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DevOps Manager roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires employers to test the U.S. labor market before filing your I-140 petition. Infrastructure leadership, CI/CD pipeline ownership, and cloud platform expertise strengthen your sponsorship case and support prevailing wage documentation.
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We are seeking a highly skilled Manager of DevOps to lead our team in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and security best practices. This role requires a combination of leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise to drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation across our development and operations teams.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How will you make an impact?
- Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement DevOps strategies to optimize system performance, scalability, and security.
- Work closely with development, security, and IT teams to align DevOps initiatives with business objectives.
- Establish best practices for infrastructure automation, monitoring, and deployment.
- Design and manage cloud-based (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises solutions.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
- Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or other tools.
- Automate provisioning, configuration management, and deployments using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Ensure system reliability through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog, or similar tools.
- Enforce security best practices, including vulnerability management, compliance (SOC2, ISO 27001), and access control.
- Work with software development teams to streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Promote DevOps culture by advocating for automation, continuous delivery, and feedback loops.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Have you got what it takes?
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8+ years in DevOps, with at least 3+ years in a leadership/management role.
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, Go).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD).
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
- Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, ELK, Datadog).
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You will have an advantage if you have:
- Experience with Kubernetes security (RBAC, network policies).
- Knowledge of serverless computing and microservices.
- Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for continuous learning and development.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NiCE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!
ENJOY NiCE-FLEX!
At NiCE, we work according to the NiCE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.
ABOUT COGNIGY
NiCE Cognigy delivers AI that works—fast, human, and enterprise-ready. As the leading AI-first CX platform built for real-world scale, we combine Generative and Conversational AI through orchestration, tools, and enterprise systems to power Agentic AI. Backed by global CX leader NiCE, we empower brands with AI Agents that redefine customer experiences and achieve measurable ROI—instantly, across every channel and in 100+ languages.
INTRODUCTION
We are seeking a highly skilled Manager of DevOps to lead our team in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in cloud computing, automation, CI/CD, infrastructure as code (IaC), and security best practices. This role requires a combination of leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on expertise to drive efficiency, reliability, and innovation across our development and operations teams.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How will you make an impact?
- Lead and mentor a team of DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Develop and implement DevOps strategies to optimize system performance, scalability, and security.
- Work closely with development, security, and IT teams to align DevOps initiatives with business objectives.
- Establish best practices for infrastructure automation, monitoring, and deployment.
- Design and manage cloud-based (AWS, Azure, GCP) and on-premises solutions.
- Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, CloudFormation, or similar.
- Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD, or other tools.
- Automate provisioning, configuration management, and deployments using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
- Ensure system reliability through proactive monitoring, logging, and alerting using Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack, Datadog, or similar tools.
- Enforce security best practices, including vulnerability management, compliance (SOC2, ISO 27001), and access control.
- Work with software development teams to streamline the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
- Promote DevOps culture by advocating for automation, continuous delivery, and feedback loops.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
Have you got what it takes?
- Bachelor's or Master’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field.
- 8+ years in DevOps, with at least 3+ years in a leadership/management role.
- Expertise in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Strong knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (Terraform, CloudFormation).
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, Go).
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD).
- Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes, Helm).
- Familiarity with monitoring/logging tools (Prometheus, ELK, Datadog).
- Understanding of security best practices and compliance.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
You will have an advantage if you have:
- Experience with Kubernetes security (RBAC, network policies).
- Knowledge of serverless computing and microservices.
- Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
- Familiarity with Agile/Scrum.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Passion for continuous learning and development.
WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?
Join an ever-growing, market disrupting, global company where the teams – comprised of the best of the best – work in a fast-paced, collaborative, and creative environment! As the market leader, every day at NiCE is a chance to learn and grow, and there are endless internal career opportunities across multiple roles, disciplines, domains, and locations. If you are passionate, innovative, and excited to constantly raise the bar, you may just be our next NICEr!
ENJOY NiCE-FLEX!
At NiCE, we work according to the NiCE-FLEX hybrid model, which enables maximum flexibility: 2 days working from the office and 3 days of remote work, each week. Naturally, office days focus on face-to-face meetings, where teamwork and collaborative thinking generate innovation, new ideas, and a vibrant, interactive atmosphere.
ABOUT COGNIGY
NiCE Cognigy delivers AI that works—fast, human, and enterprise-ready. As the leading AI-first CX platform built for real-world scale, we combine Generative and Conversational AI through orchestration, tools, and enterprise systems to power Agentic AI. Backed by global CX leader NiCE, we empower brands with AI Agents that redefine customer experiences and achieve measurable ROI—instantly, across every channel and in 100+ languages.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Devops Manager
Align your credentials to PERM requirements
PERM requires your employer to define a minimum job requirement before advertising. Make sure your degree field and years of experience match the role description exactly, because discrepancies between your credentials and the posted requirements can trigger USCIS scrutiny during I-140 adjudication.
Prioritize employers with established PERM pipelines
Target mid-to-large technology companies and financial institutions that have sponsored PERM labor certifications for DevOps or infrastructure roles before. Employers new to PERM often underestimate DOL audit timelines and advertising requirements, which can delay your green card process by months.
Verify your prevailing wage tier before negotiating
Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the prevailing wage for DevOps Manager under SOC code 15-1244 in your target metro area. Your offer must meet at least Level II or Level III to support EB-2 or EB-3 filing without triggering a DOL audit.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter DevOps Manager roles by green card sponsorship history on Migrate Mate to find employers who have filed PERM certifications for similar positions. That filing history signals the employer already understands the DOL recruitment requirements and can move through the process efficiently.
Negotiate a start date that accommodates PERM advertising
PERM requires a minimum recruitment period before DOL will accept the application. Your employer needs several months to run required advertisements and document results. Build this timeline into your offer negotiation so the process starts before your current authorization requires an extension.
Document cloud certifications and platform ownership clearly
O*NET classifies DevOps Manager under infrastructure and systems management, so your I-140 supporting evidence should emphasize cloud platform certifications, team leadership scope, and specific toolchains you own. Generic job descriptions weaken the specialty occupation and advanced degree arguments at the petition stage.
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Find Devops Manager JobsDevops Manager Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a DevOps Manager role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most DevOps Manager positions qualify for both EB-2 and EB-3 depending on how your employer structures the job requirements. EB-2 applies when the role requires an advanced degree or your employer requests a National Interest Waiver. EB-3 covers positions requiring a bachelor's degree plus progressive experience. Your employer's PERM attorney typically recommends the category based on the role's documented minimum requirements and your credentials.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
Green card sponsorship through PERM leads to permanent residency rather than a temporary status requiring renewal every three years. There is no annual lottery for EB-3 at the application stage, and most countries outside India and China face no significant priority date backlog. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years combined, compared to H-1B approval in a few months.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a DevOps Manager?
Your employer files the PERM application with DOL after conducting a mandatory recruitment period, which includes job postings, newspaper advertisements, and internal notices. DOL audits roughly 30 percent of applications and may request documentation of all applicants considered and rejected. For DevOps Manager roles, the job description must precisely define minimum requirements so DOL can confirm no qualified U.S. workers were bypassed before your sponsorship moves forward.
How can I find DevOps Manager jobs where employers are already prepared to sponsor a green card?
Migrate Mate lets you search DevOps Manager openings filtered by green card sponsorship history, showing which employers have filed PERM certifications for similar roles. That history matters because employers familiar with the process are far less likely to withdraw sponsorship mid-filing due to compliance surprises or cost concerns.
Can I change employers after my green card process has started?
Once your I-140 petition has been approved and is more than 180 days old, you can port your priority date to a new employer filing a new I-140 in the same or similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. DevOps Manager to a comparable infrastructure or cloud engineering leadership role typically qualifies, but your new employer must file a new I-140 and your adjustment of status application must already be pending.
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