Senior Systems Engineer - Cloud, DevOps & Automation

Purple Hires Inc; South San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Purple Hires Inc is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer/DevOps to manage Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and cloud setups. You will deploy and monitor AWS services, containerized apps, and pipelines, while automating tasks with Bash/PowerShell/Python.

Strong collaboration with developers, QA, and IT is essential to deliver robust software solutions. Applicants should be proficient in CI/CD tools, security best practices, and troubleshooting in hybrid environments, with a focus on

Qualifications

• 4-6 years of experience in systems engineering, DevOps, or related role.
• Strong knowledge of Windows Server, Windows 10, Windows 11 and Linux distributions (Ubuntu, RHEL, CentOS, etc.) along with Wix.
• Experience with virtualization (VMware, Hyper-V) and AWS services (EC2, S3, IAM, VPC).
• Hands-on with Docker/containers; exposure to orchestration tools (Kubernetes, ECS/EKS) is a plus.
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and tools (Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions, or Azure DevOps).
• Proficiency in scripting/automation (Bash, PowerShell, or Python).
• Understanding of cybersecurity fundamentals (network security, IAM, patching, vulnerability scanning).
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support Windows 10/11/Server and Linux servers (installation, configuration, patching, troubleshooting).
• Configure, maintain, and monitor VMware/Hyper-V and cloud-based systems (AWS).
• Build, deploy, and maintain Docker/containerized applications and orchestrated environments (ECS/Kubernetes a plus).
• Develop and maintain automation scripts (e.g., Bash, PowerShell, Python).
• Understanding of CI/CD pipelines (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or similar).
• Apply cybersecurity best practices, including hardening, monitoring, and vulnerability management.
• Collaborate with developers, QA, and IT teams to ensure smooth software solution for end customers.
• Troubleshoot complex system and application issues in hybrid environments.
• Document infrastructure, deployments, and procedures.

Skills

4-6 years experience

Windows Server

Windows 10/11

Linux distributions

Wix

Virtualization

AWS services

Docker/containers

CI/CD tooling

Scripting

Cybersecurity basics

Troubleshooting

Communication

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

ECS/EKS

VMware

Hyper-V

Jenkins

GitLab CI

GitHub Actions

Azure DevOps

Terraform

Job description

Purple Hires Inc is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer/DevOps to manage Windows and Linux servers, virtualization, and cloud setups. You will deploy and monitor AWS services, containerized apps, and pipelines, while automating tasks with Bash/PowerShell/Python.

Strong collaboration with developers, QA, and IT is essential to deliver robust software solutions. Applicants should be proficient in CI/CD tools, security best practices, and troubleshooting in hybrid environments, with a focus on