IT Systems DevOps Engineer

Socket.dev; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Cologix is seeking a DevOps Engineer to join the Systems Administration team. The role focuses on designing, deploying and monitoring automation services across business systems to support core operations.

You will contribute to DevOps practices, collaborate with engineering and operations, and help establish standards and repeatable processes for reliable deployments and production systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years in DevOps and infrastructure engineering.
• Strong Linux/Unix administration and networking fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to DevOps practice improvements across Engineering.
• Collaborate with vendors and teams to deliver scalable solutions.
• Design and enforce standards, policies, and best practices for DevOps environments.
• Create repeatable, reliable solutions for operational workflows.
• Own release management for deployments.
• Maintain documentation for DevOps systems and processes.

Skills

Linux/Unix administration

Networking fundamentals

Automation & CM tools

Open-source technologies

Cloud platforms

Apache/Tomcat/MySQL/JVM

Scripting languages (Python, PHP, Perl

Leadership & collaboration

IT operations best practices

AWS certification (plus)

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in CS or related

Tools

Ansible

Apache

Tomcat

MySQL

JVM environments

Job description

About Our Company:

Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and Scalelogix℠ hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients.

About the Position:

Cologix is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our Systems Administration team. This role will be responsible for development and engineering of internal solutions that support the core business operation. Primary functions will be designing, deploying and monitoring automation services between various business systems; reviewing, analyzing and streamlining current business processes and systems; assisting with designing, deploying and management of core business systems.

What you do daily:

• Contribute to the implementation of new products while supporting the ongoing development, maintenance, and optimization of DevOps practices across Engineering.
• Collaborate with vendors, engineering teams, and peer operations organizations to deliver reliable and scalable solutions.
• Develop and establish organizational standards, policies, procedures, and best practices for DevOps environments.
• Design and implement simple, repeatable, and reliable solutions that streamline systems, processes, and operational workflows.
• Own and coordinate release management activities to support consistent, controlled, and successful deployments.
• Establish, maintain, and support systems and tools used across development and production environments.
• Develop, administer, and maintain version control systems and associated processes.
• Maintain a comprehensive documentation library for DevOps systems, processes, and procedures.
• Create technical and operational documentation for new systems and solutions to enable effective transition and knowledge transfer to operational support teams.

What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications)

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, a related technical discipline (preference), or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in DevOps
• 3+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, or a related role.
• Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and networking fundamentals.
• Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or equivalent technologies.
• Experience working with a variety of open-source technologies and cloud platforms.
• Working knowledge of Apache, Tomcat, MySQL, and JVM-based server environments.
• Familiarity with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, and/or Ruby.
• Strong understanding of IT operations best practices within highly available, production-critical environments.
• Ability to work independently, effectively manage priorities, and take ownership of assigned projects and tasks.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams.
• A proactive, positive approach with a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously develop new skills.
• AWS architecture certification, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, is a plus.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time, including CPT/OPT.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status.

The California Consumer Privacy Act (“CCPA”) creates privacy rights relating to the collection, sale, disclosure, and deletion of consumers’ personal information. The CCPA requires businesses to provide consumers, including job applicants and employees, with information about their rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used. For additional information regarding your rights, including a description of the categories of personal information to be collected and the purpose for which the information will be used, please see https://cologix.com/privacy-policy/.

Cologix’ data centers are ISO 27001:2022 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. These certifications demonstrate Cologix’s commitment to both information security and environmental stewardship. At Cologix, protecting information assets and minimizing environmental impacts are everyone’s responsibility.

Cologix employees are responsible for:

• Understanding and following Cologix’s information security, cybersecurity, privacy, and environmental management policies, procedures, and standards.
• Ensuring conformance with the requirements of both the Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the Environmental Management System (EMS).
• Remaining vigilant and reporting any information security or environmental incidents, vulnerabilities, risks, or non-conformities to the appropriate teams.
• Actively participating in Cologix’s efforts to maintain and improve information security and environmental performance.