Remote DevOps Engineer

Description:

• The DevOps Engineer will provide engineering and technical guidance for the design, planning, development, and delivery of critical applications in a public health organization.
• This role is part of the Workforce Acceleration Initiative (WAI), which aims to help public health agencies improve their information systems.
• The DevOps Engineer will work within the Public Health Information Systems (PHIS) division under the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LA DPH).
• Responsibilities include driving improvements in software delivery processes through automation and optimization of existing deployment architectures.
• The position involves transitioning legacy systems into a unified platform, improving connectivity for electronic reporting, and supporting existing on-premises and hybrid-cloud systems.
• The role is fully remote for U.S. based candidates and is grant funded with a limited-term opportunity ending on June 30, 2025.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of experience as a DevOps Engineer or Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) is necessary.
• Candidates must have experience in software delivery in a production setting, focusing on reliability, automation, testing, measuring, and scaling infrastructure.
• In-depth knowledge of DevOps tools and system architectures, including data, application, security, and network architectures, is essential.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, or GitLab is required.
• Hands-on experience in cloud-based environments (Azure, AWS, or GCP) is necessary, including resource provisioning and management.
• A solid understanding of ‘Infrastructure as Code’ principles and related tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet) is required.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, bash, PowerShell) and Linux administration is necessary, along with experience in Windows Server environments.
• Familiarity with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes is required.
• Candidates should be familiar with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Splunk.
• Familiarity with agile development methodologies and software design patterns is necessary.
• Outstanding interpersonal and teamwork skills are essential, along with the ability to develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Experience working in a virtual environment with remote partners and distributed teams is required.

Benefits:

• The salary range for this position is $103,500-$143,500 per year, plus benefits, with individual offers based on experience and qualifications.
• The position offers a fully remote work arrangement for U.S. based candidates.
• The role is part of a dynamic public health program, providing opportunities for professional growth and development.
• The CDC Foundation is committed to a smoke-free environment and complies with all applicable employment laws.