DevOps Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to join our team as we plan for a smooth transition following an upcoming team member retirement. This role is critical for maintaining and evolving our hybrid infrastructure, which combines on-premises datacenter operations with cloud (AWS) and containerized environments. The ideal candidate will handle both hands-on physical infrastructure tasks and advanced automation/R&D initiatives to ensure reliability, security, and scalability.

This position requires proximity to our datacenter(s) in the NY/SI region for occasional on-site visits involving hardware maintenance, cabling, installations, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

Security and maintenance:

• Perform hardware stack maintenance on Dell servers, Cisco switches, and cable systems.
• Upgrade infrastructure components and tools to maintain performance and compatibility.
• Monitor for threats (including tracking CVEs) and execute timely remediation/mitigation of security issues.
• Maintain and configure monitoring and log collection systems (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack or similar).
• Lead incident management: rapidly detect, respond to, and resolve system failures in development and production environments.
• Expand capabilities of security tools such as Trivy, Dependency-Track, WAF, and others.
• Conduct regular security audits and deliver infrastructure security training to the team.

Infrastructure Development & Automation:

• CI/CD: Lead migration of Jenkins from Freestyle Projects to Pipeline Projects, leveraging AI-assisted approaches where applicable.
• CI/CD: Conduct R&D to evaluate replacing Jenkins with alternative CI/CD tools and recommend/implement improvements.
• Kubernetes: Perform R&D on Service Mesh integration (e.g., Istio/Linkerd) and support future implementation.
• Kubernetes: Migrate from Nginx Ingress to Gateway API.
• AWS: Develop various integrations related to AI solutions and cloud-native services.
• Proxmox: Configure virtual machines, create new VM images, and optimize virtualization workflows.

Additional duties include collaborating with development and operations teams, automating repetitive tasks, participating in on-call rotation (as needed), and contributing to continuous improvement of our DevOps practices.

• Strong proficiency in Linux administration and troubleshooting.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services and cloud infrastructure.
• Expertise in Docker for containerization.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge of Kubernetes (including cluster management, deployments, and networking).
• Solid understanding of CI/CD tools and processes (Jenkins experience strongly preferred).
• Deep knowledge of the TCP/IP stack and networking fundamentals.
• Proficiency in at least one programming language at a middle / middle+ level (e.g., Python, Go, Java).

Qualifications

• 3-7+ years of experience in DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or Systems Administration roles.
• Proven track record supporting hybrid (on-prem + cloud) environments.
• Ability to travel occasionally to datacenter facilities in NY/SI region.
• Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team coordination and documentation.

Nice-to-Haves / Preferred:

• Experience with security tools (Trivy, Dependency-Track, WAF).
• Familiarity with HashiCorp Vault / OpenBao, Proxmox, Dell/Cisco hardware.
• Exposure to AI/ML integrations in cloud environments.
• Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).

What We Offer:

• Opportunity to own impactful infrastructure projects and R&D initiatives.
• Collaborative environment focused on security, reliability, and innovation.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

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About Us

For over 50 years, Verisk has been the leading data analytics and technology partner to the global insurance industry by delivering value to our clients through expertise and scale. We empower communities and businesses to make better decisions on risk, faster.

At Verisk, you'll have the chance to use your voice and build a rewarding career that's as unique as you are, with work flexibility and the support, coaching, and training you need to succeed.


For the eighth consecutive year, Verisk is proudly recognized as a Great Place to Work® for outstanding workplace culture in the US, the fourth consecutive year in the UK, Spain, and India, and the second consecutive year in Poland. In addition, we've been recognized by The Wall Street Journal as one of the Best-Managed Companies and by Forbes as a World's Best Employer, testaments to the value we place on workplace culture.

We're 7,000 people strong. We relentlessly and ethically pursue innovation. And we are looking for people like you to help us translate big data into big ideas. Join us and create an exceptional experience for yourself and a better tomorrow for future generations.

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