Senior DevOps Engineer

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What you’ll be doing...

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior AWS DevOps Engineer to manage our AWS infrastructure, implement GitOps practices, and administer our Kubernetes clusters. The ideal candidate will have a strong development background with excellent debugging skills. You will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our cloud infrastructure, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security. Your expertise in AWS services, Kubernetes, networking, and monitoring will be crucial in optimizing our systems and supporting our development teams.

AWS Infrastructure Management:

• Design, implement, and manage complex AWS architectures using a wide range of AWS services.
• Optimize AWS resource utilization and implement cost-saving measures.
• Manage and maintain AWS accounts, IAM policies, and security groups.

Kubernetes Administration:

• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters on AWS (EKS).
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes best practices for security, scalability, and performance.
• Troubleshoot complex issues within Kubernetes clusters and applications.

GitOps Implementation:

• Implement and maintain GitOps workflows for infrastructure and application deployments.
• Integrate GitOps practices with CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes.
• Ensure version control and auditability of infrastructure and application configurations.

AWS Networking and VPN:

• Design and implement complex networking solutions in AWS, including VPCs, subnets, and route tables.
• Set up and manage VPN connections for secure access to AWS resources.
• Implement and maintain AWS Transit Gateway for network connectivity.

Monitoring and Observability:

• Design and implement a comprehensive monitoring stack using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK stack.
• Set up alerting and incident response systems.
• Implement logging solutions and log analysis tools.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code using AWS CloudFormation and Terraform.
• Implement version control for infrastructure code and manage deployment pipelines.

Security and Compliance:

• Implement AWS and Kubernetes security best practices.
• Conduct regular security audits and implement necessary improvements.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

CI/CD Pipeline:

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using AWS services and other tools like Jenkins or GitLab CI.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with Kubernetes and GitOps workflows.

Performance Optimization:

• Analyze and optimize AWS resource and Kubernetes cluster performance.
• Implement caching strategies and content delivery optimizations.

Debugging and Troubleshooting:

• Apply strong debugging skills to resolve complex issues across the entire stack.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement long-term solutions.

Documentation and Knowledge Sharing:

• Maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure, processes, and best practices.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge across the organization.

What we’re looking for...

You will need to have:

• Bachelor's degree of four or more years of work experience.
• Experience in DevOps or Site Reliability Engineering roles, with a strong focus on AWS and Kubernetes.
• Proven development background with excellent debugging skills.
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect Professional and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer Professional certifications.
• Knowledge of core AWS services, including EC2, VPC, S3, RDS, DynamoDB, Lambda, EKS, and IAM.
• Experience with Kubernetes administration, including cluster management, security, and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency in GitOps practices and tools (e.g., Flux, ArgoCD, Fleet).
• Extensive experience with AWS networking, including VPC design, VPN setup, and Transit Gateway.
• Strong skills in implementing and managing monitoring solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
• Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code tools, particularly Terraform and AWS CloudFormation.
• Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Go, or Bash.
• Experience with CI/CD tools and practices, particularly within the AWS ecosystem.

Even better if you have one or more of the following:

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams and explain technical concepts.
• Experience with Agile methodologies and DevOps culture.
• Knowledge of security best practices in cloud and Kubernetes environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex issues across the entire stack.

If Verizon and this role sound like a fit for you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every “even better” qualification listed above.

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