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If you are a seasoned IT professional with excellent communication skills and a strong ability to learn and implement new technologies please apply today!

The Public Employees Retirement System is recruiting for one (1) DevOps Architect (ISS7) position in the Information Services Division (ISD) DevOps Section.

• This is a full-time permanent position.

• This is a hybrid position based at our headquarters in Tigard Oregon. This position generally works from home however it may be required to work in the office.

• This recruitment will be used to establish a list of qualified applicants to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

We serve the people of Oregon by administering public employee benefit trusts to pay the right person the right benefit at the right time.

Information Services Division (ISD)

ISD supports the PERS Agencys mission by maintaining all information systems computers and communication networks. ISD enables PERS business units through the implementation of automation and technology to provide high-quality service to members employers and other interested parties.

DevOps Section

DevOps is responsible for providing resources methodologies and automated processes for the Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) processes that support IT system and software changes that meet the agency business IT requirements. The section provides all the services and development activities that support IT deployment planning configuration and source control management deployment packaging test and security scanning automation systems integration testing infrastructure as code and production deployment automation.

What you will be doing:

Were seeking a DevOps Architect to help build resilient futureready systems in fastmoving environments. Youll bring expertise in troubleshooting cloud migrations monitoring security and compliance with a strong customerfocused mindset to ensure reliable and future ready solutions that meet stakeholder needs.

Technical Expertise

• Proven experience inDevOps engineeringcloud infrastructure andCI/CD pipeline design

• Strong knowledge ofcontainerization platforms(e.g. OpenShift Docker Kubernetes)

• Supports deployment efficiency high availability load balancing and infrastructure cost reduction

• Experienced in configurations andinfrastructure as code(e.g. Terraform Ansible)

• Experience withmonitoring and logging tools(e.g. Datadog Splunk Dynatrace)

• Deep understanding ofsecurity practicesin DevOps pipelines

Systems & Architecture Alignment

• Aligns DevOps practices withenterprise architecture standards(e.g. TOGAF ITIL)

• Collaborates withEnterprise Architecture Team (PEAT)to ensure modernization and system interoperability plan and execute System integrations

• Performs complex systems analysis across enterprise platforms to diagnose log and remediate issues

& Strategic Planning

• Providessystem administrationfor configuration maintenance and reliable operation of IT systems

• Leadsstrategic planningfor system development and support environments

• Managesresource utilizationacquisition planning andcost-benefit analysis

• Develops and maintainssecurity plansdisaster recovery strategies andsystem documentation

Automation & Optimization

• Automates processes to improve deployment speed and reduce manual effort

• Ensures high availability and performance of systems

• Reviews and approves work from contractors and internal teams on systems analysis design and testing

& Collaboration

• Acts as asenior team member guiding junior DevOps and Application Support staff

• Provideshigh-level program specificationsand technical direction as well as documentation.

• Leads communication strategies with both technical and non-technical teams and external partners

• Interacts with internal/external customers vendors TPA and other State agencies

For a complete review of the position description please contact the recruiter .

What Are We Looking For

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Information Systems Specialist 7

(a) Six (6) years of information systems experience in DevOps architecture across cloud and hybrid environments.

OR

(b) An Associates degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field OR completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field;
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four (4) years of information systems experience in DevOps architecture across cloud and hybrid environments.

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(c) A Bachelors degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field
AND
two (2) years of information systems experience DevOps architecture across cloud and hybrid environments.

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(d) Masters degree in Information Technology Computer Science or related field may substitute for all of the above.

Candidates who are the most competitive will possess the following skills background and areas of experience:

• Comfortable in fast paced environments with the ability to adapt quickly

• Advocates for long term system health over short term fixes

• Work smarter not harder mindset with strong problem solving skills

• Excellent communication skills able to influence technical concepts across all organizational levels

• Highly skilled at learning and implementing new technologies to meet with Agency needs

• Advanced troubleshooting expertise for complex technical problems

• Hands on experience with JBoss EAP FileNet and IBM WebSphere deployment and administration

• Proven track record migrating legacy monolithic applications to cloud based service oriented architecture

• Strong ability with Observability Monitoring and Alerting toolsets to ensure system reliability and proactive issue detection

• Strong ability with Secrets Management for secure handling of credentials and sensitive data

• Azure and PowerApps support experience including automation and integration

• Azure Backup expertise for hybrid and cloud workloads

• Strong knowledge of API management for secure and scalable integrations

Benefits of Working for the State of Oregon & the Public Employees Retirement System:

Our team focuses closely on collaboration to support fellow teammates while ensuring safety and looking for ways to innovate. Additional benefits include:

• Work/life balance 11 paid holidays a year and a competitive benefits package.

• Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.

• Hybrid work.

Application Instructions & Requirements

Current State of Oregon Employees: Apply via your employee Workday account.

External Applicants: Apply via the State of Oregon job opportunities webpage.

• Fill out the application or submit a resume. Your submitted experience fields or attached resume should include the beginning and end dates (mm/dd/yyyy) for each employer. The State of Oregon does not request or require your age date of birth attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

• Attach a one-page cover letter. In your cover letter please describe your work experience as a DevOps Architect within a DevOps team and explain why you believe you are the best fit for this position based on the job requirements and the preferred qualifications.

• After you submit your application please respond to the public records request authorization and gender identity questionnaire. This screen will come after you submit and will complete the process. If you are an employee the tasks will come to your Workday inbox.

• If you are a veteran you may receive preference. The task to upload your documents will come before the public records request and gender identity questionnaire tasks.

Additional Details:

• Visa Sponsorship: Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three (3) days of hire applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.

• Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans preference. For more information please visit Veterans Resources or call Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at: 1-. NOTE: If claiming veterans preference please be sure to check your Workday account for pending tasks or actions under your My Applications section.

• The information in your application will be used to complete a pay equity assessment to determine salary placement upon hire. Please see the link here to our Pay Equity Project

• The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%.

• Finalists may be subject to a criminal history records are compared against the needs of the position and if found to conflict then may lead to disqualification.

• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments examinations and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

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