Senior DevOps Engineer

SLAC Job Postings Position Overview: Join the dynamic IT team at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory and take your career to the next level as our Senior DevOps Engineer! We're looking for a seasoned technologist ready to oversee our central practice of CI/CD pipelines, automation, and cutting-edge DevOps practices.
As the Senior DevOps Engineer with us, you'll be at the forefront of innovation, spearheading the development of container-based microservices and serverless applications using Kubernetes and other leading technologies.
You'll be able to flex your coding skills, designing and implementing robust CI/CD pipelines that ensure seamless deployment across cloud and on-premises environments.
You'll have the chance to collaborate with a talented team of professionals from various disciplines, exchanging ideas and driving initiatives that enable our organization's goals.
Your expertise and problem-solving skills will be essential as we optimize performance, scalability, and efficiency.
Your specific responsibilities will include: Leading the practice of container-based microservices and serverless applications using Kubernetes in a hybrid environment.
Develop code pipelines to automate application, platform, and infrastructure deployment using CI/CD solutions that leverage various technologies, such as GitHub Enterprise.
Evaluate and implement information security products, including Cloud Access Security Brokers (CASB).
Collaborate with stakeholders to assess cloud requirements and design scalable, reliable, and secure cloud solutions.
Evaluate and recommend cloud technologies, platforms, and tools to optimize performance, cost-efficiency, and resource utilization.
Conducted regular security audits and implemented best practices to ensure the integrity and security of the infrastructure.
Work as a project leader, as needed, for projects of moderate complexity.
Provide technical leadership and promote collaboration and knowledge exchange amongst the team.
To be successful in this position, you will bring: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field and ten years of increasingly technical work experience or a combination of education and relevant experience.
Proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role, with a strong track record of designing and implementing cloud solutions.
In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
Proficiency in infrastructure-as-code tools (e.
g.
, Terraform or CloudFormation).
Strong understanding of cloud architectural patterns, microservices, and containerization technologies (e.
g.
, Docker, Kubernetes).
Familiarity with networking concepts, including VPNs, VPCs, and security groups.
Solid understanding of security principles, protocols, and best practices in a cloud environment.
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to anticipate and mitigate potential issues.
Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Relevant certifications (e.
g.
, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect) are a plus.
SLAC employee competencies: Effective Decisions: Uses job knowledge and solid judgment to make quality decisions in a timely manner.
Self-Development: Pursues a variety of venues and opportunities to continue learning and developing.
Dependability: Can be counted on to deliver results with a sense of personal responsibility for expected outcomes.
Initiative: Pursues work and interactions proactively with optimism, positive energy, and motivation to move things forward.
Adaptability: Flexes as needed when change occurs and maintains an open outlook while adjusting and accommodating changes.
Communication: Ensures effective information flow to various audiences and creates and delivers clear, appropriate written, spoken, and presented messages.
Relationships: Builds relationships to foster trust, collaboration, and a positive climate to achieve common goals.
Physical requirements and Working conditions: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of their job.
Given the nature of this position, SLAC is open to on-site, hybrid, and remote work options.
Requires occasional work during extended hours for some activities, such as monthly and quarterly system patching, and during weekend hours for major projects’ transition to production.
Available for on-call work (rare).
Work standards: Interpersonal Skills: Demonstrates working well with SLAC colleagues, clients, and external organizations.
Promote Culture of Safety: Demonstrates commitment to personal responsibility and value for environment, safety, and security; communicates related concerns; uses and promotes safe behaviors based on training and lessons learned.
Meets the applicable roles and responsibilities as described in the ESH Manual, Chapter 1—General Policy and Responsibilities: Subject to and expected to adhere to all applicable University policies and procedures, including but not limited to the personnel policies and other policies found in the University's Administrative Guide, - Classification Title: Information Systems Specialist Grade: M Job code: 4770 Duration: Regular Continuing The expected pay range for this position is $161,000 - $225,000.
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory/Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position.
The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location, and external market pay for comparable jobs.