: Full-Time Consultant

Are you a seasoned DevOps Engineer with deep Terraform expertise? Trissential is hiring on behalf of our client for a long-term remote opportunity where you’ll take over a high-impact Terraform implementation currently managed by an expensive external vendor. If you're ready to bring cost-effective, scalable infrastructure solutions to life, this is your chance to make a real difference.

What’s in It for You?

• High-Impact Role – Replace costly external resources and become the go-to Terraform expert
• Autonomy & Ownership – Lead infrastructure automation and CI/CD initiatives
• Supportive Culture – Join a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Your Role & Responsibilities

• Lead the design, implementation, and maintenance of Infrastructure as Code using Terraform
• Migrate and optimize existing infrastructure to Terraform-managed environments
• Collaborate with development and operations teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and enhance infrastructure performance and reliability
• Document infrastructure standards, processes, and best practices
• Provide mentorship and guidance on DevOps and IaC practices

Skills & Experience You Should Possess

• 8+ years of experience in DevOps or Infrastructure Engineering roles
• Deep expertise in Terraform (HCL, modules, state management, remote backends)
• Strong experience with Azure DevOps Pipelines for CI/CD automation
• Proficiency in scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python)
• Solid understanding of cloud infrastructure (Azure preferred)
• Experience with Git-based workflows and version control

Bonus Points If You Have

• Experience replacing or optimizing third-party infrastructure services
• Familiarity with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud environments
• Experience with monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or Azure Monitor

Education & Certifications You Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Terraform or Azure certifications are a plus (e.g., HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate, AZ-400)

What We Offer

At Trissential, we connect top talent with high-impact opportunities. By joining our client’s team, you’ll be part of a forward-thinking environment where your skills are valued and your growth is supported.

• Competitive Salary – You choose the model that works best for you, both with company sponsored benefits! Up to $122,000 annually or $69 per hour, based on skills and experience
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents – Medical, dental, vision, free tele-health, HSA with company contribution, life and disability insurance, and 401k with matching
• Paid Time Off – Both compensation models offer paid time away from work
• 100% Remote – Work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Career Growth – Opportunities to expand your skills and take on leadership roles

Please note: This role is only open to candidates authorized to work in the United States.

Ready to be part of something exciting?

Apply now and bring your Terraform expertise to a team that values innovation, autonomy, and long-term impact.