
Design Support Systems Engineer
VIAVI Solutions
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Morrisville • Colorado • Maryland • United States
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Salary
💰 $99,050 - $183,950 per year
About the role
- Research and evaluate emerging DevOps tools, technologies, and best practices
- Manage R&D tools budget for Software Engineering and Network Engineering groups
- Define and implement comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategies
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance developer workflows
- Manage software licenses and track costs across the tools portfolio
- Administer enterprise DevOps toolchain including Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo, GitLab, SonarQube, Tenable.sc, Nessus, JFrog Artifactory/Xray/JAS, Vault, and license servers
- Help drive the administration and adoption of AI-driven automation and intelligent tools
- Maintain system security through SSL/TLS certificate management and timely security patches
- Perform version upgrades, patch management, and OS updates (RHEL/Rocky/Oracle Linux/Ubuntu)
- Configure and maintain NGINX reverse proxy for secure HTTPS access
- Ensure comprehensive backup coverage and validate restore procedures for all critical systems
- Manage and maintain monitoring and observability tools such as Grafana, Prometheus, Graylog, and Node Exporter
- Design and deploy automated OS installation systems via PXE boot
- Manage virtual environments across MS Hyper-V, VMware, Proxmox, and OpenStack platforms
- Monitor system performance, optimize resource allocation, and plan capacity
- Implement and maintain CI/CD pipelines using Atlassian and GitLab tools
- Configure Linux networking, manage storage systems, and maintain server architecture
- Set up, configure, and maintain lab networking environments using Cisco IOS and Dell OS10 switches (VLANs, trunking, port security, link aggregation, etc.)
- Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity issues across multiple geographical sites, including hands-on switch configuration and diagnostic
- Provide tier 2/3 support for developer tooling requests and technical issues
- Manage user access provisioning through Active Directory group administration
- Troubleshoot issues efficiently, distinguishing between system problems and user errors
- Create clear documentation and provide training on tooling best practices
- Collaborate cross-functionally to understand and meet development team needs
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field with 5+ years of DevOps/Systems Engineering experience
- Ability to work in an ITAR setting is required
- Expert-level Linux system administration (RHEL 7/8/9 or Rocky/Oracle Linux preferred)
- Strong scripting and automation skills (Python and Bash/Shell required; Ansible and PowerShell preferred)
- Hands-on experience with Atlassian suite (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Bamboo) administration
- Solid understanding of CI/CD principles and practical implementation experience
- Experience with artifact management tools (e.g., JFrog Artifactory) and security scanning platforms (e.g., SonarQube, Tenable)
- Proficiency with Git version control workflows and branching strategies
- Experience with virtual environments (VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, or OpenStack)
- Linux networking expertise and experience with NGINX or similar reverse proxy solutions
- Strong troubleshooting abilities and analytical problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with ability to work effectively across global teams
- Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word)
Benefits
- paid time off
- health, life and disability insurance
- 401(k)
- bonus program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
DevOpsLinux system administrationScriptingAutomationCI/CDNetworkingBackup and disaster recoveryMonitoring and observabilityVirtual environmentsSecurity management
Soft Skills
TroubleshootingAnalytical problem-solvingCommunicationOrganizational skillsAttention to detailCollaborationSelf-motivationProcess improvementDocumentationTraining