DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer

Sunbird-Software-Inc.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbird Software seeks a DevOps and Infrastructure Engineer to join our engineering team in Raleigh. The role focuses on maintaining and evolving development and test infrastructure, collaborating with software teams to improve automation, reliability, security, scalability, and deployment efficiency across on‑premises and cloud environments.

You will work with Linux, Python, Bash, Perl, Jenkins, GitHub, Kubernetes, OpenShift, VMware, Azure, AWS, and related infrastructure technologies.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve on-premises infrastructure (compute, storage, networking, virtualization, containers).
• Manage backup and disaster recovery for critical systems.
• Apply patches to OS, hypervisors, firmware, and apps to stay secure and up to date.
• Design, maintain, and enhance CI/CD pipelines and deployment automation.
• Deploy and manage VMs and infrastructure across VMware, Linux KVM, Azure, and AWS.
• Support identity and access management systems (SAML, LDAP, Active Directory).
• Perform network and systems administration tasks (DNS, VPN, firewall coordination, SSL certs).
• 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, observability, and platform reliability.
• Create and maintain infra docs and recovery procedures.
• Maintain Perl, Ruby, and Shell scripts for deployment and admin tasks.
• Some after-hours or on-call support for critical systems (not frequent).
• Must follow company AI usage policy.

Skills

Linux admin

Scripting (Python/Ruby/Perl)

CI/CD automation

Container platforms

Cloud platforms

Networking basics

Security practices

AI-assisted tooling awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Engineering/IT or related

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