Senior Dev Ops Engineer (SYS ADM 4 TX)
University of California - Davis
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Job summary
UC Davis seeks a DevOps Engineer to join a cloud-native, risk and safety Solutions team. Work on rapid IT service delivery, CI/CD in AWS, IaC, scripting, and security hardening. The role emphasizes collaboration with development, operations, BI, and information security to automate tasks and ensure secure, scalable infrastructure.
Hybrid work arrangement; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience/training.
- Experience automating tasks with Bash, Python, or Node.js.
- Experience building/scaling cloud environments (AWS, GCP, Azure).
- Knowledge of server networking, HTTP and web services.
- Experience with containerization/orchestration, IaC, GitOps, and CM tools like Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, FluxCD, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Salt, or CloudFormation.
- Experience configuring/troubleshooting databases such as MySQL, SQL Server, ElasticSearch, MongoDB with backups and DR.
- Knowledge of advanced security best practices and policies for complex server-based software.
Responsibilities
- 70% DevOps engineering responsibilities.
- 20% Operations security tasks.
- 10% Research and proficiency development with new technology systems.
Skills
Education
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Job description
#CA-PS Under general supervision of the Associate Director of Dev Ops, the incumbent works on a team of Senior DevOps and Systems Administrators in a cloud native environment. Risk and Safety Solutions (RSS) provides web and mobile applications and technical expertise in support of Risk Services and Environmental Health and Safety at the University of California. The DevOps Engineer focuses on rapid IT service delivery and continuous integration in AWS Cloud environment through the adoption of agile practices, and improves collaboration and communication between development and operations groups as well as other IT stakeholders such as business intelligence and information security. Ensures continuous integration, continuous deployment, automated testing, infrastructure as code, scripting of server configuration, and repeatable process automation. Assists the help desk team in automating operating system administration support continuity and security. The incumbent is responsible for writing scripts to automate common tasks, as well as configuring firewall rules and policies. The DevOps Engineer leverages AI-assisted tooling to enhance infrastructure automation, operational efficiency, and security practices within the team's cloud-native workflows.
Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must already have authorization to work in the United States.
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship at this time
10/12/2026 at 11:59pm
Minimum Qualifications – For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position
- Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience / training
- Experience writing scripts to automate common programming, deployment, server, and CI/CD tasks using technologies such as Bash, Python, or Node.js.
- Experience building and scaling cloud environments such as AWS, GCP or Azure
- Experience configuring server networking, including a strong understanding of HTTP and web services.
- Experience with containerization, orchestration, infrastructure as code, GitOps, and configuration management tools, such as Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, FluxCD, Chef, Puppet, Ansible, Salt, or CloudFormation.
- Experience configuring and troubleshooting databases such as MySQL, Microsoft SQL Server, ElasticSearch, graph databases, and MongoDB including managing backups, disaster recovery and resiliency of sensitive and mission critical data, databases and infrastructure.
- Knowledge of advanced security best practices and policies including experience securing complex server-based software.
- Experience with auditing, log management, remote access, authentication, firewall, VPN, antivirus and intrusion detection tools and other security hardening tools and techniques.
- Experience configuring server networking including understanding of HTTP and web services.
- Experience with TCP/IP networking including cloud infrastructure, office networks and firewalls.
- Experience writing and troubleshooting Node.js and Java web applications.
- Experience as a DevOps engineer in agile environments.
- Experience in working in a service-oriented team environment supporting various operating systems and providing technical support for supported IT Services software applications.
- Oral, written and interpersonal communication skills to communicate technical information to technical and nontechnical audiences and stakeholders.
- 70% - Devops Engineer
- 20% - Operations Security
- 10% - Research, Develop & Maintain Proficiency with New Technology Systems
Risk and Safety Solutions creates and supports an information technology environment that enhances the ability of the UC community to teach, do research, and provide public service. RSS supports four major system-wide programs at 10 UC campuses and 5 Medical Centers. These include Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management, Occupational Health, and Worker's Compensation. The DevOps Engineer is a part of the Risk and Safety Solutions team that is responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance and operations of all information systems managed for UC ERM and EH&S initiatives.
- Salary or Pay Range: $107,511.12/yr. - $212,516.64/yr.
- Salary Frequency: Annual
- Salary Grade: STEPS
- UC Job Title: SYS ADM 4 TX
- UC Job Code: 006375
- Number of Positions: 3
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
- Shift (Work Schedule): M-F Hours: TBD
- Location: Davis, CA
- Union Representation: TX-Technical Professionals
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees.
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance, legal coverage, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave, Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
- Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs - Never 0 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs - Never 0 HoursBending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Never 0 Hours
- Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Never 0 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Never 0 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes - Never 0 Hours
- Loud noise levels - Never 0 Hours
- Marked changes in humidity or temperature - Never 0 Hours
- Microwave/Radiation - Never 0 Hours
- Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment - Never 0 Hours
- Extreme Temperatures - Never 0 Hours
- Uneven Surfaces or Elevations - Never 0 Hours
- Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Employee is personally responsible for following health and safety guidelines/instructions. Work regularly scheduled hours (8am-5pm) to respond to needs of clients throughout the day. Work occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays to maintain systems, respond to service disruptions, and emergency outages. Due to the mission-critical services provided by this department, this position will work alternate or extended hours as needed to meet peak workloads. Work with clients via email and telephone and read LCD computer screens for extended periods. Some travel required to and from client sites on and off campus. Work in a busy office environment with frequent interruptions. This position is eligible for hybrid-working arrangements.
- This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
- N/A
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.
As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination
Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere
To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks
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