Cloud DevOps Analyst (Monitoring)

Contract to hire

Tampa, FL (hybrid)

The individual will be expected to:

• Implement monitoring solutions provided by Cloud Architects, Development Architects and Sr. DevOps team members
• Identify and proactively make recommendations for continuous improvement on DevOps services provided with a focus on application monitoring and site reliability
• Document the process and tasks being taught so it can be standardized and cross trained across the team
• Create alerts based on system performance and cybersecurity best practices
• Deploy alerts and dashboards using CI/CD pipelines via Azure DevOps
• Partner with development teams to improve metrics and refine telemetry available for troubleshooting and monitoring
• Partner with business stakeholders to define and implement dashboards measuring system performance and usage against expected business outcomes
• Report on key performance indicators and provide feedback to application teams to improve system performance and telemetry
• Collaborate with DevOps engineers and Cloud architects to support development teams with a full set of monitoring operational metrics/debugging information
• Serve as a trusted advisor for identifying performance issues, troubleshooting in the cloud environment, and best practices for monitoring-related topics
• Deliver tasks based on project objectives; technically support projects through to completion. Ensure deliverables are completed within target timeframes and are consistently of high-quality, documented and support transition of operational activities

Core Competencies:

• Experience with application monitoring and creating dashboards for cloud-based applications using tools such as Azure Monitor, Grafana, New Relic, SolarWinds, Amazon CloudWatch
• Experience troubleshooting issues ranging from system resources to application stack traces
• Ability to multitask and work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with rapid technology changes
• Experience in development with scripting languages, preferably Python
• Experience with Git version control systems and managing CI/CD pipelines using YAML
• Exposure working with IaaS and PaaS services
• Intermediate level working knowledge of software development life cycle, test driven development, continuous integration and continuous delivery
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills, with a passion and curiosity for analyzing complex systems
• Ability to build solid relationships with team members and co-workers
• Self-reliant, self-motivated with a “can do” attitude
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and reliability of services provided
• Ability to produce and maintain accurate documentation and operational reports
• Desire to grow and develop new skillsets, becoming involved with new technologies