DevOps Administrator
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JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML CAROUSEL_PARAGRAPH JOB_DESCRIPTION.SHARE.HTML Richardson, Texas 36734 Full-time Pay may range from $112,000 to $130,000 annually Job Description Overview Continental Electronics Corporation is a leading provider of RF technologies and innovative solutions with 80 years of proven performance. CEC has experienced significant recent growth and has established itself as the go-to supplier for a diversified product line supporting a wide spectrum of markets from commercial products, military customers, to space research laboratories. We are seeking an experienced Linux Systems and Devops Administrator to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in Linux server administration, DevOps practices, and modern cloud-native infrastructure. This role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable, secure, and highly available systems, with a strong focus on automation, CI/CD pipelines, Infrastructure as Code (IaC), and container orchestration. Responsibilities · DevOps & Automation: Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, or ArgoCD. Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or similar tools. Automate provisioning, configuration, deployment, and scaling of infrastructure and applications. Implement monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Loki). Containerize applications and manage orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes and Docker. · Linux Server Administration: Install, configure, secure, and maintain Linux servers (RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian) in physical, virtual, and cloud environments. Manage system performance, high availability, backups, patching, and disaster recovery. Administer core services including DNS, DHCP, NFS, Apache, databases (PostgreSQL, MySQL/MongoDB), and web services. Perform advanced troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning of Linux systems. Manage storage solutions and networking configurations. · Cloud & Infrastructure: Architect and manage cloud infrastructure on AWS, and Azure. Implement and maintain hybrid/multi-cloud environments. Ensure infrastructure scalability, reliability, and cost optimization. · Security & Compliance: Implement security best practices including SELinux, firewalls (iptables/firewalld), vulnerability scanning, and hardening of Linux systems. Participate in security incident response, forensics, and remediation. Ensure compliance with organizational security policies and industry standards. · Team Leadership & Collaboration: Mentor junior team members and provide technical guidance. Collaborate with development, QA, and operations teams to improve deployment processes and system reliability. Work closely with stakeholders to understand requirements and deliver technical solutions. Manage relationships with vendors and open-source communities Uphold the company’s core values of Integrity, Innovation, Accountability, and Teamwork Demonstrate behavior consistent with the company’s Code of Ethics and Conduct It is the responsibility of every employee to report to their manager or a member of senior management any quality problems or defects in order for corrective action to be implemented and to avoid recurrence of the problem Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience) 5+ years of experience in Linux systems administration and DevOps engineering Strong expertise in Linux administration (Red Hat, Ubuntu, or Debian-based distributions) Hands-on experience with DevOps tools and practices Proficiency in scripting (Bash, Python, or similar) for automation · Experience with cloud platforms Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to system reliability and security Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer), CKAD/CKA (Kubernetes), AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Terraform Associate, or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert Experience with configuration management tools Knowledge of observability platforms and site reliability engineering (SRE) principles Familiarity with database administration and networking concepts Experience in high-availability, load-balanced, and zero-downtime environments Pay may range from $112,000 to $130,00 annually The pay range above represents annual base salary only. Final compensation will be determined based on factors such as your job level, geographic location, date of hire, experience, job-related knowledge and skills, and education in conjunction with market and business considerations. Base salary is one component of your total rewards package. You may be eligible for long-term incentives, potential discretionary bonuses, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discounted rate through the Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP). OSI also offers comprehensive benefits including various options for health plans, access to 401(k) retirement plan, health savings account, disability insurance, life insurance, AD&D insurance, leave of absence programs and an array of voluntary benefits. In addition, paid time off is offered to be used for vacation, holidays, bereavement, and jury duty. Full-Time salaried employees are entitled to flexible time-off. NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES OSI***. and its subsidiaries (collectively “OSI”) does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. If any person or entity, including a recruiter or agency, submits any information, including any resume or information regarding any potential candidate, without a signed agreement in place with OSI, OSI explicitly reserves the right to use such information, and pursue and/or hire such candidates, without any financial obligation to the person, recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited information or resumes, including those submitted directly to hiring managers, are considered and deemed to be the property of OSI. Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran Know Your Rights Poster Link: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf OSI***. has three operating divisions: (a) Security, providing security and inspection systems, turnkey security screening solutions and related services; (b) Healthcare, providing patient monitoring, diagnostic cardiology and anesthesia systems; and (c) Optoelectronics and Manufacturing, providing specialized electronic components and electronic manufacturing services for original equipment manufacturers with applications in the defense, aerospace, medical and industrial markets, among others.