Associate Operations Engineer Jobs in Kansas City, KS

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled DevOps Engineer to develop code and scripts used to automate infrastructure and application deployments. This role involves writing infrastructure as code, testing, peer code reviews, CI/CD pipeline deployments, complex problem-solving, and comprehensive documentation. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of AWS cloud services, containerization, IaC and DevOps tooling, and a background in Windows and Linux operating systems. The role is ‘hands on’ and will require an individual with an ability to learn and adapt to new technologies. You will be expected to understand and adhere to best practices during planning, code development, and deployments.

Role and Responsibilities:

• IaC Development: Develop and maintain Terraform, Ansible, and other infrastructure as code as required for automated infrastructure deployments, software deployments, and configuration management.
• System Integrations: Integrate deployments with existing management, security, and monitoring solutions. Develop webhooks between various systems leveraging APIs to achieve the desired integrations.
• Integrated Testing: Develop unit, functional and integration tests within code and CI/CD pipeline deployments to ensure automation code is resulting in the desired outcome.
• Integrated Security: Integrate security controls and vulnerability testing into written code, automated CI/CD pipelines deployments, API integrations, and automated workflows using available tools. Review any security findings and work through remediation of findings.
• Orchestration: Leverage available orchestration tools to orchestrate the deployment of entire applications or service offerings. Troubleshoot errors and follow established policies within the orchestrated workflows.
• Script Development: Develop and maintain Python, PowerShell or bash scripts for system integrations, system management or report generation of cloud infrastructure.
• Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation such as diagrams, Wiki documentation, and code documentation.
• Training & Mentoring: Mentor junior staff and provide training to enhance their skills in automation and script development.
• Flexible Role Adaptation: Adapt to various assigned duties in evolving technology scenarios.

• Certifications: Hashicorp Associate, Red Hat, AWS certification or equivalent experience.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in IT or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in IT or eDiscovery.

Technical Skills:

• Strong working knowledge of DevOps tooling such as Azure DevOps, Hashicorp Terraform, Red Hat Ansible, Hashicorp Vault, Docker, or other similar technologies.
• Strong working knowledge of AWS cloud services such as EC2, EBS, FSX storage, S3, and other cloud computing, containerization, storage, and automation services.
• Strong working knowledge of major server operating systems including Windows Server editions and Linux distributions.
• Strong working knowledge of PowerShell and bash scripting and use of HCL, YAML
• Working knowledge of using JSON, XML and using Rest APIs.
• Working knowledge of using Git repos for version control, commits, pull requests.
• Working knowledge of application and data services such as IIS App Pools, RabbitMQ, ElasticSearch, Microsoft SQL, SMB file storage.
• Working knowledge of Active Directory and modern SAML/OpenID authentication.
• Working knowledge of AWS networking, security groups, and other cloud networking services.
• Practical understanding of information technology concepts, protocols, industry best practices and ITIL processes.
• Practical understanding of common security controls and security benchmarks.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with a keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work under minimal supervision and under your own initiative.
• Ability to collaborate with other teams across multiple time zones and geographies.
• Occasionally working evenings or weekends as required for scheduled or emergency maintenance.

Preferred Requirements:

• Certifications: HashiCorp Cloud Engineer and AWS Associate certifications.
• System Troubleshooting: Proficiency with troubleshooting automated CI/CD pipeline deployments, cloud service provisioning, OS config management, and software deployments.
• Languages: Python, SQL, C+/.NET, Go, Javascript

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits & Work Conditions:

Repario offers an extensive array of benefits that help our employees improve their quality of life. The following benefits create added value to the work experience and make us a premier employer:

• 100% Telecommute positions
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Matching
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

About the Business:

Repario is an international, end-to-end eDiscovery service provider founded in 2023. Established via the merger of five established eDiscovery companies, each bringing their own expertise and specialty areas to our consolidated practice, Repario offers a comprehensive suite of services unmatched elsewhere in the industry. We provide expert digital forensics, incident response, and eDiscovery solutions focused primarily on the legal sector. We are a growing, entrepreneurial company seeking top-tier talent to help us provide exceptional value to our existing clients, while assisting in growing our market share and geographic footprint. We prioritize accuracy, security and timely delivery and are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support.