Remote DevOps Engineer III (2024)

Description:

• The DevOps Engineer III position is part of Security Risk Advisors’ Software Development Team.
• The role involves collaboration with SRA’s Advisory Services, CyberSOC, and Research & Innovation teams to enhance the information security consulting practice.
• Responsibilities include designing and implementing DevOps infrastructure tools and strategies for SaaS products.
• The position requires regular deployment maintenance, ensuring swift resolution of potential issues, and making recommendations for improvements.
• The engineer will ensure the security of developed software and system infrastructure by implementing security best practices and responding to reported vulnerabilities.
• The role includes assisting the Software Development team with Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment tooling like Bitbucket Pipelines.
• Documentation responsibilities involve creating, maintaining, and updating systems documentation and design specifications.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have 5+ years of professional operations or DevOps experience with cloud or virtualized installations of custom software.
• A deep understanding of Docker and other containerization technologies and orchestration is required.
• Demonstrated experience with cloud service providers such as AWS, GCP, or Azure, particularly their Kubernetes offerings, is essential.
• Knowledge of continuous integration and continuous deployment/delivery methodologies and tools like Jenkins, GitLab, CircleCI, and ArgoCD is necessary.
• Proficiency in a scripting language such as Python, Go, or Bash and a strong understanding of infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Helm is required.
• A deep understanding of standard security protocols, vulnerability management, encryption, and secure coding practices is essential.
• Experience with monitoring and log analysis tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack is required.
• Candidates should have a solid understanding of network topologies and common network protocols and services, along with network security strategies.
• Strong troubleshooting skills to diagnose and address issues within the Kubernetes environment and broader CI/CD pipeline are necessary.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for collaboration with different teams and an understanding of Agile development practices are required.
• Proficiency in Kubernetes is preferred, including the ability to deploy, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters.
• Candidates must be willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines when necessary.
• The ability to work independently and articulate project progress to management is required.
• Punctuality and timely attendance to external client and internal stakeholder needs are essential.
• A Bachelor’s degree in information technology or a related field or equivalent experience is required.

Benefits:

• Employees will have access to a robust internal training program and company-paid external training, with eligibility for one training per year paid for by SRA.
• SRA provides free mental health support through a partnership with BetterHelp, connecting employees with licensed therapists for various session formats.
• Regular full-time employees receive generous medical, dental, and vision benefits at different price points.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance are included in the benefits package.
• Employees can participate in a company 401(k) plan with an annual 3% safe harbor contribution.
• A free patient advocacy service is available to help employees find care providers and resolve insurance queries.
• On-site wellness programming covering emotional and physical wellness is provided at no cost.
• Generous parental leave, sick leave, and vacation policies are offered.
• Employees have the option to work remotely or with a flexible schedule when needed.
• A company-paid cell phone with discounted accessories is provided.
• The 1-2-3 Give Program allows SRA to donate $1,000 to a charity of the employee's choice, with matching contributions for additional donations up to $1,000.