DevOps Engineer I

Job Description:

Flexential stands for something not often found in the world of IT transformation: the human touch. The best infrastructure solutions aren’t about infrastructure, they’re about people. With a mission to accelerate customer success through people and technology, we build trusted relationships and deliver tailored, value-added, and reliable solutions to demonstrate the power of people in a technical world.
Utilizing our people, values, and reliable performance, Flexential is deeply invested in the success of our 4,200+ customers, who trust us to deliver core data center solutions of colocation and connectivity, as well as cloud, managed solutions, and professional services. Flexential’s robust suite of assets spans 21 domestic and international markets and comprises 41 highly redundant and connectivity-rich data centers.
Investing in our people, we have an exciting opportunity for a DevOps Engineer I to join our team!

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Maintain application stacks in a public cloud platform, AWS, Azure, or GCP
• Implement a web application stack in a public cloud, such as LAMP
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and repair issues within production Linux OS, Windows server, and container environments
• Work with developers to build out CI/CD pipelines
• Perform system patching, software updates, and deployments consistent with change management processes in defined maintenance windows
• Respond quickly to system outages and alerts
• Coordinate communication with other teams and facilitate escalations of issues as appropriate
• Assist in architecting, applying, and supporting automation using DevOps tools such as Ansible, Kubernetes, and Terraform
• Design, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain cloud environments
• Write and maintain as-built documentation and diagrams of environments
• Consult with customers to solve technical and business challenges by gathering customer requirements, evaluating options, and selecting and implementing technologies
• Perform security, performance, and availability assessments
• Deploy, manage, and maintain secure, scalable network systems using technology from a variety of vendors
• Learn (and share) new skills through independent research, formal training, and industry events

Job Qualifications:

• A four-year degree, preferably in computer science or a related field, or similar experience
• At least one year in a DevOps or similar role
• At least three years of hands-on system administration or system engineering experience
• Interest in learning new skills and keeping pace with changing technologies
• Ability to problem solve and work with others to find the best solution
• Precision and attention to detail
• Strong interpersonal and written communication skills
• Capability to work independently and self-motivate
• A commitment to providing our customers with 100% satisfaction
• A passion for DevOps tools and culture

Preferred Experience:

• Mid-level Linux skills
• Experience with DevOps Methodology and Tools
• Experience with Ansible and Terraform
• Experience with CI/CD Methodology
• Experience with Docker or Kubernetes
• Ability to implement a LAMP or other application stack in a public cloud
• Understanding of a microservice architecture
• Experience with at least one programming language, Python preferred
• The Linux Foundation Certified Kubernetes Administrator Certification
• AWS certified associate level or higher (AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, AWS Certified Developer)

• Moderate keyboard usage
• May require extended periods of sitting or standing

Base Pay Range: Annualized salary range offered for this position is estimated to be $86,000 - $95,000. However, the actual pay range depends on each candidate’s experience, location, and qualifications. 

Variable Pay: Discretionary annual bonus, based on personal and company performance.

Not meeting every single requirement? No problem! We are looking for candidates who possess unique skills that set them apart from the rest. If you're enthusiastic about this role and believe you have the skills and abilities that would make you successful, don't hesitate to apply today!

Benefits of working at Flexential:  
•    Medical, Telehealth, Dental and Vision  
•    401(k)  
•    Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)  
•    Life and AD&D  
•    Short Term and Long-Term disability  
•    Flex Paid Time Off (PTO)  
•    Leave of Absence  
•    Employee Assistance Program  
•    Wellness Program  
•    Rewards and Recognition Program  

Benefits are subject to change at the Company's discretion.  

EEO Statement: Flexential is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.