DevOps Architect

BE PART OF BUILDING THE FUTURE. What do NASA and emerging space companies have in common with COVID vaccine R&D teams or with Roblox and the Metaverse?  The answer is data, -- all fast moving, fast growing industries rely on data for a competitive edge in their industries. And the most advanced companies are realizing the full data advantage by partnering with Pure Storage. Pure’s vision is to redefine the storage experience and empower innovators by simplifying how people consume and interact with data. With 11,000+ customers including 58% of the Fortune 500, we’ve only scratched the surface of our ambitions .  Pure is blazing trails and setting records: For nine straight years, Gartner has named Pure a leader in the Magic Quadrant  Our customer-first culture and unwavering commitment to innovation have earned us a certified Net Promoter Score in the top 1% of B2B companies globally Industry analysts and press applaud Pure’s leadership across these dimensions And, our 5,000+ employees are emboldened to make Pure a faster, stronger, smarter company as we go If you, like us, say “bring it on” to exciting challenges that change the world, we have endless opportunities where you can make your mark. Job Description  Data is the new oil. If you run a business, and you want to do anything with your data, the first thing you need to do is create the infrastructure required to store and query that data. This is where Pure Storage comes into play - with a variety of hardware and software solutions to get the maximum out of your data.  Engineering Productivity (EP) is an internal engineering organization working with PureStorage Engineering teams to provide productivity tools and services. We work with Flash Blade engineering teams to provide reliable test infrastructure services that are used to develop new products and features.  As a devops engineer in the team, you will work to improve the reliability and performance of Pure Storage Flash Blade’s critical test infrastructure and applications by owning their development and operation. This means setting and owning SLO goals for uptime and latency, as well as helping colleagues leverage the features and workflows available to them.  We are looking for engineers who have a mix of software and sysadmin skills, are passionate about reliability, devops, performance, and efficiency, and have experience building tools, services, and automation to manage and improve production services.  Responsibilities   Design, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise systems such as databases, message queues, APIs, and distributed applications through the use of data and metrics such as SLOs and error budgets.  Design, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot enterprise virtualization technologies based on VMs and containers such as VMWare, OpenStack, and Kubernetes.   Architecting, design image configuration management for large systems  Design, operate, maintain and troubleshoot Jenkins based CI pipelines and maintain Jenkins nodes VMs.  Design, operate, maintain, and troubleshoot open LDAP, Active Directory, DNS, DHCP, NIS and Kerberos.  Support engineering projects through activities such as designing, developing, and implementing software and automation that assists with capacity planning and provisioning, and general application lifecycle management.  Scale systems sustainably through mechanisms like scripting and automation; evolve systems by pushing changes that improve their operational management reliability and velocity.   Technically lead the team, plan, prioritize work and help resolve bottlenecks that the team encounters.  Collaborate with team members across business units, and across multiple time zones to create high quality customer outcomes.    Minimum Requirements  Understanding of Unix/Linux, and optionally Windows operating systems; Demonstrated Coding ability with one or similar of the following: Java, Python, Go or equivalent;   Demonstrated experience in design, documentation , implementation, delivery, and maintenance of software systems;  Systematic problem-solving approach, strong communication skills, and a sense of ownership and drive;  Experience in analyzing performance & debugging Enterprise Systems.  Preferred qualifications   15+ years as a Site Reliability Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Infrastructure engineer;  Experience working with Infrastructure as Code / Automation tools (Ansible, Terraform, CloudFormation);  Experience with containers and container orchestration systems such as Docker and/or Kubernetes (Good to have)  Experience configuring Layer2/Layer3 hybrid networks, and managing network services such as DNS, DHCP, and NTP;  Experience in configuring LDAP, AD and windows domain servers.  Experience with observability platforms such as Nagios, Prometheus, and Grafana to comprehend service health and create dashboards;  Well organized, with ability to prioritize tasks independently, set goals and follow through in order to see them to completion.   Strong drive to solve business problems.  Customer focus.  Bias to action.  Willing to roll up sleeves and dig into problems.  Deliver value through frequent, sustained improvements. BE YOU—CORPORATE CLONES NEED NOT APPLY. Pure is where you ask big questions, think differently, and make an impact. This is not just a job, but a place where you have a voice and can accelerate your career. We value unique thoughts and celebrate individuality, and with ample opportunity to learn, develop yourself, and expand into different roles, joining Pure is an investment in your career journey. Through our Pure Equality program, which supports a flourishing field of employee resource groups, we nourish the personal and professional lives of our team members. And our Pure Good Foundation gives back to local and global communities through volunteering and grants. And because we understand the value of bringing your full and best self to work, we offer a variety of perks to manage a healthy balance, including flexible time off, wellness resources, and company-sponsored team events. PURE IS COMMITTED TO EQUALITY. Research shows that in order to apply for a job, women feel they need to meet 100% of the criteria while men usually apply after meeting about 60%. Regardless of how you identify, if you believe you can do the job and are a good match, we encourage you to apply. Pure is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.  If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at TA-Ops@purestorage.com . APPLICANT & CANDIDATE PERSONAL INFORMATION PRIVACY NOTICE. 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