Senior Infrastructure Automation DevOps Engineer

vystarcu; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid training program

Job summary

VyStar is seeking a Senior Infrastructure Automation DevOps Engineer to design and build CI/CD pipelines in Azure, integrate security and testing gates, and automate deployment and monitoring at scale.

You will implement IaC with ARM, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and Puppet, while scripting with Azure CLI and PowerShell to accelerate delivery. Collaboration with development and QA teams will be essential for reliable, secure releases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• 10+ years IT experience in related areas such as application programming, IT operations or systems administration.
• 5+ years DevOps experience; proficient in building CI/CD pipelines in MS Azure.
• Experience with containerization and infrastructure as code.
• Experience scripting with Azure CLI and PowerShell.
• Familiarity with security scanning tools and DevSecOps practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines in MS Azure using Azure ADO Pipelines and Pipeline as code.
• Integrate CI/CD pipelines with test automation tools for quality stage gates.
• Ensure application security by integrating DevSecOps practices (static analysis, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, config management).
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Azure ARM, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.
• Develop scripts/tools to automate deployments using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and other languages.
• Collaborate with developers/testers to ensure successful deployment of applications and optimize pipelines.
• Monitor and troubleshoot DevOps infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability; respond to incidents.

Skills

DevOps

Azure

CI/CD

Security

Test automation

Containerization

Scripting

Azure CLI

PowerShell

Monitoring

Microservices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

Azure DevOps Pipelines

Terraform

Ansible

Puppet

PowerShell

Azure CLI

Job description

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees. Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

Senior Infrastructure Automation DevOps Engineer

Accountability Statement

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement CICD pipelines in MS Azure using Azure ADO Pipelines, and Pipeline as code
• Integrate CICD pipelines with test automation tools for implementing quality stage gates
• Ensure the security of the application by integrating DevSecOps practices, including static code analysis, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and configuration management.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Azure ARM, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate infrastructure and application deployments using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and other scripting languages.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of applications
• Continuously improve and optimize CICD pipelines to increase efficiency and reduce deployment time
• Ensure the security of the application by integrating DevSecOps practices, including static code analysis, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and configuration management.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the DevOps infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability and respond to incidents and problems as they arise.
• Implement and maintain monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.

All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job:

• Focus - Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing client or member.
• Connect - Consistently be friendly and approachable. Demonstrate your care.
• Understand - Listen empathetically and ask questions (70%/30% rule).
• Counsel - Recommend solutions based on your member's needs and objectives.
• Advance - Ensure that member's expectations were exceeded.
• Verify necessary follow-up actions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years IT experience preferably in Application Programming, IT Operations, systems administration, or related areas
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related field
• Experience building CICD pipelines in MS Azure using Azure ADO, Pipelines, and Pipeline as code
• Experience with containerization and infrastructure as code
• Experience with scripting using Azure CLI and Powershell
• Experience with security scanning tools for vulnerability scanning, static code analysis, DAST, secrets management, and configuration management
• Familiarity with Test Automation tools for quality stage gates

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and deployment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occ