DevOps Engineer

Flatirons Solutions; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Flatirons Solutions is seeking an entry-level to associate DevOps Engineer to help run and improveLinux/Windows infrastructure in Hosting Operations. You will gain mentorship while contributing to automation, patching, and high-availability efforts.

Responsibilities include maintaining systems, implementing patches, supporting containerization, backups, and on-call coverage. Strong scripting and cloud/infra basics are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in CS/IT/Engineering or related field preferred; hands-on experience welcome
• 0–2 years in IT support, systems administration, cloud operations, DevOps, or related roles
• Foundational Linux admin skills; comfort with CLI, systemd, vi/vim
• Familiarity with containers (Docker, Swarm, Podman) and basic Windows admin
• Scripting in Bash; knowledge of IAM, patching, security basics
• Exposure to VM/VCenter, on-prem infrastructure, or cloud
• Infra-as-code and CI/CD tools (Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible)
• Interest in load balancing, high availability, and cluster management tools
• Familiarity with Jira/Kanban; AI-assisted automation acceptable
• Clear written communication and documentation mindset
• Kubernetes exposure is a plus
• Backup/recovery tools familiarity is a plus

Responsibilities

• Keep Linux and Windows systems healthy, including services, access, networking, and logs
• Apply security patches on a recurring schedule to stay compliant
• Build and maintain operational automation
• Support highly available services and database clusters
• Operate virtualized infrastructure and move services toward containers
• Support backup and snapshot workflows and restores
• Use AI tools to assist with automation and troubleshooting
• Track work in Jira on a Kanban board
• Write concise documentation for operations and recovery
• Collaborate with engineers on releases and incidents
• Be part of on-call rotation for after-hours support
• Other duties as assigned
• Adhere to IMS requirements (Quality, InfoSec, Privacy)

Skills

Linux admin

Windows admin

Bash scripting

Containers

CI/CD

Jira/Agile

Documentation

AI tooling

Kubernetes

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Docker

Docker Swarm

Podman

VMware/vCenter

Terraform

Jenkins

Ansible

Kubernetes

Job description

Department: General & Admin

Location: Boulder, CO

Description

Flatirons Solutions is hiring an entry-level or associate-level DevOps Engineer in Hosting Operations. In this role, you will help run and improve the infrastructure behind our customers’ systems: Linux and Windows administration, automation and scripting, high availability and cluster management, security patching, and a move toward containers. We are looking for someone who already has experience with these tools and a strong motivation to modernize how infrastructure is built and operated. You will work with senior engineers, with mentorship built in and room to take on more design and to support more of the company’s platforms as you grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Keep Linux and Windows systems healthy, including services, access, networking, and logs
• Apply security patches and mitigations on a recurring schedule so systems stay in compliance
• Build and maintain operational automation
• Support highly available services and database clusters
• Operate virtualized infrastructure and help move services toward containers
• Support backup and snapshot workflows, including how a restore is done
• Use AI to assist with automation, scripting, troubleshooting, and architecture, and turn that assistance into reviewed, workable changes
• Track your work in Jira on a Kanban board so status stays clear for the team
• Write clear, concise documentation so another engineer can walk into an environment and understand how it is built, operated, and recovered
• Partner with engineers on releases and incidents
• Will be a member of an on-call rotation for out-of-hours support
• Other duties as may be assigned
• Understands and adheres to all requirements of the Integrated Management Systems (IMS), which includes Quality, Information Security, and Privacy.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands‑on experience, training, or certifications welcome.
• 0–2 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, cloud operations, DevOps, or a related technical role. Relevant internships, coursework, home labs, and substantial project work are valued.
• Foundational Linux administration skills, including comfort using the command line and basic familiarity with systemd and text editors such as vi/vim.
• Familiarity with containers, such as Docker, Docker Swarm, or Podman, through work, coursework, or personal projects.
• Basic Windows administration skills for common user, system, and operational tasks.
• Familiarity with Bash/Shell scripting; able to create or modify simple scripts with guidance.
• Exposure to VMware/vCenter and virtual machine operations, or a willingness to learn traditional on-premises infrastructure.
• Understanding of basic security practices, including patching, vulnerability remediation, and access management.
• Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD tools, such as Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, or similar technologies.
• Interest in learning load balancing, high availability, and cluster-management tools, such as HAProxy or Patroni.
• Familiarity with Jira, Kanban, or other ticketing and Agile work-management tools.
• Comfortable using AI tools responsibly to support automation, scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and learning.
• Clear written communication and a willingness to document work, processes, and solutions.
• Strong curiosity, troubleshooting mindset, attention to detail, and motivation to learn modern infrastructure practices.
• Kubernetes exposure is a plus.
• Familiarity with Veeam, Zerto, or similar backup and recovery tools is a plus.

Remote or hybrid, if located near our Boulder, CO office.

Salary Range: 75,000 to 100,000

As part of the recruitment process, the Company may use AI-enabled tools to assist in the review and summation of job applications; however, all hiring decisions are made by the recruitment team and are not based solely on automated processing. You may raise any concerns or objections by contacting [e-mail]