DevOps Engineer II

Summary of Purpose:

In Datacenter and Cloud Operations, this DevOps Engineer, internally referred to as an Enterprise Engineer II, is responsible for technical aspects of the existing INPO datacenter infrastructure on-prem and IaaS, cloud platform web integrations, security, and data protection within these respective environments. The incumbent in this role is a core role level member of the IT Infrastructure Engineering Team; they will be accountable for architecting and maintaining datacenter infrastructure critical to the successful operation of Enterprise IT.

Essential Functions

• Provides leadership in the strategic development of datacenter infrastructure
• Manages system integration by providing architecture, vision, problem anticipation, and problem solving
• Leads presentations, communication efforts to the business, senior leadership, and peers to promote products, services and platforms related to IT infrastructure
• Collaborates with senior IT and business management to define enterprise systems and architecture that support the needs of INPO strategy, policies, and procedures
• Gathers, analyzes, and reports key performance metrics to inform business decisions
• Fosters effective collaboration through clear, timely communication with cross-functional teams
• Act as the technical lead for one or more project teams – conducts research and analysis and provides recommendations and guidance to project managers and team members
• Mentors staff in business analysis and project management methods and models
• Works with subject matter experts, other IT staff, and Business Analysts to analyze, understand and document system requirements
• Collaborates with IT Project Managers on release planning, task estimation and timeline development
• Performs other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Advanced knowledge and proficiency in infrastructure as code, datacenter operations, IT security, and cloud operations
• Demonstrates extensive knowledge of software development and IT operations, leading initiatives, mentoring team members, and driving innovation and strategic improvements within the organization
• Ability to convey complex ideas and project strategies in a clear and compelling manner to stakeholders, project teams and senior leadership
• Ability to lead diverse teams to achieve common goals, while mentoring team members
• Demonstrates advanced planning, organizational, and time management skills, leading multiple projects within the program, guiding all stakeholders, and driving strategic initiatives to achieve organizational goals
• Advanced ability to analyze data, trends, and complex problems to make informed decisions within relevant specialty area
• Exemplifies a strong ability to seek out and learn from feedback, coaching, and new experiences. Proactively adapts to new challenges and leverages learnings to drive innovation and mentor others
• Ability to foster collaboration across different departments or teams to harness collective creativity and drive innovation. Strong communication skills to effectively convey ideas and facilitate discussions. Demonstrated impact on cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment and synergy among diverse teams
• Advanced ability to work and maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive/private information

Education, Licenses, and Certifications

Required

• High School Diploma or GED

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field
• Certifications in Linux administration, IT networking fundamentals, IT security practices, Infrastructure as Code, etc.

Experience

Required

• Five or more years of professional work experience
• Three or more years of experience in datacenter, data protection, cloud, infrastructure as code and security operations

Preferred

• Five or more years of experience in datacenter, data protection, cloud, infrastructure as code, security operations, and supporting back-end architecture
• Two or more years of experience with IT project management methodologies
• Three or more years of relevant large-scale enterprise transformation experience as relates to datacenter architecture. Deep knowledge of various enterprise level datacenter and security platforms widely used in the industry.
• Three or more Associate level experience in Cloud and underlying technologies (infrastructure as code, security, networking, Azure, etc.)

Additional Requirements

Work Context

• Must be able to work prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to work under minimal supervision
• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and crawl
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds
• Must have a US state or territory issued Real ID compliant driver’s license or identification card

Behaviors and Assessments/Additional Requirements

• All INPO employees are expected to abide by behavioral expectations as outlined in INPO’s Core Values, Team Effectiveness Attributes, and Leadership Effectiveness Attributes
• Employment is dependent upon successfully completing a pre-employment background check and drug and alcohol test
• This position may require obtaining unescorted access status
• This position requires direct or indirect access to certain export-controlled technology, for which INPO may be required to obtain an export license in accordance with applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations. If an export license is required, any offer of employment at INPO for this position is contingent upon receipt of the export license or authorization