Job Description
Responsibilities
- Manage and maintain an Amazon-AWS-based Linux, Windows, and Docker/container-based infrastructure, including system configuration, performance tuning, and troubleshooting to ensure optimal system reliability and availability.
- Take a proactive approach to keeping systems operational and anticipating changes required to accommodate growth predicted by trendlines.
- Ensure system and application security, including implementing security best practices, managing access controls, and proactively addressing vulnerabilities.
- Monitor and optimize system performance utilizing monitoring tools to track system health, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
- Monitor database server performance and collaborate with DBAs to maximize database performance as a part of the full infrastructure stack.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues, including diagnosing and resolving system failures, network problems, and application errors.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including development, operations, and security teams, to ensure smooth and efficient infrastructure operations.
- Stay current with industry trends and best practices, including continuous learning and professional development to maintain expertise in Linux system administration, AWS infrastructure administration, and related technologies.
- Coordinate with NVMO/cellular-connectivity-providers to establish and maintain connectivity to the AlignOps hosting environments.
- Understand cost models and pricing associated with cloud providers such as AWS and optimize the use of the resources to minimize costs given the performance requirements.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Experience with Linux systems administration, including knowledge of Linux distributions (e.g., Ubuntu, RHEL, RockyLinux, AlmaLinux), shell scripting (e.g., Bash, Python), Version Control Tools (Git / GitHub), system configuration, package management, and troubleshooting.
- Understanding of networking concepts, which encompasses knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, routing, firewalls, VPNs, and load balancing, as well as experience with network configuration and troubleshooting.
- Experience with and expertise in managing container technologies like Docker.
- Experience with and expertise in managing AWS infrastructure.
- Obtain and maintain the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.
- Knowledge of security best practices, including an understanding of security principles and implementing security measures like access controls, firewalls, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability management.
- Proficiency in at least one scripting (e.g., Bash) or programming language (e.g., Python) for developing automation scripts, tools, and applications.
- Capacity to analyze complex problems, troubleshoot issues, and develop effective solutions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively with other engineers and stakeholders, including communicating complex concepts to less technically adept audiences.
This is a full-time position located in Indianapolis, IN. Employees hired within a designated radius of the office are expected to work on-site according to a schedule set by management based on the requirements of their role.
Benefits & Compensation
- The US base salary range for this full-time position is $80,000-$100,000. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.
- The AlignOps benefit program includes health, dental, and vision coverage. In addition, the company offers disability, life insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan.
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