Junior DevOps Associate - Temporary Position

Agency
Department of Information Technology

Division
Chief Deputy SCIO

Job Classification Title
S-Information Technology (NS)

Position Number
65038899

Grade
TS

About Us

The N.C. Department of Information Technology (NCDIT) serves as the Technology Center for the State of NC. Services that NCDIT provides reach a client base of state and local government agencies, as well as schools, colleges and universities. NCDIT's mission is to enable trusted business-driven solutions that meet the needs of North Carolinians. NCDIT provides technology services to state agencies and is charged with closing the digital divide by expanding availability of broadband services and promoting the adoption of affordable, high-speed internet.

Description of Work
Hourly Range: $33.91 - $50.86

This position may be eligible for hybrid remote work in accordance with state policy and the agency's remote work program but does require weekly onsite work.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

We currently have an opening for a Junior DevOps Associate; this is a temporary supplemental position with North Carolina Department of Information Technology.

Key Responsibilities:
The Junior DevOps Associate will work alongside senior platform staff to support the development and maintenance of AWS-based cloud infrastructure for the Digital Solutions Drupal 10 platform and its associated web services. This is an entry-level role, ideal for someone early in their career who is eager to grow in cloud infrastructure, automation, and DevOps practices.

Platform Maintenance:
Assisting with upkeep of web server operating systems (Ubuntu 22.04, Amazon Linux 2023) and supporting software (Apache, PHP-FPM, etc.) across production and test environments
Supporting maintenance of AWS services under the guidance of senior staff
Helping administer Digital Solutions' URL redirection service, including maintaining Apache configuration in GitHub, coordinating with DIT networking on redirect requests, and ensuring
Ensuring SSL certificates remain current

Platform Development:
Assisting with infrastructure, configuration, and database updates needed to provision and launch new sites on the Drupal 10 platform
Supporting CI/CD pipeline automation using GitHub Actions and self-hosted runners in EC2 for deploying release branches during approved maintenance windows
Contributing to infrastructure-as-code efforts using tools such as Terraform/OpenTofu, Ansible, and Packer
Learning to optimize server performance at the EC2 level by reviewing PHP-FPM and Apache configuration tracked in GitHub repositories
Participating in discussions around strategic improvements to the environment (security, scalability, performance) and assisting with patching and updating core Drupal and associated systems in an enterprise multi-site environment
Gaining exposure to containerized workloads and contributing to container-related projects as needed

About the Division:
The Digital Services team of the Department of Information Technology provides enterprise-level Drupal and associated web applications for State agency websites that enable both State employee and citizen interactions.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

The following Management Preferences are not required, but applicants that possess these skills are preferred:

• Foundational knowledge of Linux systems administration (Ubuntu, Amazon Linux, or similar)
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies quickly, troubleshoot issues, and ask effective questions
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python, or similar)

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in computer science or an IT related field from an appropriately accredited institution,

OR

Associate degree in computer science or an IT related field or related technical degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in business application consulting or development,

OR

High School or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of experience in business application consulting or development; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:
Anaja Lakeiya McClinton

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