Senior Systems Engineer- DevOps

About NewsBank

At NewsBank, we empower users to unlock knowledge, enabling meaningful academic, professional, and personal growth. Be part of a collaborative team that values innovation, inclusion, and impact. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work culture.

Role

We are seeking a Senior Systems Engineer- DevOps to join our Technical Operations team who can help drive the evolution of our cloud operations within AWS. This role focuses on building and improving our cloud-native infrastructure, with an emphasis on Kubernetes (EKS), Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and CI/CD pipelines. You will work closely with development teams to enable efficient, reliable, and secure software delivery through modern engineering practices.

Salary Range

Starts at $100,000

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure within AWS, with a focus on Kubernetes (EKS) environments
• Develop and enhance CI/CD pipelines using GitLab to support automated build, test, and deployment workflows
• Implement infrastructure as code using Terraform to standardize and scale deployments
• Collaborate with development teams to improve deployment processes and overall developer experience
• Contribute to system reliability through automation, monitoring, and performance tuning
• Participate in defining and promoting best practices for cloud architecture, security, and application delivery
• Assist in troubleshooting and resolving system issues across cloud-based environments
• Participate in an on-call rotation supporting production systems

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in System Engineering
• Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering or related field
• Experience working within AWS environments
• Hands-on experience with Kubernetes (EKS preferred)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (GitLab preferred)
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred)
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker
• Scripting experience (Bash, Python)
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools
• Exposure to hybrid or transitioning environments
• Strong troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and technical journals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and co-workers.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Ability to work well with other members of the department.
• Good interpersonal communication skills.

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