DevOps Engineer

DigiCert•Herndon, VA

9d•$115,000 - $145,000

About The Position

DigiCert is seeking a DevOps Engineer to help update and improve infrastructure, automation, and operational excellence. The role calls for a strong understanding of systems, networking, monitoring, and security, with an emphasis on automation, reliability, and scale. The engineer works on moderately scoped problems, applies judgment within established procedures, contributes to analysis and investigation, and generally works with limited day-to-day instruction. The role also involves building productive working relationships and providing standard professional advice and reports for review by experienced team members. The DevOps Engineer uses technologies including Ansible, Python, Packer, AWS, and Linux. The position applies best practices in release and incident management, capacity planning, and operational readiness; identifies ways to improve system resiliency; participates in an on-call rotation; and maintains standard operating procedures and system documentation. The role works with Linux systems, infrastructure as code, CI/CD, datacenter operations, large-scale provisioning, monitoring and observability, and networking. The annualized base salary range is $115,000–$145,000 USD. Compensation offers depend on factors such as experience, skills, qualifications, duties, business needs, and location. The role may also be eligible for additional compensation and benefits, to be discussed during hiring.

Requirements

Strong Linux systems administration background and deep understanding of how Linux interacts with hardware, including CPU, memory, disk, and networking.
Experience with scripting and automation using Ansible, Bash, Python, Packer, and Terraform.
Hands-on experience with AWS services, including EC2, IAM, and VPC.
Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) and CI/CD concepts.
Experience with datacenter operations, including racking, stacking, and remote system management.
Experience managing and configuring systems at scale using zero-touch provisioning approaches.
Experience managing monitoring systems and developing custom dashboards for observability.
Experience with networking in a Linux environment across routers, switches, servers, virtualization, Linux, and services.
Experience with DevOps principles, Agile methodologies, and the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
Ability to self-manage, communicate effectively, and collaborate with diverse technical teams.
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 Haves

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

Responsibilities

Help update and improve infrastructure, automation, and operational excellence.
Analyze and investigate moderately scoped problems, using judgment within defined procedures and practices.
Apply best practices in release management, incident management, capacity planning, and operational readiness.
Proactively identify opportunities to increase system resiliency.
Participate in an on-call rotation and respond to incidents with customer empathy and responsiveness.
Own and improve standard operating procedures and system documentation.
Collaborate with internal and external working relationships to resolve mutual problems.
Create initial reports and analyses for review by experienced team professionals.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.
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 confidential 24/7 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).
Business travel insurance and global employee support programs.