DevOps Engineer

Apex Systems; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESPP

401K

HSA

EAP

Training programs

Job summary

Everforth Apex is seeking a DevOps Engineer to lead platform automation and infra initiatives. You will drive performance optimization, define platform standards, and resolve complex issues on onsite teams in Findlay, OH or other listed locations. Strong automation, IaC, and security focus are essential.

You will mentor staff, develop reliable automation frameworks, and contribute to disaster recovery planning while aligning with enterprise IT standards and governance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in IT or related field.
• 5+ years of platforms engineer experience.
• Experience with cloud, IaC, networking, security, and automation.
• Familiarity with CI/CD tools and infrastructure automation.

Responsibilities

• Identify performance bottlenecks and implement fixes to improve platform performance.
• Lead platform and system troubleshooting; document procedures.
• Manage escalated issues and coordinate technical support activities.
• Drive backup planning and disaster/recovery testing design.
• Analyze usage data to guide optimization and corrective actions.
• Design and configure complex platforms per best practices.
• Create and maintain a comprehensive knowledge base for platforms.

Skills

Cloud Infra Mgmt

Computer Networking

Cybersecurity Risk Mgmt

DevSecOps

General Programming

IaC

IT Infra Mgmt

Perf Monitoring

Policy Management

Process Automation

Service Delivery Mgmt

System Administration

System Platform

System Testing

Systems Integration

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in IT or related field

Tools

Azure DevOps

GitLab

Netbrain

Netbox

Itential

Jenkins

Job description

Job#: 3052057

Job Description

DevOps Engineer

Location: (Onsite) Findlay, Ohio or San Antiono TX or Denver CO

Role Overview

A technical leader is sought for the Platform Development team to drive the transformation of infrastructure automation initiatives. This role merges technical expertise with strategic initiative to enhance Infrastructure Platform performance and reliability. The position involves establishing and maintaining platform standards, resolving complex technical challenges, and developing automation frameworks.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify performance bottlenecks, conduct root cause analysis, and implement solutions to enhance platform and system performance.
• Contribute to the development and improvement of troubleshooting procedures and documentation.
• Lead and manage platform and system technical support activities, including handling escalated and complex issues.
• Participate in future platform and system backup planning and lead the design of disaster/system recovery testing.
• Analyze performance and utilization data to identify trends, provide recommendations for optimization, and implement corrective actions.
• Lead the design and configuration of complex platforms and systems, ensuring compliance with best practices and industry standards.
• Lead the creation and maintenance of a comprehensive knowledge base for platforms and systems.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, a related field, or equivalent experience.

Experience: 5+ years of relevant platforms engineer experience.

Technical Skills: Cloud Infrastructure Management, Computer Networking, Cybersecurity Risk Management, DevSecOps, General Programming, Infrastructure as Code, IT Infrastructure Management, Performance Monitoring, Policy Management, Process Automations, Service Delivery Management, System Administration, System Platform, System Testing, Systems Integration, and Troubleshooting.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Networking, Compute, Storage, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Configuration Management, Identity & Access Management (IAM), and/or Platform Development.
• Experience in Operational Technology and an understanding of the PERA model.
• Experience with Azure DevOps, GitLab, Netbrain, Netbox, Itential, Jenkins, or similar Infrastructure as Code tools for continuous integration and deployment.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth 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. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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