Principal DevOps Engineer (Alpharetta)

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC) is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets, we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit fluenceenergy.com.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Principal DevOps Engineer to define and lead infrastructure automation and deployment architecture for Fluence’s SmartStack and OS7 platforms. This role will establish scalable, secure, and standardized automation frameworks across lab, factory, and production environments, enabling repeatable global deployments.

The Principal DevOps Engineer will act as the technical authority for infrastructure-as-code, CI/CD integration, and deployment automation, working closely with Product, Networking, Cybersecurity, and Deployment teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and own enterprise automation architecture using Ansible and infrastructure-as-code principles
• Design reusable, modular deployment frameworks for Linux-based platforms (RHEL/Ubuntu)
• Lead CI/CD integration for versioned software releases and automated deployment pipelines
• Standardize secure configuration management and system hardening practices
• Automate provisioning, patching, service deployment, and rollback mechanisms
• Collaborate with Networking and Cybersecurity teams to integrate secure automation (VPN, RBAC, firewall, hardening controls)
• Establish automation standards, governance, and best practices across environments
• Mentor engineers and elevate automation maturity across the organization

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 12–16 years of professional experience in DevOps, Infrastructure Automation, Platform Engineering, or related domains
• Deep expertise in Ansible (roles, collections, vault, dynamic inventory)
• Strong Linux experience (RHEL/Ubuntu)
• Proficiency in Bash and/or Python scripting
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Strong understanding of infrastructure-as-code and configuration management principles
• Proven experience leading automation architecture across multiple teams or enterprise environments

Additional Skills

• Experience in OT / Industrial / Energy systems environments
• Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE) – Automation with Ansible
• Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA)
• Familiarity with IEC 62443 or secure system hardening practices
• Experience with network automation and secure deployment models
• Containerization experience (Docker/Podman)
• Experience supporting globally distributed deployments

Equal Opportunity Employer

At Fluence, we believe great teams are built on a collaborative and connected culture. We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other status protected by law.

Work Authorization

To join our team, you’ll need to be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout your employment, without the need for employer sponsorship. Please note that Fluence does not sponsor work visas for this position.