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Devops Engineers are responsible for the overall integration and deployment implementation of applications and the underlying systems they reside on; design, develop, and deploy large scale / clustered information technology infrastructure/systems including hardware, software, networking, and various configurations in multiple environments.

• Design, code, test, debug, implement, modify, and maintain new or existing applications; evaluate code to ensure that it is valid, properly structured, meets industry standards, and is compatible with browsers, devices, and operating systems
• Establish, implement, and document technology integration and migration strategies; monitor overall performance to proactively identify potential issues and tune appropriately at all levels of the stack.
• Implement monitoring strategies to allow for diagnosis of problems and failures that provide the ability to perform root cause analysis on failed components and implement corrective measures
• Manage various configurations to ensure each deployment is managed effectively for availability and efficiency; develop system solutions based on user needs, cost, and required integration with existing applications, systems, or platforms
• Utilize configuration management best practices to provide infrastructure as code and automation techniques according to industry standards
• Ensure compliance with standards and requirements, including usability, accessibility, and security; monitor threats, alerts, and security vulnerabilities
• Design, code, test, debug, document, deploy, and maintain applications at the systems layer
• Create and maintain secure development environments; run quality checks to ensure stability and efficiency for high-level performance
• Maintain disaster recovery plans and support business continuity efforts, including monitoring and testing of backups
• Collaborate with application developers, project managers, and service managers/owners to establish and improve processes and procedures such as Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment
• Demonstrate understanding of general application development lifecycle for software analysis, design, and implementation in a test, acceptance, and production environment
• Provide expertise on application, design, and operation, including determination of the optimal platform for infrastructure to support the needs of applications
• May develop, test, and implement application enhancements; develop new applications solutions and/or integrations; design and create prototypes / wireframes
• May design and tune application, database, and or systems for optimal use of resources
• May design and develop database architecture at the applications level; develop and enhance complex database objects such as stored procedures, functions, and tables to support the reporting environment; configure, implement, modify, test, and support new or existing database software
• May design, develop, implement, and maintain single / clustered database systems
• Install, configure, maintain, upgrade, and support systems and software; install, configure, and manage servers

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 12
• Minimum – $76,700.00
• MidPoint – $95,900.00
• Maximum – $115,100.00