Principal Devops Engineer Jobs in Dallas, TX

Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and highly skilled Cloud DevOps Engineer to join our innovative technology team. In this role, you will be at the forefront of designing, implementing, and maintaining scalable cloud infrastructure solutions that empower our applications and services. Your expertise will drive automation, optimize deployment pipelines, and ensure the security and reliability of our cloud-based systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about leveraging cutting-edge cloud technologies to solve complex problems, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Duties

• Develop and manage cloud infrastructure using platforms such as AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Rackspace, and OpenStack to support scalable web services and SaaS applications.
• Design and implement automation scripts utilizing tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet, PowerShell, Bash, and Shell Scripting to streamline deployment processes.
• Build and maintain containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes to facilitate microservices architecture and continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines with Jenkins or similar tools.
• Ensure system security through hardening practices, vulnerability assessments, and implementing network security measures such as VPNs and firewalls.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement RESTful APIs, microservices, and cloud-native applications using languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, Ruby on Rails, .NET, Node.js, Go, and PowerShell.
• Monitor system performance using monitoring tools; troubleshoot issues related to virtualization (VMware, Citrix), operating systems (Linux/Windows), and cloud services to ensure high availability.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of cloud architecture designs, deployment procedures, and operational workflows aligned with SDLC (Software Development Life Cycle) best practices.

Skills

• Extensive experience with cloud computing platforms including AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Azure, Rackspace, OpenStack, and Citrix.
• Strong understanding of service-oriented architecture (SOA), IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service), PaaS (Platform as a Service), SaaS (Software as a Service), and cloud architecture principles.
• Proficiency in virtualization technologies such as VMware and VMware-based environments; knowledge of system hardening for security compliance.
• Hands-on expertise with containerization tools like Docker; orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes; automation frameworks including Terraform, Ansible, Chef, Puppet; scripting languages like Bash, PowerShell, Python; version control systems like Git.
• Familiarity with database management systems including MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server; experience with NoSQL databases is a plus.
• Strong grasp of web services protocols such as RESTful API design; experience developing or integrating APIs is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of network security practices including VPN setup; understanding of internet protocols; experience securing cloud environments against threats.
• Ability to work within Agile development methodologies; excellent problem-solving skills; strong communication skills for cross-team collaboration. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team that harnesses the power of cloud computing to deliver innovative solutions! Your expertise will help shape the future of our digital infrastructure while advancing your career in a vibrant environment dedicated to excellence in technology.

Pay: $111,207.82 - $133,927.70 per year

Work Location: In person