DevOps

Vanda Pharmaceuticals•Washington, DC

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled DevOps professional to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, highly available, and secure AWS infrastructure. You will develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines, collaborate with development and operations teams, and implement containerization and orchestration solutions. Your responsibilities will also include setting up monitoring, logging, and alerting systems, ensuring security best practices, troubleshooting complex issues, and documenting procedures. You will also evaluate new technologies and manage disaster recovery strategies. This position requires a Bachelor's degree in a related technical field and 1-3 years of hands-on experience with AWS environments.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
Minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on experience in provisioning, operating, and managing AWS environments
Proficiency in core AWS services including EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda, CloudFormation, CloudWatch, and SQS
Demonstrated experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools such as Terraform, Ansible or AWS CloudFormation
Strong scripting and programming skills in languages such as Python, Bash, Shell, or Ruby
Strong experience with modern DevOps tools, including CI/CD, infrastructure management, project management, logging, and compliance security scanning
Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline) and version control systems (Git/GitHub)
Experience with containerization and orchestration technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
Understanding of networking concepts like VPN, VPCs, DNS, and load balancing
Basic scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, Ruby or PowerShell
AFS Skills: Cloud, AWS, Data Platforms, Microservices
Strong background in Linux/Unix system administration
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

AWS Certified DevOps Engineer - Professional
AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate or Professional
Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or related Kubernetes certification
CompTIA Security+ or other relevant security certifications.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and manage scalable, highly available, and secure AWS infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles
Develop, implement, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines and workflows to automate software delivery processes using tools like Jenkins, AWS Code Pipeline, and GitLab CI
Collaborate with software development and operations teams to ensure seamless integration, smooth deployments, and efficient troubleshooting of production issues; demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing requirements and technologies
Implement and manage containerization and orchestration using technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (Amazon ECS/EKS)
Define and deploy systems for monitoring, logging, and alerting on the AWS platform using tools like AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, and Grafana
Ensure security best practices are integrated throughout the development lifecycle, managing IAM roles and policies, and implementing robust security controls
Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues across various application domains and platforms, performing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence
Identify gaps in current processes, recommend improvements, and execute solutions to boost efficiency
Document procedures, configurations, and best practices for cloud deployments
Evaluate new technology alternatives and vendor products, recommending enhancements for architecture and processes to drive continuous improvement
Manage disaster recovery design and deployment strategies across different regions
Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation for systems, processes, and operational procedures