Senior DevOps Engineer

At VyStar, we offer competitive pay, an excellent benefit package that includes a 401(k) Plan, an extensive paid technical and on-the-job training program, and tuition reimbursement--available to all full and part time employees.  Part time positions start at a minimum of 30 hours per week.

We encourage you to become a part of VyStar Credit Union's family of employees.

Senior DevOps Engineer

Accountability Statement
The ideal candidate will have experience building CICD pipelines in MS Azure and will be responsible for designing and implementing CICD pipelines for multiple applications, integrating the CICD pipelines with test automation tools and security scanning tools.
The person will have very strong experience using IAC tools such as Azure ARM, Terraform, Ansible, or Chef for infrastructure automation. The candidate will also be expected to have very good knowledge in containerization and container orchestration technologies like Docker and Kubernetes along with a strong understanding of microservices architecture.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Design and implement CICD pipelines in MS Azure using Azure ADO Pipelines, and Pipeline as code
• Integrate CICD pipelines with test automation tools for implementing quality stage gates
• Ensure the security of the application by integrating DevSecOps practices, including static code analysis, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and configuration management.
• Implement and maintain infrastructure as code using Azure ARM, Terraform, Ansible, Chef, and Puppet.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools to automate infrastructure and application deployments using Azure CLI, PowerShell, and other scripting languages.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and other stakeholders to ensure successful deployment of applications
• Continuously improve and optimize CICD pipelines to increase efficiency and reduce deployment time
• Ensure the security of the application by integrating DevSecOps practices, including static code analysis, vulnerability scanning, secrets management, and configuration management.
• Monitor and troubleshoot the DevOps infrastructure to ensure high availability and scalability and respond to incidents and problems as they arise.
•  Implement and maintain monitoring and logging solutions using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights.
• All employees and business units, as first line of defense, are expected to proactively help identify, assess, manage, and report risks within their domain of work. To enhance a healthy risk culture and support our growth for good pillar, employees will maintain vigilance in safeguarding our operations while ensuring compliance with regulatory mandates. The Risk team serves as the second line of defense by providing risk oversight and credible challenge whereas the Audit team serves as the third line of defense by providing risk assurance.

Incumbent is expected to demonstrate each of the following VyStar Excellence behaviors in performing the duties and responsibilities of their job:

• Focus - Focus your full attention by carefully listening to and observing client or member.
• Connect - Consistently be friendly and approachable.  Demonstrate your care.
• Understand - Listen empathetically and ask questions (70%/30% rule).
• Counsel - Recommend solutions based on your member’s needs and objectives.
• Advance - Ensure that member’s expectations were exceeded.
• Verify necessary follow-up actions.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field ​

EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years IT experience preferably in Application Programming, IT Operations, systems administration, or related areas
• 5+ years of experience in DevOps or related field
• Experience building CICD pipelines in MS Azure using Azure ADO, Pipelines, and Pipeline as code
• Experience with containerization and infrastructure as code
• Experience with scripting using Azure CLI and Powershell
• Experience with security scanning tools for vulnerability scanning, static code analysis, DAST, secrets management, and configuration management
• Familiarity with Test Automation tools for quality stage gates

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong understanding of microservices architecture and deployment
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills

DISCLAIMERS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Nothing in this position description is an implied contract for employment. The position description is intended to be an accurate account of the essential functions. The functions are not all encompassing and are subject to change at any time by management.

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

As required or requested, may exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.

VyStar Credit Union is not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at VyStar via e-mail, internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of VyStar Credit Union.

No placement fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.

Thank you for your inquiry regarding our current job opening.  Your resume will be carefully reviewed against the position requirements. Should your experience and skills match, you will be contacted by one of our Human Resources department staff members.

Thank you again for your interest in this position!

VyStar Credit Union Human Resources