IT Operations Engineer

Ivalua; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 88,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Snacks and weekly lunches

Career development program

Job summary

Ivalua, a leading cloud-based procurement platform, is seeking an IT Operations Engineer in Pittsburgh, PA. The role focuses on sustaining infrastructure, automation, and container workloads within the Platform Engineering team.

You will monitor health, manage VM lifecycles, apply patches, support security, and contribute to reliable services across our global IT footprint. The role offers a hybrid work model with three days in the office weekly.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in IT operations, systems administration, containerization, and infrastructure support
• Understanding of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration management principles
• Familiarity with infrastructure provisioning and automation tools
• Basic containerization concepts (containers, images, orchestration)
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automation
• Networking fundamentals (DNS, IP, routing, firewalls)
• Cloud infrastructure concepts (IaaS, VM management, storage)
• Monitoring and alerting experience
• Security and vulnerability management understanding
• Linux/Windows system administration
• Aim to improve system performance and operational efficiency
• Bachelor’s degree in IT or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Execute and support infrastructure automation workflows and pre-defined automation jobs
• Maintain and run configuration management and provisioning pipelines
• Manage and support containerized workloads and service lifecycles
• Monitor infrastructure health and respond to real-time alerts
• Perform VM lifecycle management (provisioning/resizing/decommissioning)
• Execute patch management and system updates
• Support vulnerability remediation and incident escalation
• Perform backup validation and restoration tasks
• Maintain operational docs and runbooks
• Assist onboarding/offboarding of systems and users
• Conduct peer reviews for changes and tasks
• Ensure clean shift handoffs with proper documentation
• Support routine maintenance and operational activities
• Serve as operations contact for cross-functional teams
• Assist capacity monitoring and scaling recommendations
• Report on system performance and utilization metrics
• Collaborate with senior engineers on complex issues
• Contribute to a consistent operational tempo

Skills

IT operations

Containerization

IaC

Scripting

Networking

Cloud infrastructure

Monitoring

Security

Linux/Windows

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Job description

Pittsburgh, PA

Created in 2000, Ivalua is a leading global provider of cloud-based procurement solutions.

Company Overview

At Ivalua we are a global community of exceptional professionals, who believe that digital transformation revolutionizes supply chain sustainability and resiliency to unlock the power of supplier collaboration. We achieve this through our leading cloud-based spend management platform that empowers hundreds of the world’s most admired brands to effectively manage all categories of spend and all suppliers to increase profitability, improve ESG (environmental, social, and corporate governance) performance, lower risk, and improve productivity. Driven by our passions and fueled by our shared ambitions, we empower and challenge each other to create meaningful experiences for our colleagues, customers, partners, and communities.

Learn more at www.ivalua.com. Follow us on LinkedIn

THE OPPORTUNITY

Context

Our IT department, international in scope (EMEA, AMER, APAC) and in full growth, is made up of over sixty IT & Cybersecurity professionals in charge of the deployment and operations of the Ivalua Cloud, which hosts the environments for our clients around the world. It is also responsible for internal IT infrastructures, IT applications and data, IT support for our users as well as the Security monitoring & IT security handling.

Role

We are seeking an Operations Engineers to join our Platform Engineering team. These roles provide continuous infrastructure support across staggered shifts, ensuring system stability, operational excellence, and seamless handoff between coverage windows.

What You Will Do With Us

• Execute and support infrastructure automation workflows, including running and validating pre-defined automation jobs
• Assist in the maintenance and execution of configuration management and infrastructure provisioning pipelines
• Manage and support containerized workloads, including service lifecycle operations (deployments, restarts, scaling, and troubleshooting)
• Monitor infrastructure health and respond to alerts or incidents in real-time, ensuring uptime and stability
• Perform VM lifecycle management (provisioning, resizing, decommissioning)
• Execute patch management and validate system updates
• Support vulnerability remediation and escalat complex issues
• Perform backup validation and assist in restore operations
• Maintain and update operational documentation and runbooks
• Participate in onboarding and offboarding of systems and users
• Conduct peer reviews for operational changes and tasks
• Ensure clean shift handoffs with proper documentation
• Support routine maintenance and scheduled operational activities
• Act as an operations point of contact for cross-functional teams, providing insight into system health and ongoing activities
• Assist in capacity monitoring and planning, identifying trends and escalating recommendations for scaling or optimization
• Support data-driven decisions by helping gather and report on system performance and utilization metrics
• Assist with routine maintenance and operational tasks across container orchestration environments
• Support and collaborate with senior engineers on complex issues, but operate within defined procedures for standard operations
• Contribute to establishing a consistent operational tempo, including monitoring trends, identifying anomalies, and supporting proactive maintenance

YOUR PROFILE

Required Experience

• At least 3 years + experience in IT operations, systems administration, containerization, and infrastructure support
• Basic understanding of infrastructure-as-code (IaC) and configuration management principles
• Familiarity with tools used for infrastructure provisioning and automation
• Basic understanding of containerization concepts (e.g., containers, images, service orchestration)
• Basic scripting (PowerShell, Bash, or Python) for automation and task efficiency
• Understanding of networking fundamentals (DNS, IP, routing, firewalls)
• Familiarity with cloud infrastructure concepts (IaaS, VM management, storage)
• Experience with monitoring and alerting systems
• Understanding of security and vulnerability management concepts
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows-based systems administration
• Ability to troubleshoot issues across application, container, and infrastructure layers
• Proactive mindset toward identifying improvements in system performance and operational efficiency
• Bachelor’s degree in IT, or relevant field preferred with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience OR Equivalent combination of education and experience

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and process adherence
• Ability to work independently within defined procedures
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

LIFE AT IVALUA

• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office per week),
• We're a team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of product innovation and technology,
• Sustainable Growth, Privately Held,
• A stable and cash-flow positive Company since 10 years,
• Snacks and weekly lunches in the office,
• Feel empowered to pursue your goals with improved team collaboration and increased creativity/productivity,
• Unlock and unleash your full professional potential with our exceptional training and career development program,
• Join a dynamic and international team of top-notch professionals who are experts in their respective fields. Collaborate with like-minded individuals who are deeply passionate and highly motivated about their work. Experience a truly diverse and inclusive work environment where your unique contributions are highly valued,
• Regular social events, competitive outings, team running events, and musical activities,
• Comparably recognized Ivalua for the following (https://www.comparably.com/companies/ivalua) :

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One of Ivalua’s core values is to Care & Grow People. We take matters like pay equity very seriously and strive to reward our employees appropriately and fairly for their talents. The salary range for this position is based upon careful and continual market compensation research. In addition to location, salary may also vary based upon job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Title: IT Operations Engineer

Base range minimum: 88000$ USD

Base range maximum: 115000$ USD

• Additional compensation / rewards: In addition to the base salary information above, Ivalua offers an uncapped commission plan as part of the competitive compensation package. Other compensation factors may also be considered. Ivalua also offers exceptional benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement (with company match), and much more.