Austin, TX, US
We are seeking a Devops Engineer for position that can be worked remotely from anywhere in the US with the responsibilities below:
Cloud DevOps (40%):
● Build and maintain cloud infrastructure supporting the University data ecosystem.
● Ensure compliance with University of Texas at Austin Information Security Office policies and industry best practices.
● Design, develop, and document processes for cloud infrastructure and application deployment.
● Monitor, support, and optimize cloud and on-premise applications to ensure high availability and service continuity.
● Administer cloud and on-prem identity and access management systems.
● Support clustered application environments and load-balancing configurations to maintain scalability and performance.
Automation & CI/CD (20%):
● Collaborate with technical teams to automate validation, monitoring, and performance of data processes.
● Design and implement CI/CD pipelines in partnership with data engineering teams.
● Implement Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK and Terraform.
● Support modern data transformation workflows using DBT and platforms such as Databricks.
Systems Administration (20%):
● Collaborate Windows and Linux system administration, including configuration, maintenance, and patching.
● Administer and maintain Cognos and Tableau Business Intelligence platforms.
● Support high-availability clustered services and load-balanced environments.
● Participate in formal change management processes to coordinate and communicate system updates.
Communication & Collaboration (20%):
● Work independently and collaboratively with cross-functional teams to deliver secure, scalable technical solutions.
● Communicate project status, risks, and issues effectively to stakeholders.
● Promote collaborative DevOps practices and continuous improvement within the team.
● Provide mentorship, peer coaching, and technical guidance to junior engineers.
● Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and respectful team environment that supports engagement and professional growth
Requirements:
• 3–10 years of general DevOps engineering experience
• 2-4 years of experience administering Cognos environments
• 2–4 years of Tableau administration experience
• 2-4 years of Windows and Linux system administration experience
• 2–4 years of hands-on experience with AWS and Databricks
• 2–4 years of experience using Infrastructure as Code tools, specifically AWS CDK and Terraform
• 2–3 years of experience with DBT (Data Build Tool)
• Demonstrated experience supporting clustered applications, high-availability architectures, and load-balanced environments
• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred:
• Experience supporting higher education or large enterprise data platforms
• Familiarity with enterprise identity management, security frameworks, and compliance standards
• Experience mentoring or providing technical leadership to junior engineers