JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
At Varsity Brands, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact, and through our two divisions – BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit – and our network of 6,000+ employees and independent representatives, we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.
WORK TYPE: Remote
LOCATION DETAILS: US - Remote, must be based in the United States of America. Preference to Texas, Kansas, Indianapolis for any in-person needs at our facility.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: Travel is minimal, any travel would be potentially once a month for an in-person IT team meeting in Farmers Branch, TX.
BASE PAY RATE: $99,500.00 - $145,000
The base salary will vary based on criteria such as education, experience and qualifications of the applicant, location, internal equity, and alignment with the market.
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Cloud Engineer to join our team of highly skilled professionals. In this role, you will support AWS, Azure, and on-premise systems, with a primary focus on AWS. You will work to enhance our existing practices and drive the adoption of best practices across all environments.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
AWS and Jenkins Management
- Manage AWS and Jenkins environments using Terraform and other Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools.
- Design, implement, and maintain AWS infrastructure in collaboration with development and DevOps teams.
- Integrate AWS, Azure, and on-premise systems for seamless operations.
Continuous Improvement
- Stay up-to-date with the latest cloud and DevOps trends.
- Evaluate and recommend system and process improvements.
- Lead workshops and training sessions to share knowledge with the team.
Collaboration and Troubleshooting
- Work closely with the team to design and implement scalable, reliable systems.
- Collaborate on projects to ensure system high availability and optimal performance.
- Troubleshoot and resolve complex technical issues across cloud and on-premise environments.
Automation and Optimization
- Develop and maintain automation tools for efficient cloud resource management.
- Optimize infrastructure for cost, performance, and security.
Documentation and Reporting
- Document procedures and maintain records for system configurations and deployments.
- Prepare reports on infrastructure performance, cost projections, and improvement plans.
QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE/ SKILLS/ ABILITIES
- Strong experience in DevOps with expertise in AWS, Terraform, Linux, and Jenkins.
- Proficiency with automation tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell DSC).
- Experience with software development lifecycle tools (e.g., Git) and CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
- Solid knowledge of cloud computing and networking principles.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Willingness to obtain and maintain relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Solutions Architect Associate).
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect preferred.
- Collaborative attitude, comfortable in both mentoring and learning roles, and open to critical feedback.
- Familiarity with cloud-native application development using Java and Node.js.
- Experience with other tools like Go, Python, and Ansible.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This job operates in a professional office environment. Largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods through meetings and while operating office equipment, PC’s, laptop, telephone will be required.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; drive, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
OUR VALUES
Service - We lead with heart. We champion community.
Passion - We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
Integrity - We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
Respect - We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
Innovation - We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.
Transparency - We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.
OUR BENEFITS
We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles, we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:
- Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
- HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
- Wellbeing Program
- 401(k) plan with company matching
- Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
- Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Varsity Brands Ownership Program
- Employee Resource Groups
- St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
- Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!
Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.
What We Do
Varsity Brands elevates the student experience- in Sport, Spirit, and Achievement.
We are BSN SPORTS, the recognized leader in athletic gear; Varsity Spirit, the driving force in spirit; and Herff Jones, the most trusted name in celebrating student milestones. We partner with educators, coaches, and students to build school pride, student engagement, and community spirit.
With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, a Varsity Sport Brand; Varsity Spirit; and Herff Jones, A Varsity Achievement Brand. Together, these assets promote personal, school and community pride through their customizable products and programs to elementary and middle schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, as well as church organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams and corporations. Through its dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional customers each year through competitions, camps and sales.
