Description:

Skylight is a digital consultancy focused on helping government agencies improve public services through design and technology.
The role of a Senior/Staff DevOps Engineer involves working with developers throughout the software development life cycle to ensure reliable and high-quality code releases.
The engineer will support the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) in modernizing the secure transfer, storage, and access of critical government records.
Responsibilities include managing cloud-based systems in Microsoft Azure, ensuring their efficiency, security, and reliability.
Key tasks involve configuring Azure resources, managing user roles, monitoring system performance, implementing security controls, performing system administration, and optimizing resource usage.

Requirements:

Candidates must have experience managing Azure environments, including ExpressRoute and Virtual Networks.
Expertise in cloud security tools such as Azure Security Center and Network Security Groups is required.
Strong system administration experience with both Linux and Windows Server environments is necessary.
Proficiency in monitoring tools like Azure Monitor and Log Analytics is essential.
Experience with Azure Backup for managing backups and disaster recovery is required.
Candidates should be able to optimize cloud resource performance and costs using Azure Cost Management tools.
Experience with AWS operations, including AWS Fargate, GitHub Actions, and Docker, is necessary.
Clear communication skills for collaboration with diverse teams and stakeholders are essential.
A proactive problem-solving mindset and the ability to work in a professional services environment are required.
Candidates must be able to travel for work occasionally and must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Skylight offers competitive salaries based on experience, with ranges for various DevOps Engineer levels.
Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Employees receive life and AD&D insurance, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) plan with a dollar-for-dollar match up to 10%.
Paid time off includes 20 vacation days, 11 federal holidays, and flexible sick leave, along with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents.
Performance rewards include annual salary increases, bonuses, and stock options.
Additional benefits include professional development allowances, tech purchase allowances, and charity donation matching.
The work environment is flexible and remote-friendly, promoting a culture that empowers employees to contribute to public good.