DevOps Engineer - Houston, United States - 80Twenty

Description

Extensive experience as cloud-platform administrator or engineer, with a focus on AWS, Azure, GCP and general infrastructure such as load balancers, proxies, DNS, networking, hybrid and storage
Extensive experience as a Linux Administrator or Engineer, with a focus on Ansible, Terraform, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware, and Packer
Strong knowledge of cloud-platform and/or Linux operating systems, including system administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security
Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Packer
Solid understanding of virtualization technologies, particularly VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server
Experience in designing and implementing Linux-based infrastructure solutions, considering scalability, reliability, and performance
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Responsibilities

As a Dev Ops Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert-level knowledge and support for SaaS infrastructure and cloud platforms, with a focus on AWS, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Kuberenetes, IaC, CaC and general infrastructure and systems, such as load balancers, proxies, DNS, networking, hybrid, and storage.

You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining SaaS infrastructure / cloud platforms while ensuring high availability, security, and performance
Design and implement SaaS/cloud-based infrastructure solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance
Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, documentation, and standard operating procedures for Linux and/or SaaS systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration with other technologies

System Administration and Support:
Provide expert-level support for SaaS systems, including troubleshooting complex issues, performance optimization, and system tuning
Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend appropriate solutions
Implement security best practices, including user management, access control, and system hardening
Ensure timely patching and updates of SaaS systems, following established change management processes
Utilize various tools, such as Data Dog, Gitlab, Jira, etc., to automate deployment, configuration, and management of SaaS infrastructure
Develop and maintain various playbooks, templates, and configurations for provisioning and managing resources
Continuously improve automation workflows to streamline processes and increase efficiency
Manage VMware-based virtualized environments, including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server
Provision and maintain virtual machines, templates, and snapshots
Monitor virtual infrastructure performance and troubleshoot issues related to virtualization

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and expertise on Linux-related matters
Share knowledge and mentor junior team members, promoting professional growth and development
Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in Linux technologies, attending conferences and training sessions as needed
Qualifications

Extensive experience as cloud-platform administrator or engineer, with a focus on AWS, Azure, GCP and general infrastructure such as load balancers, proxies, DNS, networking, hybrid and storage
Extensive experience as a Linux Administrator or Engineer, with a focus on Ansible, Terraform, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware, and Packer
Strong knowledge of cloud-platform and/or Linux operating systems, including system administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security
Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Packer
Solid understanding of virtualization technologies, particularly VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server
Experience in designing and implementing Linux-based infrastructure solutions, considering scalability, reliability, and performance
Knowledge of scripting languages like Java, Javascript, C, C++, PHP, Linux shell, Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and scripting tasks
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment
Responsibilities

As a Dev Ops Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert-level knowledge and support for SaaS infrastructure and cloud platforms, with a focus on AWS, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Kuberenetes, IaC, CaC and general infrastructure and systems, such as load balancers, proxies, DNS, networking, hybrid, and storage.

You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining SaaS infrastructure / cloud platforms while ensuring high availability, security, and performance
Design and implement SaaS/cloud-based infrastructure solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance
Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, documentation, and standard operating procedures for Linux and/or SaaS systems
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration with other technologies

System Administration and Support:
Provide expert-level support for SaaS systems, including troubleshooting complex issues, performance optimization, and system tuning
Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend appropriate solutions
Implement security best practices, including user management, access control, and system hardening
Ensure timely patching and updates of SaaS systems, following established change management processes
Utilize various tools, such as Data Dog, Gitlab, Jira, etc., to automate deployment, configuration, and management of SaaS infrastructure
Develop and maintain various playbooks, templates, and configurations for provisioning and managing resources
Continuously improve automation workflows to streamline processes and increase efficiency

Linux Server Virtualization:
Manage VMware-based virtualized environments, including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server
Provision and maintain virtual machines, templates, and snapshots
Monitor virtual infrastructure performance and troubleshoot issues related to virtualization

Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing:
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and expertise on Linux-related matters
Share knowledge and mentor junior team members, promoting professional growth and development
Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in Linux technologies, attending conferences and training sessions as needed

Job Title:
Development and Operations Engineer

Job Description...

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Development and Operations Engineer (Dev Ops) to join our team.

As a Dev Ops Engineer, you will be responsible for providing expert-level knowledge and support for SaaS infrastructure and cloud platforms, with a focus on AWS, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, Kuberenetes, IaC, CaC and general infrastructure and systems, such as load balancers, proxies, DNS, networking, hybrid, and storage.

You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining SaaS infrastructure / cloud platforms while ensuring high availability, security, and performance.

Responsibilities:

SaaS Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement SaaS/cloud-based infrastructure solutions, ensuring scalability, reliability, and optimal performance.
• Develop and maintain architecture blueprints, documentation, and standard operating procedures for Linux and/or SaaS systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system requirements and ensure seamless integration with other technologies.
• System Administration and Support: Provide expert-level support for SaaS systems, including troubleshooting complex issues, performance optimization, and system tuning.
• Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Implement security best practices, including user management, access control, and system hardening.
• Ensure timely patching and updates of SaaS systems, following established change management processes.

Automation and Configuration Management:

• Utilize various tools, such as Data Dog, Gitlab, Jira, etc., to automate deployment, configuration, and management of SaaS infrastructure.
• Develop and maintain various playbooks, templates, and configurations for provisioning and managing resources.
• Continuously improve automation workflows to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
• Linux Server Virtualization: Manage VMware-based virtualized environments, including vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server.
• Provision and maintain virtual machines, templates, and snapshots.
• Monitor virtual infrastructure performance and troubleshoot issues related to virtualization.
• Collaboration and Knowledge Sharing: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide guidance and expertise on Linux-related matters.
• Share knowledge and mentor junior team members, promoting professional growth and development.
• Stay up to date with the latest trends and advancements in Linux technologies, attending conferences and training sessions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience as cloud-platform administrator or engineer, with a focus on AWS, Azure, GCP and general infrastructure such as load balancers, proxies, DNS, networking, hybrid and storage
• Extensive experience as a Linux Administrator or Engineer, with a focus on Ansible, Terraform, Ubuntu, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, VMware, and Packer.
• Strong knowledge of cloud-platform and/or Linux operating systems, including system administration, troubleshooting, performance tuning, and security.
• Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Packer.
• Solid understanding of virtualization technologies, particularly VMware vSphere, ESXi, and vCenter Server.
• Experience in designing and implementing Linux-based infrastructure solutions, considering scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Knowledge of scripting languages like Java, Javascript, C, C++, PHP, Linux shell, Bash, Python, or Perl for automation and scripting tasks.
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to analyze and resolve complex technical issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Relevant certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, RHCE, VCP, LPIC, or Hashi

Corp Certified:
Terraform Associate are highly desirable

Company information

80Twenty is a boutique and award-winning staffing agency specializing in marketing, sales, and creative talent for primarily San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York City.>> 80Twenty was selected as one of the 100 Fastest-Growing Private Companies in the Bay Area in both 2016 and 2017 by the San Francisco Business Times.>> 80Twenty is the highest rated staffing agency on Yelp as well as on Google, 100% organic.>> We are known for our commitment to both quality and speed in our process.

Our recruiters understand the roles we help our clients and candidates with and are extremely effective in creating successful matches.

We are masters of recruitment marketing and sourcing strategies.>> 80Twenty recognizes that the right talent makes all the difference. Our name is based on Pareto's principle. This means that 80% of your results comes from 20% of your resources.

Our focus is to help match our clients with the candidates that will have such impact.>> Our expertise is gained through domain experience.

Majority of our team has hands-on experience from the field of marketing, sales, design, creative, online media, and staffing.

Not only does that help us connect with the right talent and the clients, but it also means we'll understand the requirements of each role needs from a very practical perspective and can match that with suitable candidate profiles.

Retail, Financial Services, Technology, Consumer Goods, Healthcare
Privately Held

Founded: 2010


Company Specialties:
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