DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer

Sunbird Software Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbird Software in Raleigh, NC seeks a DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer to maintain and evolve our on-prem and cloud infrastructure. You will automate deployments, improve CI/CD, security, and scalability across VMware, AWS, Azure, Linux, and container platforms, and collaborate with software teams to enhance reliability and observability.

You should be proficient with Linux, scripting, containerization, and IAM integrations, and comfortable providing after-hours support as needed in a

Qualifications

• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience.
• Shell, Ruby, Perl, or Python scripting for server configuration and automation.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes, OpenShift).
• Solid system administration and networking knowledge (TCP/IP, DNS, routing).
• Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and operations.
• Ability to manage Cisco firewalls and configure/maintain VPNs.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and improve on-premises infrastructure including compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and containers.
• Manage backup and disaster recovery for critical systems and applications.
• Apply OS, hypervisor, firmware, and application patches to keep systems secure.
• Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Deploy and maintain VMs across VMware, Linux KVM, Azure, and AWS.
• Support IAM systems (SAML, LDAP, Active Directory) integrations.
• Handle network and systems admin tasks (DNS, VPN, firewall, SSL).
• Evaluate infrastructure improvements and tooling to boost reliability and scalability.
• Automate routine tasks with scripting and infrastructure tools.
• Collaborate with software teams to improve deployment processes and observability.
• Create and maintain documentation for infrastructure and recovery procedures.
• Maintain Perl, Ruby, and Shell scripts for deployment and HA.

Skills

Linux Admin

Scripting (Bash/Python)

Containerization

Sys Admin & Networking

AI Tools usage

VPN Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/CE/EE/IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

OpenShift

VMware

Azure

AWS

Job description

Sunbird (www.sunbirddcim.com), an established leader in Data Center Infrastructure Management, is looking for a DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer to join our engineering team. Our award-winning web-based solutions help our customers understand and manage energy consumption, environmental conditions and assets in their facilities.

As a DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer, you will play a key role in maintaining and evolving our development and test infrastructure. You will work closely with software engineering teams to improve automation, reliability, security, scalability, and deployment efficiency across both on-premises and cloud environments.

This role is ideal for a technically curious engineer who enjoys Linux administration, automation, CI/CD, cloud technologies, container platforms, and solving complex operational challenges.

Technologies include Linux, Python, Bash, Perl, Jenkins, GitHub, Kubernetes, OpenShift, VMware, Azure, AWS, and related infrastructure technologies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve on-premises infrastructure. This includes compute, storage, networking, virtualization, and container platforms.

• Manage backup and disaster recovery processes for critical systems and applications, including local and offsite backups.

• Apply operating system, hypervisor, firmware, and application patches to ensure systems remain secure and up to date.

• Design, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation processes to improve delivery speed, quality, and reliability.

• Deploy and maintain virtual machines and infrastructure across VMware, Linux KVM, Microsoft Azure, and AWS environments.

• Support identity and access management systems, including SAML, LDAP, and Active Directory integrations.

• Support network and systems administration tasks, including DNS, VPN, firewall coordination, SSL certificate management, and secure remote access.

• Evaluate and recommend infrastructure improvements, tooling enhancements, and operational best practices to improve reliability, scalability, and efficiency.

• Automate routine operational and deployment tasks using scripting and infrastructure management tools.

• Collaborate with software engineering teams to improve application deployment processes, operational readiness, observability, and platform reliability.

• Create and maintain technical documentation for infrastructure, deployment procedures, operational standards, and recovery processes.

• Maintain Perl, Ruby and Shell scripts that allow customers to easily deploy and configure our solution, run backups\restores, provide high availability, and perform other administrative tasks

• Some after-hours or on-call support for critical systems is required (not frequent)

• Must use only company-approved AI tools and follow documented company AI usage policy

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

A candidate with any of the following will be at an advantage:

• Strong Linux administration and troubleshooting experience

• Experience with Shell, Ruby, Perl or Python scripts that allow users to easily configure servers and perform other administrative tasks

• Knowledge / experience with containerization (Docker / Kubernetes / OpenShift)

• Experience with system administration and networking (TCP/IP, DNS, Routing, Etc..)

• Experience using AI-assisted tools to improve productivity and operational effectiveness

• Ability to manage Cisco firewalls and configure/maintain VPNs

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field

Why Sunbird?

At Sunbird Software, we help the world’s leading enterprises manage the critical infrastructure that powers their business. Our customers include global financial institutions, healthcare organizations, technology providers, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies.

Joining Sunbird means you’ll:

• Work with market-leading DCIM software trusted by organizations worldwide.

• Solve complex infrastructure challenges for enterprise customers.

• Collaborate with talented colleagues across Sales, Product, Services, and Support.

• Influence technology strategy at some of the world’s largest organizations.

• Be part of an innovative, collaborative, and customer-focused culture.

• Have opportunities for professional growth while making a measurable impact on customer success.

Learn more:

• What is DCIM? https://www.sunbirddcim.com/what-dcim

• Customer Reviews: https://www.sunbirddcim.com/reviews

• Careers at Sunbird: https://www.sunbirddcim.com/careers