DevOps Architect

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Job description

Job Summary:
The DevOps Solutions Architect is a strategic member of our IT Department, specializing in Azure. This role involves understanding the solutions and capabilities within a large enterprise environment, focusing on automating and optimizing our operations. The DevOps Solutions Architect is a consultative partner to internal stakeholders, aligning their goals with DevOps practices to enhance productivity and communication. The ideal candidate will design, develop, and implement DevOps solutions. Expertise in Azure and a deep understanding of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes are crucial.

This position must report to the SHI Austin, TX, or SHI Somerset, NJ, office location as determined by SHI management.

About Us:

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We've grown every year since, and today we're proud to be a $14 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI's concierge approach to help them solve what's next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees - all 6,000 of them. If you join our team, you'll enjoy:

Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.

Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.

Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.

World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive - in our offices or yours.

Responsibilities:
Include, but not limited to:

Demonstrate leadership to ensure that DevOps solutions align with business

objectives

Engage with multiple layers of contacts within the organization to gain insights into

the environment

Analyze current DevOps processes and make recommendations for improvement

based on industry trends and professional knowledge

Develop cross-functional DevOps strategies and solutions

Translate business and technical objectives into prioritized, phased DevOps implementations

Oversee and facilitate the evaluation and selection of DevOps tools and technologies.

Provide technology/architecture recommendations based on business relevance, appropriate timing, and deployment

Drive the adoption of modern DevOps practices and retire legacy methodologies

Contribute to the design of operational processes, ensuring scalability, and compliance with policies and security requirements

Stay current with new DevOps technologies and frameworks and recommend adopting new partners or solution components

Build current and future state DevOps architecture diagrams and views

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, information systems, or relevant work experience is required

10+ years of experience in solutions architecture or software engineering

5+ years of experience with DevOps practices and modernization

Required Skills:
Core Development Skills: Linux, Jenkins, Git, GitHub and Actions, Shell Scripting, Terraform, Ansible, Jira

Expertise in Azure DevOps, including CI/CD pipeline creation and management

Implemented large-scale infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or

Azure Resource Manager

Expertise in containerization technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes on Azure

Strong understanding of Azure services and cloud infrastructure

Proficiency in automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or

Puppet

Ability to analyze requirements, recommend technical solutions and write technical

specifications

Ability to work with executives and internal stakeholders

Current understanding of best practices regarding system security measures

Project management and leadership skills

Ability to adapt to changing priorities

Ability to translate goals and strategies into DevOps solutions

Preferred Skills:

Experience with Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

Integration of DevOps processes with cloud services, SaaS, and PaaS components

Hands-on experience with configuration management tools

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience with iterative and test-driven development practices

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Strong understanding of Agile practices, including Scrum

Unique Requirements:
Travel as needed based on business needs and determined by SHI management.

Additional Information:
The estimated annual pay range for this position is $100,000 - $200,000. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual

Equal Employment Opportunity - M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status

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