DevOps Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team as we plan for a smooth transition following an upcoming team member retirement. This role is critical for maintaining and evolving our hybrid infrastructure, which combines on-premises datacenter operations with cloud (AWS) and containerized environments.

Responsibilities

• Security and maintenance: Perform hardware stack maintenance on Dell servers, Cisco switches, and cable systems. Upgrade infrastructure components and tools to maintain performance and compatibility. Monitor for threats (including tracking CVEs) and execute timely remediation/mitigation of security issues. Maintain and configure monitoring and log collection systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack or similar).
• Lead incident management: rapidly detect, respond to, and resolve system failures in development and production environments. Expand capabilities of security tools such as Trivy, Dependency-Track, WAF, and others. Conduct regular security audits and deliver infrastructure security training to the team.
• Infrastructure Development & Automation CI/CD: Lead migration of Jenkins from Freestyle Projects to Pipeline Projects, leveraging AI-assisted approaches where applicable. CI/CD: Conduct R&D to evaluate replacing Jenkins with alternative CI/CD tools and recommend/implement improvements. Kubernetes: Perform R&D on Service Mesh integration (e.g., Istio/Linkerd) and support future implementation. Kubernetes: Migrate from Nginx Ingress to Gateway API. AWS: Develop various integrations related to AI solutions and cloud-native services. Proxmox: Configure virtual machines, create new VM images, and optimize virtualization workflows.
• Additional duties include collaborating with development and operations teams, automating repetitive tasks, participating in on-call rotation (as needed), and contributing to continuous improvement of our DevOps practices.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Systems Administration roles.
• Proven track record supporting hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environments.
• Ability to travel occasionally to datacenter facilities in NY/SI region.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team coordination and documentation.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to own impactful infrastructure projects and R&D initiatives.
• A collaborative environment focused on security, reliability, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster. At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.