Job Specifications
Summary
The Information Technology (“IT”) Team is seeking a driven and innovative DevOps Cloud Engineer to design, provision, secure, and enhance Harbor’s cloud infrastructure through Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern DevOps practices. This role is ideal for a technologist with 3–5 years of experience who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys automation, and takes initiative to improve cloud scalability, performance, and security. You will work closely with fellow engineers, developers, and business stakeholders to deliver reliable and secure technology infrastructure solutions that power Harbor’s mission.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Design & Operations
Design, deploy, and manage AWS cloud and on-premises infrastructures across compute, storage, database, networking, and security domains (EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, VPC, and IAM).
Implement and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools such as GitHub, Pulumi, or AWS CloudFormation.
Continuously evaluate and optimize AWS cloud environments for performance, availability, and cost efficiency.
Automation & CI/CD Enablement
Develop and manage CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitHub Actions.
Integrate security scanning and compliance checks into CI/CD workflows (e.g., using Orca Security or similar tools).
Leverage AI and automation tools to enhance the efficiency and intelligence of CI/CD and DevOps processes.
Security & Compliance
Implement security best practices for identity and access management, network, encryption, XDR, and logging/monitoring.
Collaborate with the Information Security team to ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.
Support incident response and vulnerability management, ensuring timely mitigation and follow-up.
Monitoring, Reliability & Troubleshooting
Setup and maintain monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using cloud security and SIEM tools.
Troubleshoot infrastructure, networking, and deployment issues across hybrid environments.
Participate in the weekly on-call rotation, supporting production systems and resolving incidents efficiently.
Manage Windows and Linux systems patching, BC/DR capabilities, and policy governance using tools like AWS Systems Manager and Cloud Custodian.
Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
Partner with developers, system administrators, and business stakeholders to design and deliver robust cloud solutions.
Evaluate and recommend new tools, frameworks, and automation opportunities to enhance systems management, availability, and performance.
Document system designs, standards, and procedures, ensuring maintainability and team alignment.
Contribute to a culture of collaboration, agility, and innovation within the IT team.
Key Behavioral Expectations
Passionate about technology and innovation.
Strong communicator who positively engages with peers and stakeholders.
Results-driven and proactive in problem-solving.
Adaptive and agile in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Strategic thinker with the ability to balance innovation and risk.
Promotes collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM field required.
3-5 years of professional experience as a cloud, network, or systems engineer with exposure to DevOps practices required.
AWS certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate or AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Associate) strongly preferred.
Experience in the financial industry or other regulated environments is a plus.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Cloud Expertise: Proficient understanding of AWS compute, storage, networking, database, and security services required. Deep experience with EC2, Lambda, CloudFormation, and container services.
Networking: Working knowledge of switching, routing, VPNs, and firewalls; experience configuring and managing network security required.
IaC & Automation: Experience with Pulumi and scripting languages (Python, Bash, Node.js) preferred.
CI/CD: Hands-on experience with GitHub Actions or equivalent version control and automation tools preferred.
Security: Familiarity with IAM, SIEM, SASE tools, and integration of security within CI/CD pipelines preferred.
Monitoring & Logging: Proficiency with tools such as AWS CloudWatch, LogicMonitor, Splunk, or Orca Security recommended.
Compensation Pay Range: $110,000 - $130,000