What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior DevOps Engineer position at threatlocker?
COMPANY OVERVIEW
ThreatLocker® is a leader in endpoint protection technologies, providing enterprise-level cybersecurity tools to improve the security of servers and endpoints. The ThreatLocker® platform with Application Allowlisting, Ringfencing™, Storage Control, Elevation Control, Endpoint Network Control, Configuration Management, and Operational Alert solutions are leading the cybersecurity market toward a more secure approach of blocking the exploits of application vulnerabilities.
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Junior DevOps Engineer you will have to assist in managing and automating our software development, deployment, and infrastructure operations. You will work closely with development and operations teams to improve system reliability, efficiency, and scalability. The role will be based in Orlando, FL and is an in-office position.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist in the automation of deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management.
- Work with CI/CD pipelines to streamline the software release process.
- Maintain and improve onsite-based infrastructure (VM, Docker, Hyper-V).
- Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and implement improvements.
- Support configuration management using tools like Ansible, Terraform, or Chef.
- Assist in managing containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
- Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration of DevOps practices.
- Implement security best practices and compliance measures.
- Document processes, configurations, and system changes.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Basic understanding of Linux/Unix and Windows operating systems.
- Familiarity with scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Knowledge of CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI/CD.
- Exposure to cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
- Understanding of networking, security, and system administration fundamentals.
- Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
- Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
- Willingness to learn new technologies and adapt to a fast-paced environment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with version control systems (Git).
- Exposure to monitoring and logging tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack).
- Basic knowledge of Kubernetes and Docker.
- Understanding of agile and DevOps methodologies.
WORKING CONDITIONS
The duties described below are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. If necessary, reasonable accommodation may be requested and will be evaluated for its relationship to the essential functions that must be performed.
- Job will generally be performed in an office environment but may require travel to visit company offices and/or property locations.
- While performing duties of this job, would occasionally require to stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel, talk and hear, and use fingers and hands to feel objects and tools.
- Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, depth perceptions, and the ability to adjust focus.
A background check and drug/substance screening are required after a conditional offer. Employment will proceed only upon receiving clear results from both.
ThreatLocker also conducts randomized drug and substance testing approximately every 60 days, in line with the same screening standards.