DevOps Platform Engineering Manager

Flexjet; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Flexjet is seeking a DevOps Platform Engineering Manager to guide a talented team in delivering scalable platform engineering solutions across cloud and on‑prem environments. You will design strategies, policies, and best practices for secure, cost‑effective infrastructure while collaborating with architects, IT security, and business leaders.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years with AWS/Azure, strong Linux/Windows knowledge, IaC expertise, and experience in cloud-native deployments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer networking or related field, or equivalent.
• 5+ years hands-on experience with AWS and/or Azure.
• 5+ years managing virtual servers and SAN storage.
• Good knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Experience troubleshooting deployment with software developers.
• Experience building cloud-native applications in AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure.
• Experience with cloud platforms and services like AWS MSK, API Gateway, IAM, DynamoDB, EKS; Azure Storage, Networking, KeyVault.
• Experience in a global enterprise and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage, train, and develop DevOps Platform Engineering team personnel and priorities.
• Design platform engineering strategy in collaboration with architects, IT security, and leaders.
• Develop platform engineering policies and procedures.
• Architect and support provisioning/migration of infrastructure from cloud to on-premise where appropriate.
• Architect, design and deliver solutions using existing infrastructure components and adopt new technologies.
• Assist engineers in implementing and troubleshooting cloud and on-premise solutions.
• Work with software architects to explore cloud tools and frameworks to move faster in cloud environments.
• Establish standards for tooling to build, deploy, monitor, and document best practices.
• Identify opportunities to reduce operating costs across environments.
• Interact with vendors and partners as needed; flexible with schedule and hours.

Skills

Linux

Windows Server

Terraform

Helm

Ansible

Azure DevOps

GitHub Actions

Git

Networking

IaC concepts

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Networking or related field

5+ years hands on AWS/Azure

5+ years managing virtual servers & SAN storage

Tools

AWS

Azure

Google Cloud

MSK

API Gateway

IAM

DynamoDB

EKS

Container Applications

KeyVault

Job description

Current job opportunities are posted here as they become available.

The Flexjet IT Team supports the technology needs of multiple established companies within the Private Jet industry. The DevOps Platform Engineering Manager is responsible for providing guidance and engineering solutions to fulfill business requirements using industry best practices and in accordance with architectural standards and engineering methodology.

Have you always wanted to work for an innovative company that has the agility of a startup but has decades of experience as an industry leader within a fast-paced and growing industry like private aviation?

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, train, and develop DevOps Platform Engineering team personnel, keeping apprised of deliverables/goals and actively overseeing priorities and workload.
• Design overall platforming engineering strategy for the organization, collaborating with Solution Architects, IT Security, IT Management and business leaders
• Develop platform engineering policies and procedures
• Architect, Develop, and Support the provisioning and migration of Infrastructure applications, servers, and services from cloud to on-premise services (where appropriate) while maintaining industry best practices for security, disaster recovery and business continuity.
• Architect, Design and Deliver solutions using existing Infrastructure components. Implement new infrastructure technologies as introduced and establish best practices for their adoption. Resolve unforeseen incidents and initiate change to ensure future issues can be managed more efficiently.
• Assists engineers and other operations team members in implementing and troubleshooting cloud and on-premises infrastructure solutions.
• Works closely with software architects to identify, research, and experiment with other cloud tools, technologies, and frameworks that will help our teams to move faster in our cloud environments.
• Establish standards for tools related to building, deploying, and monitoring software systems and documenting best practices.
• Identify improvements and options to reduce our operating costs in all environments.
• Interact with vendors and partners of your systems as needed
• Ability to be flexible with the schedule and work extra hours as needed

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Networking or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of hands on experience working with AWS and/or Azure
• 5+ years experience managing virtual servers & SAN storage
• Good knowledge of Linux Operating Systems.
• Experience in working with software developers to troubleshoot deployment challenges
• Experience with software development processes and methodologies preferred
• Experience building cloud native/cloud first applications in a cloud environment such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Azure
• Experience preferred with platforms such as:
  • AWS - MSK, API Gateway, IAM, DynamoDB, EKS
  • Azure - Storage Accounts, Networking (for Hybrid), Container Applications, KeyVault
• Experience within a global enterprise
• Solid verbal and written communication skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Well versed in use and support of all newer Microsoft operating systems
• Solid understanding of Windows and Linux servers including Active Directory, File Permissions, Print Servers
• Understanding the use, concepts, and implementation of IaC (Terraform, Helm, Ansible, etc.) and provisioning/delivery via pipelines (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions)
• Knowledge of source control (git) and source control platforms (Azure DevOps, Github)
• Troubleshoot basic Ethernet/IP network problems
• Ability to reason and select between multiple "correct" solutions. We are an always evolving entity. As such, the "rules" are more like guidelines. We follow our corporate guiding principles, and we adhere to industry best practices. If you struggle with vague work boundaries, then this may not be the position you are looking for
• Strong verbal and written communication
• Work well independently
• Manage your time well working simultaneous challenges without undue stress.
• Flexibility and willingness to work in a changing, entrepreneurial environment.

DESIRED QUALITIES

• Hyper-converged infrastructure experience is a plus
• ITIL knowledge is a plus
• Prior experience in travel or aviation industries a plus