DevOps Engineer

Company: Apex Systems
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Apex Systems is looking for a DevOps Engineer with a Systems Engineer background interested in a full time, direct hire opportunity in the Atlanta, GA area!

Title: DevOps Engineer
Location: Atlanta, GA (relo packages available)
Pay: $120,000 per year
Permanent, Direct Hire

Description
Implement, Design and Administrate monitoring services to supporting the EOC. Provide in-depth visibility into the health of assets. Suite of products include Solarwinds NPM, Splunk, New Relic Synthetics, RunScope, HP SiteScope and HP BSM.

The Senior Systems Engineer is responsible for quality support and implementation of key infrastructure processes, technologies, platforms and tools. This role involves a variety of practices ranging from managing and providing support services for business customers and IT customers, as well as providing technical support for internal IT teams. The Senior Engineer is the subject matter expert in designated infrastructure and application areas. The candidate should have a good grasp of delivery methodologies as well as support processes and systems.

In the support role, the candidate will be responsible for the creation, implementation, and perpetuation of support process that allow the team to provide superior customer support. The candidate must be able to work with technical teams and leadership in the achievement of IT Operational objectives. Additionally, the candidate will be responsible defining an "engagement model" for team as well as project engagement activities. These activities include leading, coordinating, designing, testing, developing and implementing application support solutions and tools appropriate for the specific CAI project or platform. The individual will evaluate the existing IT Operations platform under his/her domain of responsibility, recommend functionality and process changes necessary to drive consistent and superior delivery of service and availability.

To be successful in this role the individual must be able to work effectively in a fluid, fast-paced environment as well as multitask. In addition, he/she must be able to demonstrate the ability to independently drive the success of implementations and maintenance projects. This role requires good communication skills, with team members, vendors and leadership.

Qualifications
Ability to plan and deliver cost effective results.
Good technical knowledge on information technologies, such as Unix, Windows, middleware, storage devices, LAN/WAN networking, web-based technologies, database administration, data center operations, and server/desktop hardware.
Knowledge of Unix/Linux, Oracle, PL SQL, Shell scripting languages, Korn, Bash, Perl or similar
Must have 3-5 years experience as a Systems Engineer, Technical Lead or Systems Administration
Extensive experience in application support, development, design, or architecture
Excellent project leadership skills with the ability to multi-task, delegate and prioritize tasks.
Must have working knowledge of basic SQL statements and relational databases
Must be able to effectively communicate with key staff and management in oral and written forms
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, conflict resolution, presentation, and customer service skills
Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume, deadline-driven environment
Ability to balance multiple demands and work both independently and as part of a team
Professionalism in dealing with all levels of management and staff
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience

Good working knowledge of:
Synthetic testing, Real User Monitoring, Performance Metrics, Shell scripting, SQL, SOAP/API.

Highly Desirable Skills:
Splunk, RunScope, NewRelic ONE, Solarwinds NPM, HP SiteScope, HP BSM, HP OO, ServiceNow, Amazon Cloud Services, vCenter/vrOPs, DevOps process.

EEO Employer
Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law. If you have visited our website in search of information on employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation in using our website for a search or application, please contact our Employee Services Department at employeeservices@apexsystemsinc.com or 844-463-6178.

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