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- Provisioning
- continuous integration and development
- Kubernetes
- Progress Chef
Job Description
UVA Information Technology Services (ITS) seeks applicants for a DevOps Engineer - Identity Architecture & Engineering to join the enterprise Applications team.
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team and drive the architecture and engineering of our identity and access management solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both development and operations, with a focus on identity and access management technologies.
ITS at UVA is a phenomenal place to lead, grow, and deliver impact. It is an organization that values results and teamwork. We like the people we work with and the work we get to do. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and share ideas. We embrace a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion . ITS values work-life balance and provides flexible work location options where possible. Please see additional information about joining our team .
Benefits Include : The choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 12 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to $4,360 after your first year for combined use of tuition toward a degree-seeking program or up to $2,000 for professional development including classes, certification training and conferences; and more!
This position will be fully remote. Occasional travel might be required
What you will do:
Preferred Qualifications:
TO APPLY :
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
Experience: 5 years.
Licensure: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer to join our team and drive the architecture and engineering of our identity and access management solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both development and operations, with a focus on identity and access management technologies.
ITS at UVA is a phenomenal place to lead, grow, and deliver impact. It is an organization that values results and teamwork. We like the people we work with and the work we get to do. We strive to create a welcoming and supportive workplace where everyone feels empowered to be their authentic selves and share ideas. We embrace a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion . ITS values work-life balance and provides flexible work location options where possible. Please see additional information about joining our team .
Benefits Include : The choice between 3 different health plans; vision and dental insurance; life insurance; benefits savings accounts; starting with 22 days of paid time off a year in addition to 12 or more paid holidays; 8 weeks of paid parental leave; short term disability; up to $4,360 after your first year for combined use of tuition toward a degree-seeking program or up to $2,000 for professional development including classes, certification training and conferences; and more!
This position will be fully remote. Occasional travel might be required
What you will do:
- Design, build, and maintain a secure and scalable identity and access management infrastructure using DevOps principles and tools
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and implement identity and access management policies and controls
- Develop and maintain automation scripts for deployment, monitoring, and management of identity and access management systems
- Build and maintain containerized solutions using Docker Swarm and Kubernetes
- Perform regular security assessments and vulnerability scans to identify and address potential risks
- Develop and maintain technical documentation for the identity and access management infrastructure
- Stay up to date with emerging technologies and industry best practices related to identity and access management and DevOps
- Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to the identity and access management infrastructure
- Participate in on-call rotation for after-hours support and incident management
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of experience in a DevOps or software engineering role
- Strong background in automation and scripting, with experience in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell
- Hands-on experience with containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker Swarm and Kubernetes
- Experienced in triage and identifying root causes for issues with dependent systems
- Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible or Chef
- Experience with version control systems such as Git or SVN
- Experience with continuous integration and deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLab CI
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Strong debugging, critical thinking, and collaborative skills with the ability to learn new skills and technologies
- Self-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a team
- 5+ years of experience with a focus on identity and access management technologies
- Familiarity with identity and access management protocols and standards such as SAML, LDAP , and OIDC
- Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS , Azure or Google Cloud Platform
- Experience with infrastructure automation for provisioning such as Terraform, AWS CloudFormation or Azure ARM Templates
- Experience with database administration for transactional databases
- Familiarity with regulatory requirements such as FERPA and HIP A A
- Strong understanding of network security principles and practices
- Experience with agile development methodologies
- Certifications in DevOps, cloud, or security-related areas
- Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Trello, or Asana
- Experience with collaboration tools such as Slack or Microsoft Teams
- Experience with remote collaboration and virtual team environments
TO APPLY :
- Complete an application online and attach: Cover letter and resume
- Cover letter to include your interest in the position and your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience
- PROCESS FOR INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS: Please apply through your Workday Home page, search "Find Jobs", and search for R0047770
- PROCESS FOR EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: Please visit UVA job board: and search for R0047770
- ***Please note that you MUST upload ALL documents into the CV/Resume box. Applications that do not contain all of the required documents will not receive full consideration. ***
- For questions about the application process, please contact Bill Crane, Senior Academic Recruiter,
- For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see and
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: High School Diploma, Bachelor's Degree Preferred.
Experience: 5 years.
Licensure: None.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.
The University of Virginia, i ncluding the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.
The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check at time of offer per University Policy.
The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.