DevOps Engineer

Role Overview

The DevOps engineer is responsible for the optimization and design of MediaAlphas AWS Cloud Environment. This role shall advise on improvements to the overall architecture of the platform while also leading DevOpsoriented projects that support MediaAlphas technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with development.
• Update existing code and scripts (Perl Python etc. as well as resolving script errors.
• Managing installation and configuration of solutions to keep the environment up to date.
• Support and collaborate closely with counterparts on the Technology and Security team.
• Partner to improve application system security and database processes.
• Identify and automate manual processes as discovered.
• Maintain the cloud environment.
• Support Cloud operations including management of daytoday administration planning remediation issues and timely resolution of issues for the cloud environment.
• Monitors and improves the cloud health automation and expense processes.
• Overseeing routine maintenance procedures and diagnostic tests.
• Respond to ticket requests and escalated incidents as required.
• Document processes and maintain performance metrics.
• Guide overall operations.
• Architect cloud environments within the Amazon platform.
• Mentor others on DevOps process and methodology.
• Conforming to best practices in cloud administration and cybersecurity.
• Contributing expertise on information system options risk and operational impact.

Requirements

• AWS Certifications is a plus
• At least 3 years of experience working in cloud and DevOps operations.
• At least 3 years of experience with Linux Administration
• At least 2 years of experience writing scripts with Bash
• 2 years of experience writing Perl Python or other scripting languages is a plus
• At least 1 year experience with web applications and their backend function(s)
• At least 1 year of experience with Terraform/Ansible deployment
• Ability to install and configure software gather teststage data and perform debugging.
• Aid software deployment by writing script updates and running diagnostics.
• A willingness to be handson with SQL databases and their function.
• Proficiency in documenting processes and monitoring performance metrics.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.

• Familiarity with:

  • Automation / DevOps Packer Terraform Ansible RPM Docker CI/CD GIT
  • AWS EC2 IAM RDS or Aurora VPC Route53 CloudWatch S3 Billing
  • Bash Shell Perl Python PHP Amazon Linux Apache

Work Location:

Hybrid: 12 days/week inoffice on Tuesdays / Thursdays.

Compensation & Benefits

We are excited to offer a competitive base pay range of $120000 to $200000 per year for this position based on experience and qualifications. But thats not all as a valued member of our team you will also have access to an array of topnotch benefits including:

• Annual bonus program and participation in our Restricted Stock Unit program
• 100 Employerpaid health dental and vision insurance for you your dependents and spouse or registered domestic partner
• 100 Employer paid short term disability long term disability and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with matching contributions to help you plan for your future
• Open Paid Time Off policy with a birthday day off and 11 holidays
• Professional development reimbursement along with a subscription to Coursera
• Cell Phone Wellness and Internet expense reimbursement along with a subscription to the Calm App
• 100 fully paid parental leave for team members up to 22 weeks for the primary caregiver and 12 weeks for the secondary caregiver
• Dogfriendly offices (LA and AZ) along with a $300 pet adoption reimbursement

Diversity Equity and Inclusion

MediaAlpha is committed to fostering cultivating and maintaining a culture of diversity equity and inclusion. Our philosophy and actions are built on the premise that as an employer and citizens of our communities we can create opportunities for lasting change.

Fair Chance

MediaAlpha will consider qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with state and local Fair Chance laws. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans in our application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please contact us at or.