Consultant (Infrastructure Engineer)

Open Systems Technologies, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 156,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Systems Technologies, Inc. in New York, NY seeks a Consultant (Infrastructure Engineer) to lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Kafka clusters and DevOps automation.

You will partner with stakeholders on risk assessments, capacity planning, and security controls, while forecasting budget needs and collaborating with development teams to automate Kafka processes. Master’s degree required with graduate coursework in software engineering, operating systems, networks, and cloud

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required; graduate coursework in software engineering, OS, networks.
• Experience with Kafka design, deployment, and maintenance is desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Kafka clusters with DevOps practices.
• Partner with stakeholders on risk assessments and capacity planning.
• Collaborate with development teams to automate Kafka processes using Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts to streamline Kafka operations.
• Investigate and resolve complex Kafka issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Provide technical leadership for Kafka-related initiatives across teams and vendors.
• Optimize configurations, security controls, and resource allocations for Kafka.

Skills

Kafka

DevOps tooling

Automation scripting

Capacity planning

Security controls

Vendor coordination

Education

Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems

Graduate coursework in Software Engineering

Foundations of Programming

Operating Systems

Advanced Operating Systems

Computing Networks

Cloud Computing

Tools

Jenkins

GitLab

Azure DevOps

Job description

Consultant (Infrastructure Engineer) needed for Open Systems Technologies, Inc. located in New York, NY. Lead the design, deployment, and maintenance of Kafka clusters using DevOps tools and practices, ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability. Partner with stakeholders on risk assessments and capacity planning, leveraging Kafka's capabilities to meet business needs while forecasting budget requirements accurately. Collaborate closely with development teams to automate Kafka-related processes using industry- standard tools such as Jenkins, GitLab, or Azure DevOps, fostering efficiency and consistency in deployment and operations. Develop and maintain advanced scripts or automation tools to streamline Kafka operations and maintenance tasks, optimizing workflows and reducing manual intervention. Investigate and resolve complex Kafka-related issues, such as data ingestion failures, message processing errors, or performance bottlenecks, employing a systematic approach to diagnosis and correction. Provide thought leadership and technical expertise across multiple disciplines, serving as the primary contact for vendors and internal teams for Kafka-related inquiries and initiatives. Optimize Kafka configurations, network settings, and resource allocation in collaboration with development and operations teams, ensuring optimal performance and resource utilization. Implement and maintain robust security controls for Kafka, including authentication, authorization, and encryption mechanisms, safeguarding sensitive data, and ensuring compliance with security policies and regulations. Participate in architectural discussions and provide strategic recommendations on leveraging Kafka and DevOps tools for various use cases, contributing to the overall technology roadmap and innovation initiative. Master’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems. No experience required but must have graduate coursework in: 1. Software Engineering, 2. Foundations of Programming, 3. Operating Systems, 4. Adv Operating Systems, 5. Computing Networks, 6. ST: Cloud Computing. National travel is required 10% of the time. Must be willing to travel and relocate. Salary: $156,000 to $157,000