Junior DevOps Engineer

Required Experience: IaC-> terraform, Ansible Automation -> Python Openshift Any cloud -> GCP preferrable Gitops tools -> Argo/Flux Monitoring -> Datadog/ELK Networking Basics Please Note: All candidates must attend a Face-to-Face client interview. Local candidates to Denver, CO are highly preferred. No remote option available. Role: Junior DevOps Engineer Location: Denver, CO (Onsite) Experience: 3-5 years Top Skills Required: Kubernetes Terraform & Ansible (Infrastructure Automation) CI/CD (GitLab) Cloud & On-Prem (AWS, GCP, vCenter) Docker, Helm, YAML Infrastructure Management AWS, Kubernetes, MongoDB Role Summary: We are looking for an experienced Software Engineer with a strong background in creating and managing private multi cloud infrastructure for Lab. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in creating and managing private cloud infrastructure, with a focus on on-premises environments and AWS. The primary responsibilities of this role include deploying, managing, and maintaining robust cloud solutions, utilizing tools such as Kubernetes, Rancher, Ansible, Terraform, YAML, Helm, CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, Python, and a solid understanding of OS platforms. Good understanding of Infrastructure as a Service and Container as a Service. Key Responsibilities: Expertise with containerization platforms like Docker and orchestration tools such as Kubernetes. Cloud Infrastructure management: Install, deploy, and manage on-premises cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, reliability, and security. Configuration Management: Utilize YAML and Helm charts to manage configuration and deployment. Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines for cluster provisioning and security. Monitor clusters and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure, ensuring high availability and reliability. Security and Compliance: Implement security best practices and ensure compliance and parity with production. Ability to collaborate with Architecture teams, outline lab requirements, and consume releases to lab. Good working experience with on-prem environments (Vcenter) and Infrastructure-as-a-service. Provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning. Automate repetitive tasks and streamline processes to enhance operational efficiency. Understanding of cloud computing concepts, AWS services, and virtualization technologies. Required Qualifications: Expert level knowledge with Kubernetes, OS platforms, AWS, GCP,Openshift, GitLab, Ansible and Terraform deployment and automation. Experience building tools for automated deployment. Establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines using GitLab for automated testing, building, and deployment processes. Proven experience 3 years in managing on-premises cloud infrastructure. Proficiency in YAML, Helm, CI/CD pipelines, GitLab, and Python. Strong understanding of virtualization technologies and virtual machines. Expert knowledge in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to troubleshoot complex issues in cloud environments. Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously. Vantage Point Consulting Inc.