The Role
The Cloud Ops Engineer will manage cloud infrastructure, optimize cost, build Infrastructure-as-Code, automate workflows, and support CI/CD efforts.
Summary Generated by Built In
Who We Are
Founded in 2016, Rhombus is on a mission to make the world a safer place with our centralized platform that combines intelligent cameras, sensors, and AI analytics to help organizations improve safety and operations at scale. We have a solid product-market fit, customers love us, and our solution makes a profound impact and difference in the world.
Rhombus was created by industry veterans and is also backed by incredible investors who believe in transforming the world of physical security with enterprise-grade technology that's accessible to any organization.
Who You Are
Here at Rhombus, everyone plays a critical role in achieving our mission to make the world safer with simple, smart, and powerful physical security solutions. No matter what team you’re on, the work you do here makes a positive impact across the globe.
Rhombus is looking for a Cloud Ops Engineer who will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining cloud infrastructure to ensure optimal performance, security, and availability. This role involves collaboration with various development teams, IT, and Sales Operations to implement and manage cloud solutions that support the organization's goals.
What You'll Do:
- Design, deploy, and operate scalable cloud infrastructure in a multi-cloud environment.
- Plan and execute capacity and scaling improvements to support growth and reliability.
- Identify and implement cloud cost optimizations (rightsizing, reserved capacity, storage lifecycle policies, etc.).
- Build and maintain Infrastructure-as-Code using CloudFormation (and/or Terraform).
- Automate operational workflows using scripting and tooling (Python, Bash, JavaScript, etc.).
- Collaborate with engineering teams to design, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines, reducing deployment time and increasing reliability.
- Implement comprehensive observability through logs, metrics, dashboards, and alerting; provide visibility into system performance, reliability, and cost trends.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture, configurations, and procedures.
What We're Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- 3+ years of experience in Cloud Operations, DevOps, system administration, or a related role.
- Hands-on experience operating production cloud infrastructure
- Experience building and maintaining production Infrastructure-as-Code
- Solid understanding of cloud networking concepts (VPCs, routing, security groups, load balancing, DNS)
- Experience improving monitoring coverage and tuning alerts to reduce noise and improve signal quality.
- Strong scripting skills (Python, Bash, JavaScript, etc.)
- Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins or GitHub Actions
- Familiarity with cloud cost optimization approaches (rightsizing, reserved capacity, storage lifecycle policies)
- Experience with Kubernetes and container orchestration
- Experience with distributed databases (Cassandra, ScyllaDB, etc.)
Nice to haves
Location
This is a hybrid position based in Sacramento, CA. Candidates must be able to commute to the office 2-3 days (Tuesday-Thursday) a week.
Work Authorization
Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.
Compensation
Base Salary: $105,000-$125,000
Additional forms of compensation, depending on the role, include sales incentives, discretionary bonuses, and equity in the company. Individual pay is determined based on the candidate's primary work/hiring location and additional factors, such as skills and experience, and relevant education, certifications, or training. Further details about compensation for the role can be discussed during the interview process.
Benefits
Competitive Salary & Equity Options
Flexible Schedule & Paid-Time Off
Excellent Healthcare Coverage
Generous Family Leave Policy
WFH & Workspace Supplies
Career Growth & Professional Development
Dog-Friendly Office & Pet Insurance
What We Value
Customers Come First: We're obsessed with improving our users' lives and constantly question how we can improve upon what already exists.
One Team: Innovating in the physical security industry can't be accomplished by just a single person, which is why we collaborate with exceptional individuals who inspire us to be our best.
Think Greater: We believe the best ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to create an open environment where individuals can contribute and make an impact.
Act with Integrity: We believe honest communication is key to success. We conduct business the way it should be - with high ethical standards and to always do what's right.
Rhombus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in our hiring practices and throughout our organization.
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Top Skills
Bash
CloudFormation
Github Actions
JavaScript
Jenkins
Python
Terraform
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The Company
What We Do
Our mission is to make the world safer with simple, smart, and powerful physical security solutions.
Rhombus is a customizable physical security platform that enables enterprise organizations to easily build a solution to meet their unique needs. Rhombus offers smart security cameras and sensors that seamlessly integrate with best-in-class solutions. With the Rhombus Platform, organizations can see, manage, and respond to critical events in real-time.
