Devops Lead Jobs in Alaska
Devops Lead jobs in Alaska are concentrated in state government IT modernization, oil and gas operations technology, and defense contracting, with demand ranging from mid-level engineers stepping into leadership to seasoned principals managing multi-cloud pipelines. Most openings are in Anchorage, Juneau, and Fairbanks, where employers like the State of Alaska Department of Administration, Leidos, and ConocoPhillips maintain persistent devops and infrastructure teams. Alaska devops leads with expertise in Kubernetes, CI/CD pipeline architecture, and cloud security are consistently in demand across these sectors. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Job Description
This Building Maintenance/ HVAC Technician position requires the ability and aptitude to troubleshoot and repair a wide variety of equipment. Candidate needs a strong working knowledge on a variety of Commercial/Industrial HVAC equipment and plumbing with moderate proficiency in electrical.
Responsibilities
- Perform HVAC functions across the state of Alaska.
- Willing to perform required administrative and documentation tasks.
- Understanding of Oil and Natural gas fired boilers and equipment.
- Performs water sampling of boilers and hydronic systems.
- Repairs and maintains all the heating, air handling systems and A/C units.
- Tests and repairs various systems and equipment using meters, schematics, drawings and manuals.
- May perform a variety of other duties required to maintain and operate commercial or industrial equipment and facilities.
- Maintains a log of all work performed, parts needed, or parts used on all
- work requests.
- Must adhere to strict safety policies and standards.
- Supervises and trains technicians to provide high quality work accomplishment and outstanding customer service.
- Other building maintenance related duties as assigned such as making structural repairs to masonry, woodwork and furnishings, patch or replace plaster/plaster board, paint walls, ceilings, and trim. Maintenance of personnel doors, overhead doors, locking systems, any and all general building maintenance items as required.
- This position has supervisory responsibilities.
- Other duties that are pertinent to the department or unit’s success also may be assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- NATE certifications for the Core test and AC Service, Hydronics Gas and Hydronics oil modules.
- Technician must have EPA Universal certification to work on Freon systems and must hold NATE certifications for the following:
- Core
- AC Service
- Hydronics Gas
- Hydronics Oil
- Five (5) years of experience working in a commercial and/or industrial setting working:
- HVAC hands on repair and troubleshooting proficiency in the commercial and industrial settings is required and experience in the Communications industry is preferred, i.e., cooling of Central Office Wire Centers, large Network and Internet Switch rooms
- Perform routine calibration of pneumatic thermostats and controllers, routine change of pneumatic compressor condenser coils and filters
- Trouble shoot and diagnosis of airflow problems, monitor glycol pressures and inhibitor levels.
- Periodic inspection and monitoring of air conditioning coils to ensure proper airflows and heat rejection.
- Augmentation of filter changes as required, inspect coil conditions for organic debris and soils.
- Ensure compliance with DOT Cylinder Maintenance, Retest and Certification requirements for hydrostatic test dates of high-pressure cylinders.
- Use the Annual Preventative Air Conditioning Maintenance checklists/job plan provided or by manufacturers specifications.
- Knowledge and ability to perform maintenance on various types of heating systems is required.
- Basic knowledge of low to high voltage, 3 phase wiring principles and how to read a schematic.
- The ability to write detailed, descriptive reports on HVAC equipment and required repairs. CFC reports required by the client, etc.
- This position normally requires approximately 25 - 50% travel out of Anchorage area to remote sites, however, depending on client needs/requests, technician could be required to travel more often. May be required to travel within hours of client request to any site throughout the State of Alaska. Must be willing and able to fly on small aircraft to said remote sites although the majority are accessed via road system.
- Must be able to work well with others as directed and be a team player.
- Able to work independently and prioritize workload.
- Positions main focus will be on HVAC specific tasks a majority of the time but building maintenance duties are required and client needs always take precedence.
- Assume Supervisory role and/or job site Lead technician. Ability to instruct others as a lead technician in a professional manner.
- Must be fluent in speaking, reading, and writing English.
- A valid Driver’s License and an acceptable driving record for the past three (3) years to be eligible under NMS’ vehicle insurance policy.
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements
Weather: Indoor/Outdoor – occasional exposure to harsh weather conditions; requires work to be done both inside and outside.
Noise level: The noise level in the work environment is usually that of a standard office atmosphere.
Description of environment: Office building with standard office environment.
Physical requirements: Employee is required to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs. Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, use hands/fingers to handle or feel, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk/hear, see, taste/smell, and carry weight/lift.
Travel: Employee may travel up to 50% of the time throughout Alaska and/or remote locations and may be required to use alternative modes of transportation, including but not limited to snow machines, boats, small airplanes and ATVs.
Competencies
NMS Core Values
Safety guides our behavior.
Honesty and integrity govern our activities.
Commitments made will be fulfilled.
All individuals are treated with dignity and respect.
The environment will be protected and sustained.
Equal Opportunity Employer NANA Regional Corporation, Inc. and its subsidiaries are equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender-identity and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. NANA grants employment preference to shareholder of NANA, their spouses and descendants to the extent allowed by law.
Accommodation Requests for Job Seekers with a Disability. If you are a job seeker with a disability and require accessibility assistance or an accommodation for any part of the employment process, contact us at recruiting@nana.com or 1-800-478-2000.
Default: Location : Location US-AK-Anchorage
Job ID 2026-23825
NMS Division NMS FFM
Work Type On-Site
Work Location Anchorage
NMS is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, veteran protected status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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Devops Lead Job Market in Alaska
A snapshot from current Alaska openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Speechify2

- LONG Building Technologies2

- NMS1

- Akima1

- CVS Health1

Top Industries Hiring
- Technology & Software2
- Banking & Financial Services1
- Healthcare & Medical Services1
What Alaska Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in devops lead jobs across Alaska.
- Five or more years of devops engineering experience with at least one year in a lead role
- Hands-on expertise with Kubernetes, Terraform, and cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure
- Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines in enterprise or regulated environments
- Strong background in infrastructure-as-code, automated testing, and GitOps workflows
- Ability to hold or obtain a federal security clearance, required by many Alaska defense contractors
- Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related technical field
Devops Lead Jobs in Alaska: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a devops lead in Alaska?
There is no state-issued license required to work as a devops lead in Alaska. Most employers expect a background in software engineering or systems administration, followed by several years building and operating CI/CD pipelines and cloud infrastructure. A bachelor's degree in computer science or information systems is the standard entry point, though demonstrated hands-on experience and certifications in AWS, Azure, or Kubernetes carry real weight with Alaska hiring managers, particularly in defense and state government roles.
Which companies hire devops leads in Alaska?
Alaska devops lead roles are posted by Speechify, LONG Building Technologies, and NMS and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Defense contractors, state government agencies, and oil and gas operators are the most consistent sources of devops lead openings across Alaska.
Which Alaska cities have the most devops lead jobs?
Anchorage, Juneau, and Barrow are the Alaska cities with the most devops lead openings. Anchorage drives the largest share because it concentrates the state's defense contractors, major oil and gas company offices, and the bulk of state government IT operations, while Fairbanks and Juneau contribute openings through military installations and state agency headquarters, respectively.
Are there remote devops lead jobs in Alaska?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 29% of devops lead openings tied to Alaska are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting how naturally cloud-focused infrastructure work translates to distributed teams. Pipeline management, monitoring, and automation work can typically be done fully remote, though roles involving classified systems or on-premises data centers at Alaska facilities usually require on-site presence.
How can I get hired as a devops lead in Alaska with little or no experience?
The most realistic path starts in a junior devops engineer or systems administrator role, then builds toward a lead position over time. In Alaska, state government IT offices and defense contractors like Leidos and SAIC periodically post associate-level infrastructure roles that serve as entry points. Building a portfolio of infrastructure-as-code projects on public repositories and earning a cloud certification such as AWS Solutions Architect strengthens an application significantly. From adjacent roles like network administrator or release engineer, a lateral move into a devops team is a common route Alaska hiring managers recognize.
Where can I find and apply to devops lead jobs in Alaska?
You can find and apply to devops lead jobs in Alaska on Migrate Mate, which lists current Alaska openings. Search the listings, find the roles that fit your background and location, and apply directly to the ones that match your experience.
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