Title: DevOps Engineer
Category: Exempt, Regular
Department: User and System Support Team, Digital Systems and Stewardship
Benefits: 22 Days Annual Leave, 15 Days of Sick Leave, 3 Days
Personal Leave, 15 Paid Holidays, Tuition Remission, Health, Dental, Vision,
and Prescription
As the largest university library system in the Washington D.C.-Baltimore area,
the University of Maryland Libraries serve more than 37,500 students and 4,200
faculty of the flagship College Park campus. The University of Maryland
Libraries share the teaching, learning and research goals of the university.
Its role as a key academic resource is evident in its service to the academic
community and its actionable strategic plan. Recent membership in the Big Ten
Academic Alliance is particularly meaningful to the University Libraries and
will further propel the university’s ascendancy in academic excellence.
Under the supervision of the User and System Support Director, this positions’
primary responsibility is improving the frequency of deployment for the
developers. This is accomplished by deploying, automating, maintaining,
troubleshooting and improving the systems that keep the backend infrastructure
running smoothly. Automating the processes that will allow the creation of new
servers for deployment, and measuring and monitoring the capacity of both our
production and development hardware and software performance. The role will
encompass the use of a broad range of technologies including VMware, AWS
operating systems (Windows, Linux & Mac) and application environments
(Oracle DB, SQL Server, IIS), with an emphasis on the implementation of best
practice cloud security principles.
The role requires understanding efficiency is created by open collaboration,
open communication and reaching across functional borders.
The position utilizes one-on-one consultancy to end-users and Library staff.
The employee in this position will also assist in the maintenance and testing
of network servers and associated equipment. The position’s responsibilities
require independent and Team-based analyses, communication and problem-solving.
Work is performed with little supervision and requires initiative and judgment.
REQUIREMENTS:
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.
EXPERIENCE:
● Minimum of 7 years experience, which includes: 4 years as System Engineer and
3 years experience with automation/configuration management using Puppet, Chef
or an equivalent
● Demonstrate automation processes and create new technologies
● Demonstrated experience developing, managing, and deploying Docker or vagrant
images is essential.
● Experience with Linux systems and a programming language like Python or Ruby.
● Hands-on SA experience in Linux, AWS, network security, system hardening, and
system integration.
● Experience using version control systems, such as Git
● Strong service orientation
● Web Application Server configuration experience
● Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
● Excellent interpersonal skills
● Excellent troubleshooting skills.
● Excellent written and verbal communications skills
● A valid driver’s license is required to be able to drive to multiple branches
on campus.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
● Think critically – Use logic and analysis to identify the potential
enhancements and flaws in security measures.
● Make decisions and resolve problems – Seek out information and data to
evaluate, prioritize and formulate the best solution or practice.
● Demonstrate leadership and foster collaborative team approach – interacts
well with front line and management providing consultation and expert advice on
systems security-related topics.
● Analyze, interpret and present research findings into clear, concise reports.
● Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
● Establish and maintain effective working relationships; work independently
and demonstrate initiative.
● Research, test and evaluate vendor hardware and software products
For the full position description, please go to
http://www.lib.umd.edu/hr/employment-opportunities/staff-faculty-positions.
APPLICATIONS: Electronic applications required. Please apply online at
https://ejobs.umd.edu/postings/74363. No relocation assistance will be
provided. You must be legally able to work in the United States; the
University of Maryland Libraries will not sponsor individuals for employment.
An application consists of a cover letter which includes the source of
advertisement, a resume, and names/e-mail addresses of three references.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until October
30, 2019.
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and
regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is
committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity
or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political
affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the
First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and
activities, and admissions.
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