Cloud Platform Release Deployment Engineer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Massachusetts.

📋 Description

• Take ownership of and oversee the complete release process for Azure landing zone deployments.

• Acquire in-depth knowledge of the current release process and pinpoint areas that require enhancement.

• Create, sustain, and improve Ansible playbooks for automated deployment.

• Utilize Terraform configurations to manage Azure infrastructure effectively.

• Troubleshoot and refine Python code utilized during the deployment process.

• Develop and uphold testing protocols for new modifications and deployments.

• Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate release processes seamlessly.

• Generate and maintain comprehensive documentation for release procedures and actions taken.

• Ensure adherence to security and regulatory standards in a government contracting environment.

• Participate in on-call rotations to support production deployments and resolve issues.

• Establish the onboarding process to facilitate application teams' engagement and navigation.

• Become proficient in the RTX public cloud implementation and onboarded services.

• Assist in infrastructure automation initiatives by ensuring all necessary information is collected.

• Guarantee that service request forms gather the information essential for automated solutions.

⛳️ Requirements

• Generally requires a University Degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in a related field with at least 5 years of experience OR, if no degree, 12 years of pertinent experience.

• U.S. citizenship is mandatory, as only U.S. citizens are allowed access to certain critical systems.

• Proficient in Ansible, including the ability to write and debug complex YAML playbooks.

• Skilled in Terraform for infrastructure as code implementations.

• Experienced in Python programming with the capability to read, troubleshoot, and enhance existing code.

• Familiar with Azure cloud services and architectures, especially regarding landing zones.

• Exposure to SAP systems and migration projects is advantageous.

• Ability to work from one of the 50 U.S. states, excluding U.S. Territories.

• Experience with Azure DevOps for project management and CI/CD is preferred.

• Knowledge of AWS and GCP is a plus.

• Familiarity with Git is preferred.

• Relevant certifications such as Azure Solutions Architect, Azure DevOps Engineer, or equivalent AWS/GCP certifications are preferred.

• Willingness to attend specific interview steps in person if requested.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.

• 401(k) plan with employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.

• Tuition reimbursement program.

• Student Loan Repayment Program.

• Life insurance and disability coverage.

• Optional pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, and ID theft protection.

• Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits.

• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning services.

• Adoption Assistance.

• Autism Benefit.

• Employee Assistance Program, offering up to 10 free counseling sessions.

• Healthy You Incentives wellness rewards program.

• Doctor on Demand virtual doctor visit services.

• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.

• Teladoc Medical Experts second opinion program.

• Flexible work schedules.

• Flexible spending accounts.

• Employee Scholar Program.

• Paid time off and holidays.

• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available; however, payments are not guaranteed.

• Primarily remote work from home.

• Travel to the site location as needed.