DevOps Engineer - Remote

Overview

Forward Networks is revolutionizing the way large networks are managed. The Forward Enterprise platform delivers a vendor-agnostic "digital twin" of the network, based on a mathematical model. The platform scales to support hundreds of thousands of network devices, whether cloud, hybrid cloud, or on-prem. It serves as a single source of truth for the network, enabling network operators to instantly verify security posture, accelerate troubleshooting, avoid outages, and modernize network management.

In Short

• Design and implement CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins for automated building, testing, and deployment
• Deploy and maintain Kubernetes clusters and troubleshoot issues
• Deploy, manage, and scale containerized applications using helm and Kubernetes
• Implement and manage infrastructure as code configs through tools and services like Terraform
• Develop and maintain Ansible, Bash and Python scripts for automation
• Perform root cause analysis of production errors and resolve technical issues
• Administer Linux-based systems, ensuring optimal performance, security, and reliability

Requirements

• At least 3 years of industry experience and a BS in Computer Science (or similar degree)
• Experience in managing Jenkins and building CI/CD pipelines
• Excellent knowledge of Linux/UNIX systems operation and troubleshooting
• Experience with containerization concepts and tooling, such as Docker and Kubernetes
• Experience with application package manager (Helm)
• Experience with virtualization technologies like VMware vSphere and KVM
• Strong scripting skills in Python and Bash
• Proven ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced and dynamic environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development
• Flexible work environment
• Recognition for achievements
• Health and wellness benefits