DevOps Cloud Engineer

Description:
Diversified Systems is searching for a DevOps Cloud Engineer to serve as a technical Azure DevOps / AWS expert responsible for the design, implementation, and support of cloud-based information technology solutions in current and future state. This role includes building, maintaining, and operationalizing infrastructure, security services, and system components in commercial or government cloud service providers to deliver highly available and scalable services.

The level of work required is considered advanced, and staff must be able to work under minimal supervision. This position is also responsible for collaborating with other peer architects and application developers to establish shared responsibilities to maintain, improve, and develop cloud presences, primarily Microsoft Azure, AWS, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and SharePoint. Additional duties require a thorough knowledge of Microsoft Servers (v2008 and greater) for proper configuration, in support of application/code deployments through any given SDLC, which this position will also be responsible for overseeing.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the operational design, maintenance, and operation of cloud-based platforms (Azure, AWS, Salesforce, etc.).
• Lead discussion and provide guidance to technical teams regarding operational, technical, and procedural best practices and functional experience.
• Lead automation efforts to minimize manual work and ensure transparency in all aspects of the secure cloud ecosystem.
• Lead efforts with stakeholders to obtain and translate requirements into technical implementations.
• Deploy, configure, and maintain containers, Kubernetes, and automation tools.
• Lead efforts to integrate existing legacy systems with proposed systems by identifying gaps between the current and future state, and potentially lead the implementation of solutions.
• Oversee and develop continuous delivery and continuous integration frameworks and tools.
• Setup framework, processes, and operations for infrastructure as code and automation.
• Lead technical and end-user resources to execute detailed tests and analyze testing results.
• Document & communicate issues, solutions, and timelines to appropriate stakeholders.
• Assist with implementation of customer side monitoring tools and lead operation outage events.
• Manage cloud infrastructure including networking, storage, and computer services.
• Provide timely/responsive technical support and leadership both within and across departments and applications including rotational 24/7 on call support.

Requirements:

• Master''s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems Technology or related field required.
• Current Azure AZ-305 certification required.
• Current AWS Solutions Architect Professional certification required.
• Current Salesforce AD201 & AD301 highly desired.
• Microsoft Certified System Administration certification highly desired.
• Microsoft Certified Engineer training/certification highly desired.
• Microsoft Certified Solution Expert certification highly desired.
• Current Unix/Linux Operating System training/certification highly desired.
• 10 years of computer systems analyst/network administrator experience required.
• 5 years of experience working with cloud-based platforms (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, etc.) in an enterprise environment required.
• 7 years of software engineering experience in a team-based environment required.
• Advanced experience integrating legacy platforms and applications with cloud-based systems required.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills required.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations to technical and/or business audience required.
• Advanced experience with integrating SaaS providers and working in a multivendor integrated environment required.
• Advanced experience with Web Services, API, REST, RPC required.
• Advanced knowledge of cloud-based platforms Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, etc. required.
• Strong understanding of advanced networking concepts, virtualization, and cloud security required.
• Advanced experience with deploying, managing, operating and monitoring of applications in scalable, highly available and fault tolerant data centers, including containers, Kubernetes, and automation tools, both on premise and hosted, required.
• Advanced experience learning, sharing, and implementing best practices with the ability to define operational processes, implement DevOps, deployment checklists, etc. required.
• Advanced ability to solve problems by considering available information, prioritizing and making timely decisions; correlate data using standard business and technology tools and approaches, spot trends and apply sound security and risk management principles required.
• Advanced experience to assess necessary activities and prioritize for completion of assignments using excellent time management, prioritization skills and work ethic required.
• Advanced experience using Terraform, YAML, Azure Cloud-Hub required.
• Advanced experience using Azure DevOps required.
• Advanced experience in creating and migrating pipelines across multiple instances required.
• Advanced experience in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash) required.
• Advanced experience with Kubernetes, Docker, and Serverless Computing required.
• Advanced experience with Gearset for Salesforce cloud-based deployments required.
• Advanced experience with source code management tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, and CI/CD build tools required.

About Diversified Systems
Founded in 1990, Diversified Systems is an award-winning Technology Services corporation providing all levels of IT project consulting services nationwide. DSI is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio with regional offices in the American Midwest and East Coast. We offer our consultants a number of flexible and competitive compensation benefit packages.

Diversified Systems is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
DSI values authenticity and is committed to making sure our employees and partners are valued and respected. At DSI, we believe building a diverse culture is important because we know when people work together, we can achieve better results as a team. DSI realizes that everyone comes from various backgrounds. We celebrate these differences because our employees are our greatest asset as we strive to best meet the needs of those we serve. As part of our ongoing efforts, DSI is focused on advancing equality, diversity, and inclusion by setting high standards to continually evolve our culture. This includes but is not limited to recruiting, community involvement, client delivery, and career development.