DevOps Engineer I

About the Role

As a DevOps Engineer I at Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC), you will assist in developing, deploying, and maintaining cloud-based infrastructure and Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipelines. You will work closely with senior team members to implement best practices, automate workflows, and ensure the reliability and scalability of our systems. SNC's corporate team provides strategic direction and business support across various functions including executive management, finance, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with team members to automate deployment processes.
• Monitor system performance and troubleshoot issues.
• Support the implementation of cloud-based infrastructure solutions.
• Maintain documentation for processes, tools, and best practices.
• Participate in code reviews and provide feedback.
• Implement and maintain DevOps practices that adhere to industry-specific compliance and security standards, ensuring secure and reliable deployment pipelines.
• Monitor system performance and reliability, and participate in incident response efforts to quickly resolve issues and minimize downtime.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 4 years of related experience is required.
• Basic understanding of CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD).
• Familiarity with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Basic scripting skills in languages such as Python or Bash.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Experience in Azure or AWS.
• Scripting experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with containerization tools (e.g., Docker).
• Knowledge of infrastructure-as-code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).
• Certification in cloud technologies (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect).
• Infrastructure as Cloud: Terraform (preferred), Ansible, Cloud Formation, ARM Templates, Chef, Puppet.
• CI/CD Pipelines (YAML Based): AWS, Azure, GIT Hub.
• Scripting: Bash, PowerShell, Python (Boto3), AWS CLI, or Azure CLI.
• M365/O365 experience and Identity Architecture (SAML, OAuth, AzureAD, Okta, etc.).
• Visio and diagramming skills/experience.
• Azure Government.
• AWS Government.
• Checkmarx, Fortify, SonarQube, Aqua, Twistlock.

Essential Functions

• Ability to work on a computer for extended periods.
• Frequent communication with team members and stakeholders.
• Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs occasionally.