DevOps Engineer at DigiCert in US VA Herndon

Job summary

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer who will play a role in updating the state of our infrastructure, automation, and operational excellence. This role requires a understanding of systems, networking, monitoring, and security, with a strong bias toward automation, reliability and scale.

What you will do

• Works on problems of moderate scope which are often varied and routine where analysis of situations or data requires a review of a variety of factors.
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Applies learned techniques and contributes to analysis and investigation to solve problems.
• Normally receives little instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Builds productive internal/external working relationships to resolve mutual problems by collaborating on procedures or transactions.
• Focuses on providing standard professional advice and creating initial reports/analyzes for review by experienced team professionals.
• Technical knowledge using: Ansible, Python, Packer, AWS (EC2, IAM, VPC, etc), Linux.
• Open minded, flexible, willingness and ability to learn new technologies as required.
• Utilize best practices in release management, incident management, capacity planning, and operational readiness.
• Proactively identify opportunities to increase system resiliency.
• Participate in on-call rotation, demonstrating strong customer empathy and responsiveness to incidents.
• Own and improve standard operating procedures and system documentation.

What you will have

Required Skills and Experience:

• Strong Linux systems administration background with a deep understanding of how Linux interacts with hardware (CPU, memory, disk, networking).
• Experience in scripting and automation using Ansible, Bash, Python, Packer, and Terraform.
• Hands-on experience with AWS services (EC2, IAM, VPC, etc.)
• Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD concepts.
• Experience with datacenter operations including racking, stacking, and remote system management.
• Experience with managing and configuration of systems at scale with zero-touch provisioning approaches.
• Experience managing monitoring systems and developing custom dashboards for observability.
• Experience with networking within a linux environment (Router -> Switch -> Server -> Virtualization -> Linux -> Service) ; BGP and DNS experience is a plus.
• Experience with DevOps principles, Agile methodologies, and software development lifecycle (SDLC).
• Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
• Ability to self-manage, communicate effectively, and collaborate with diverse technical teams.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to operational excellence.
• Open minded, flexible and self motivated.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with modern CI/CD tools and pipeline architecture.
• Willingness and ability to learn new languages as required.

Why Join Us:

• Be part of a technically driven and forward-thinking team.
• Opportunity to shape infrastructure and DevOps culture across the organization.
• Work on meaningful systems that impact thousands of users.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
• Retirement savings programs with company matching (401(k) or RRSP)
• Generous paid time off, including holidays, and vacation
• Paid parental leave and family support benefits
• Life and disability coverage
• Flexible spending and health savings options (where applicable)
• Health and wellness support, including gym reimbursement and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7confidential support for employees and families
• Education assistance and professional development opportunities
• Access to LinkedIn Learning and continuous learning resources
• Employee referral bonus program and additional company perks and discounts
• Internal rewards and recognition platform (Motivosity) to celebrate and acknowledge project wins, milestone achievements, and the outstanding contributions of our colleagues
• Business travel insurance and global employee support programs

To protect candidate information and maintain a secure hiring process, all applications must be submitted through our careers portal. Resumes or CVs sent directly via email will not be reviewed or considered.

DigiCert is an Equal Opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in its workforce. In compliance with applicable federal and state laws, DigiCert prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, veteran’s status, status as a qualified person with a disability, or genetic information. Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified person with disabilities, and protected veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.

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