Object Computing

Object Computing

Onsite DevOps Engineer (Linux Admin Focus)

Saint Louis, Missouri · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 308 days ago
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About the role

  • This role is a perfect fit for a seasoned sysadmin who is ready to transition into or expand their expertise in a DevOps methodology.
  • A core focus of this role is on standing up and maintaining the specific toolsets and applications used by software engineers in the software development process.
  • This is a full-time, on-site position based in St.

Responsibilities

  • Infrastructure Management & Automation: Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure Linux-based infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible.
  • You will automate repetitive tasks, manage configuration, and ensure our systems are reliable and efficient.
  • After VM deployment, you will manage configuration and hardware resources.
  • You will run standard playbooks for base build tasks and customized playbooks based on server roles, utilizing GitLab for code updates when needed.
  • You will also use Red Hat Satellite to manage repositories.
  • Linux System Migration: Lead the migration of our existing on-prem Linux servers and applications to a cloud platform (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP).
  • CI/CD Pipeline Management: Collaborate with development teams to build and maintain robust Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • You'll work with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or CircleCI to automate software build, test, and deployment processes.
  • Monitoring & Troubleshooting: Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to proactively identify and resolve performance issues, system failures, and security vulnerabilities.
  • Implement and manage monitoring and logging solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to proactively identify and resolve performance issues, system failures, and security vulnerabilities.

Requirements

  • Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Linux Administrator or in a similar role.
  • Experience with Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its associated activities, such as creating VM templates and managing OS-level infrastructure, is required.
  • Hands-on experience with key DevOps tools, including version control systems (Git), IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform, and CI/CD platforms.
  • Proficiency with Ansible for server configuration and management, including playbook development and managing updates via GitLab, is essential.
  • Practical experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including a solid understanding of compute, storage, networking, and database services.
  • Experience managing virtual/cloud environments is crucial.
  • Extensive Linux Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience as a Linux Administrator or in a similar role.
  • DevOps Tooling: Hands-on experience with key DevOps tools, including version control systems (Git), IaC tools such as Ansible and Terraform, and CI/CD platforms.
  • Cloud Computing: Practical experience with at least one major cloud provider (AWS, Azure, or GCP), including a solid understanding of compute, storage, networking, and database services.

Skills

  • Proven ability to automate complex tasks and workflows.
  • Networking: Strong understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, and firewalls.
  • Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with development, QA, and operations teams.
  • On-site Availability: This is an on-site position requiring a presence in the St. Louis Office.
  • Bonus if you also bring:
  • Experience with containerization technologies like Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
  • Knowledge of scripting languages beyond Bash, such as Python or Ruby.
  • Familiarity with container security best practices.
  • Experience with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef or Puppet.

Company info

  • Developer Toolset and Application Administration: Administer, install, and upgrade servers and the applications that software engineers need to use, specifically those that are part of the software development process.
  • Administer, install, and upgrade servers and the applications that software engineers need to use, specifically those that are part of the software development process.
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