Part Time Aws Devops Engineer

Job Description

PART TIME AWS DEVOPS ENGINEER

Req #: 239551 Department: COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Appointing Department Web Address: https://cultivatelearning.uw.edu/ Job Location: Seattle - Other Job Location Detail: Hybrid/Remote Posting Date: 10/07/2024 Closing Info: Closes On 10/21/2024 Salary: 50% of $7,302 - $8,000 per month Other Compensation: Shift: First Shift Benefits: As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
The University of Washington (UW) is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions. People are the most important asset in our pursuit of excellence in education, research, and community service. Our staff enjoy outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities, in an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty.
Backed by the University of Washington, Cultivate Learning’s research-powered, practice-based approach creates a fertile environment for innovation in the fields of early learning and expanded learning opportunities. Every child deserves to flourish from a foundation of quality learning. This core belief drives our work to provide talented learning professionals support and training to build and strengthen that foundation. We are champions of service and align with partners and initiatives that foster positive outcomes for children, families, and educators. We commit to equity by working to remove systemic oppression and institutional racism. We nurture environments of belonging and diversity where we communicate openly and support and value each other. We practice innovation and quality by actively seeking creative ideas from multiple perspectives to evolve and inform the research and resources we develop.
POSITION PURPOSE
The part time (0.5 FTE) AWS DevOps Engineer candidate will have a strong background in AWS services, DevOps practices, and cloud infrastructure management. You will play a crucial role in designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions that will support Cultivate Learning, a Center with the College of Education, and their education web applications. The person in this position will play a key role in growing the Center’s technology structures, including security and cost structures, and will support the overall Cultivate Learning mission, aligned with UW policies and best practices.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Infrastructure Management

Design, deploy, and manage AWS infrastructure using services such as Elastic Beanstalk, Terraform, EC2, S3, RDS, and others.

Development and implement technology solutions that support the on-going growth of the Center’s web applications.

Oversee and ensure the Center’s data is backed up and processes for restoring data are documented.

Create and maintain documentation related to infrastructure architecture, configuration management, and operational procedures.

Contribute to ticketing system knowledge base.
Monitoring and Optimization

Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline. Automate deployment, monitoring, and scaling processes.

Monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks, and optimize AWS resources to ensure high availability, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

Implement and enforce security best practices for AWS environments, including identity and access management (IAM), encryption, and network security.

Ensure policy and procedure compliance with the wider UW security policies. Coordinate with UW and College of Education IT as needed to adhere with UW policy and practices.

Incident Management: Respond to and resolve incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement preventive measures to minimize downtime and disruptions.

Monitor and respond to problems or emergency situations that may occur during scheduled or non-scheduled work hours.

Respond rapidly to client issues in live production environments.
Cross-Team Collaboration

Work closely with development teams to support application deployment and troubleshoot issues related to infrastructure and applications.

Stay current on the latest AWS trends, issues, and advances in information technology. Learn new technologies as required.

Work with the Cultivate Learning’s leadership team and the College’s fiscal team ensuring accuracy of billing across budgets.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field and 3+ years of experience in a DevOps role with a focus on AWS.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

AWS Expertise: Proficiency with AWS services, including but not limited to EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, CloudFormation, and VPC.

CI/CD Tools: Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, or similar.

Containerization: Experience with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.

Scripting: Strong scripting skills in languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.

Configuration Management: Familiarity with configuration management tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

Monitoring Tools: Experience with monitoring and logging tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack.

Security: Knowledge of AWS security best practices and compliance standards.

Problem-Solving: Excellent troubleshooting skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team setting.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Certifications AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, or similar certifications.

Networking: Understanding of networking concepts and protocols, including DNS, HTTP/HTTPS, and VPNs.

Experience working with UW technology infrastructure and administrative systems.
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are access ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law .

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