DevOps Cloud Engineer III

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Job Title: DevOps Cloud Engineer III

Location: US - Remote, must be based in the United States of America. Preference to Texas, Kansas, Indianapolis.

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Cloud Engineer to join our team of highly skilled professionals. In this role, you will support AWS, Azure, and on-premise systems, with a primary focus on AWS. You will work to enhance our existing practices and drive the adoption of best practices across all environments. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO: 

AWS and Jenkins Management 

• Manage AWS and Jenkins environments using Terraform and other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools. 
• Design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure in collaboration with development and DevOps teams. 
• Integrate AWS, Azure, and on-premise systems for seamless operations. 

Continuous Improvement 

• Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud and DevOps trends.
• Evaluate and recommend system and process improvements. 
• Lead workshops and training sessions to share knowledge with the team. 

Collaboration and Troubleshooting 

• Work closely with the team to design and implement scalable, reliable systems. 
• Collaborate on projects to ensure system high availability and optimal performance. 
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across cloud and on-premise environments. 

Automation and Optimization 

• Develop and maintain automation tools for efficient cloud resource management. 
• Optimize infrastructure for cost, performance, and security. 

Documentation and Reporting 

• Document procedures and maintain records for system configurations and deployments.
• Prepare reports on infrastructure performance, cost projections, and improvement plans. 

WHAT YOU NEED: 

• Strong experience in DevOps with expertise in AWS, Terraform, Linux, and Jenkins. 
• Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC). 
• Experience with software development lifecycle tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Solid knowledge of cloud computing and networking principles. 
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to obtain and maintain relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate). 
• AWS Certified Solutions Architect preferred.
• Collaborative attitude, comfortable in both mentoring and learning roles, and open to critical feedback.
• Familiarity with cloud-native application development using Java and Node.js. 
• Experience with other tools like Go, Python, and Ansible. 

Travel

Travel is minimal, any travel would be potentially once a month for an in-person IT team meeting 

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  

The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $99,500.00 - $145,000.

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Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.