DevOps Engineer I (Remote)

Our client operates in the benefits technology industry, helping organizations maximize their benefits program investments while minimizing risk exposure. The company delivers user-friendly benefits technology and services, including a secure SaaS platform and communication tools designed to engage employees and support informed benefits selections. Founded by HR professionals, the organization emphasizes a service-oriented culture.

About the role

The DevOps Engineer I role focuses on supporting and administering Linux systems, automation tools, and cloud services with some supervision. This position contributes to the organization's growth by maintaining system integrity, optimizing infrastructure, and promoting cloud technology adoption to enable reliable and efficient technology operations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor system hardware, resources, and processes daily to ensure integrity and availability.
• Tune performance, upgrade infrastructure, and optimize resources as needed.
• Provision and configure hardware, peripherals, services, and storage according to standards.
• Research and implement automated approaches for system administration tasks.
• Provide Tier II support, investigating and troubleshooting incidents and requests.
• Maintain and update knowledge base and documentation.
• Influence adoption of cloud technologies and best practices within the technology teams.
• Propose solutions to enhance business growth and client satisfaction.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience with AWS or AWS Certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, MIS, or equivalent experience.
• At least 2 years of Linux systems administration and configuration experience.
• Strong scripting skills, preferably in Python or Bash.
• Experience with cloud networking and security best practices.
• Familiarity with monitoring and alerting solutions.
• Knowledge of DNS and web server configurations.
• Ability to quickly understand complex codebases using AI tools.
• Experience with infrastructure automation tools like GitLab, Terraform, and CDK.
• Understanding of containers and orchestration tools such as ECS or Kubernetes.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines and Agile methodologies.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and eager to stay current with industry trends.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $75,000 to $115,000 per year, determined by education, experience, skills, and market alignment. Eligibility to participate in the quarterly bonus incentive plan is included.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is available for benefit-eligible employees.