Paramount Software Solutions - Austin, TX
posted 6 months ago
About the position
The Senior Cloud Infrastructure DevOps Engineer will be a key player in our Cloud Infrastructure DevOps team, which is responsible for designing and deploying robust infrastructure solutions that support SAP products and services. This role emphasizes an automation-first approach, where the deployment of all cloud resources is prioritized through automation to enhance efficiency and consistency. The engineer will work closely with internal product teams and customer-facing units to deliver adaptable and scalable code that meets the diverse requirements of our clientele. The position offers the opportunity to work across various cloud providers, utilizing a wide range of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tooling and practices to develop provider-agnostic solutions that ensure seamless functionality across different platforms. Our infrastructure supports a broad client base, including local, state, and federal government agencies, as well as private sector organizations engaged in government-related missions.
Responsibilities
- Write, modify, and run Terraform from an existing codebase to deploy and maintain infrastructure across multiple cloud service providers, debugging errors during deployment.
- Run Ansible playbooks to manage customer infrastructure, modifying and troubleshooting as needed when errors occur.
- Use GitLab with multiple repositories to maintain customer infrastructure and create merge requests for changes.
- Configure, build, and deploy containerized services using Docker and/or Kubernetes.
- Access traffic flow data between customer and hosted environments to troubleshoot connectivity issues.
- Produce and maintain technical documentation regarding network and system design and governance.
- Develop standard operating procedures, knowledge base articles, technical bulletins, and other documents in support of the infrastructure.
- Operate with a security-first mindset, performing all responsibilities with security in mind.
- Implement monitoring, configuration management, and logging capabilities to manage a multi-tenant cloud infrastructure across multiple cloud service providers.
- Utilize generative AI elements to increase efficiency and speed, improve accuracy and consistency, enhance security, and better manage resources within security boundary guidelines.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent practical experience.
- 5-8+ years of experience with technologies such as Python, Terraform, Ansible, Concourse CI/CD, Vault, and Identity Management.
- Experience with Unix/Linux operating system internals and administration, including filesystems, inodes, system calls, hardening, and networking (TCP/IP, routing, DNS, network topologies, SDN).
- Proficient in using Terraform to build modules for deploying applications in AWS, Azure, and/or Google Cloud Platform.
- Proficient in a CI/CD technology and a scripting or programming language for automation (bash, python).
- Experience with RBAC design and provisioning for users.
- Strong Linux OS skills in deployment, configuration, and troubleshooting.
- Working knowledge of networking concepts such as IP routing, subnetting, and network troubleshooting.
Nice-to-haves
- Expertise in designing, analyzing, and troubleshooting large-scale distributed systems.
- Ability to debug and optimize code and automate routine tasks.
- Systematic problem-solving approach coupled with strong communication skills and a sense of ownership and drive.
