Cloud DevOps Administrator

Jobs via Dice; Omaha (NE); Remote; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Apex Systems is seeking a System Administrator/DevOps Engineer for their AWS-based data warehouse application. The role involves managing cloud infrastructure, automating processes, and collaborating with development teams to ensure system reliability and security. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree and a strong background in AWS services, DevOps practices, and infrastructure management.

Benefits

Health insurance

401K program with company match

Employee stock purchase program

Training and certification opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in system administration or DevOps.
• Proficient in AWS services like EC2, RDS, Redshift, S3.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines and IaC tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage AWS infrastructure for data warehouse applications.
• Develop CI/CD pipelines for automation.
• Implement and manage monitoring systems.

Skills

Cloud Infrastructure Management

Automation

Scripting

Monitoring

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science

Tools

Terraform

Ansible

AWS

CloudWatch

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Job Description:

Job Title: System Administrator/DevOps - AWS-Based Data Warehouse Application

Job Type: Full-Time

Work Location: Remote

Job Description Summary:

As a System Administrator/DevOps Engineer, you will be responsible for the deployment, maintenance, and optimization of our AWS-based data warehouse application. You will work closely with our development, data engineering, and business intelligence teams to ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our systems. Your role will involve managing cloud infrastructure, automating deployment processes, monitoring system performance, and troubleshooting issues.

Job Responsibilities:

Infrastructure Management:

• Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure for our data warehouse application, including EC2 instances, RDS, Redshift, S3, Lambda, and other AWS services.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and security of the data warehouse environment.
  
  

DevOps Practices:

• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for automated deployment of applications and infrastructure changes.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate DevOps best practices into the software development lifecycle.
• Automate routine tasks and processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
  
  

Monitoring and Performance Optimization:

• Implement and manage monitoring and alerting systems (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure system health and performance.
• Analyze system performance and optimize resource utilization to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure and application issues in a timely manner.
  
  

Security and Compliance:

• Implement and enforce security best practices, including IAM policies, encryption, and network security configurations.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA) related to data storage and processing.
• Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments.
  
  

Collaboration and Support:

• Work closely with data engineers, analysts, and other stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide infrastructure support.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior team members.
• Participate in on-call rotations to provide 24/7 support for critical systems.
  
  

Required Credentials and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience in system administration, DevOps, or a related role.
• Proven experience with AWS services, particularly EC2, RDS, Redshift, S3, Lambda, and IAM.
• Strong understanding of CI/CD pipelines and tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI).
• Experience with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and configuration management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet).
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack).
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
  
  

Preferred Credentials and Experience:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, or SysOps Administrator.

Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).

Knowledge of data warehousing concepts and tools (e.g., Snowflake, BigQuery).

Familiarity with data pipeline and ETL tools (e.g., Apache Airflow, Glue).

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at or .

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our 'Welcome Packet' as well, which an Apex team member can provide.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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