Senior Software Systems Engineer

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

• The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining our automation and orchestration platforms, ensuring their optimal performance, scalability, and reliability in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• The candidate will also be a member of a larger platform team and will assist with managing and troubleshooting infrastructure issues related to server OS, virtualization, and container orchestration platforms.
• This role is ideal for someone who thrives on building systems from the ground up, enjoys solving complex operational challenges, and has a passion for enabling others through automation.

• Top Required Skills
  • Proven expertise in automation platform deployment and administration (Terraform, Ansible, Packer, Vault, etc.)
  • Strong understanding of platform automation architecture, components, and ecosystem, including hands-on experience.
  • Automation pipeline development and CI/CD integration.
  • Scripting and troubleshooting proficiency (Python, PowerShell, Bash, etc.)
  • System reliability and observability (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.)
  • Security and access management (SSO, RBAC, PKI)
  • Strong problem-solving skills, with a proactive and collaborative approach to troubleshooting and issue resolution.
  • Background in infrastructure lifecycle management and capacity planning.
  • Solid foundation in infrastructure including understanding of database, networking, DNS, load balancing, storage, and backup concepts and solutions.

• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience designing hybrid automation architectures from the ground up.
  • Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification.
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in OpenShift Administration.
  • Familiarity with security best practices for containerized applications and Kubernetes environments, including role-based access control (RBAC) and network policies.
  • Experience with database management systems (DBMS) in a Kubernetes context, such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, ArangoDB, or MongoDB.
  • Experience in agile development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban.
  • Knowledge of container orchestration and cloud-native tooling (Helm, ArgoCD, Flux).
  • Familiarity with policy-as-code and compliance automation (OPA, Sentinel, Kyverno).
  • Exposure to cost optimization, monitoring, and governance frameworks in large environments.

• Key Responsibilities
  • Design, deploy, and administer automation platforms such as but not limited to Terraform Enterprise, Ansible Automation Platform, Vault, and Packer.
  • Collaborate with development, operations, security, and COE teams to ensure seamless integration and secure & consistent automation practices.
  • Establish and develop operational standards, documentation, and lifecycle management processes.
  • Integrate self-service, CMDB, platform security, secrets management, observability, and other solutions.
  • Monitor system performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize the platform for high availability and resilience.
  • Implement and manage CI/CD pipelines and GitOps workflows using tools such as GitLab, Jenkins, or ArgoCD.
  • Provide guidance and training to other engineers on automation platforms and related technologies and develop related documentation.
  • Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices related to automation platforms, containerization, and cloud-native architectures.
  • Provide supplemental VMWare vSphere/VCF support: deployment and configuration of ESXi hosts, storage and performance monitoring, and performing security updates.
  • Provide supplemental Kubernetes/Container support: troubleshooting client app issues, deployment and configuration, storage and performance monitoring, and performing security updates.
  • Participate in a 24/7 on-call rotation and respond to issues with systems and technologies supported by the team.

• Required Years of Experience:
  • Minimum of 5 -8 years of experience in software systems engineering, with a focus on infrastructure engineering, DevOps, or platform operations.
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience administering automation or IaC platforms (Terraform, Ansible, etc.).

• Education:
  • Minimum High School Diploma or equivalency (required).

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.