Location
Remote, within the Continental U.S.
We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer- DevOps to join our Technical Operations team who can help drive the evolution of our cloud operations within AWS. This role focuses on building and improving our cloud-native infrastructure, with an emphasis on Kubernetes (EKS), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with development teams to enable efficient, reliable, and secure software delivery through modern engineering practices.
Salary Range Starts at $100,000
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure within AWS, with a focus on Kubernetes (EKS) environments
- Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows
- Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform to standardize and scale deployments
- Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment processes and overall developer experience
- Contribute to system reliability through automation, monitoring, and performance tuning
- Participate in defining and promoting best practices for cloud architecture, security, and application delivery
- Assist in troubleshooting and resolving system issues across cloud-based environments
- Participate in an on-call rotation supporting production systems
Qualifications
- 5+ years’ experience in System Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field
- Experience working within AWS environments
- Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS preferred)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab preferred)
- Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
- Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker
- Scripting experience (Bash, Python)
- Experience with monitoring and observability tools
- Exposure to hybrid or transitioning environments
- Strong troubleshooting skills.
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and technical journals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and co-workers.
- Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
- Ability to work well with other members of the department.
- Good interpersonal communication skills.
About NewsBank
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Competitive salary based on experience. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, life, supplemental life, and disability insurance, 401k with company match, Flexible Spending Plans (FSA), holidays, vacation, and personal paid time off.
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