Nuix · 9 hours ago
Cloud Platform Engineer
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expNuix is on a mission to be a Force For Good, and they are seeking a Cloud Platform Engineer to contribute to the operational excellence of their SaaS delivery model. This role focuses on automation, containerization, and managing CI/CD pipelines and Kubernetes infrastructure to ensure platform reliability for global customers.
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Responsibilities
Build, maintain, and optimize CI/CD pipelines using tools like GitLab CI, Jenkins, or similar platforms to automate the build, test, and deployment of containerized applications
Deploy, configure, and maintain Kubernetes clusters in AWS (EKS), including managing deployments, services, ingress controllers, and ensuring cluster health and performance
Manage Docker containerization workflows, image building, registry management, and container lifecycle across development and production environments
Implement and maintain infrastructure using Terraform to provision and manage AWS resources, Kubernetes configurations, and related cloud services in a repeatable, version-controlled manner
Write scripts and automation tools using Python, Bash, or PowerShell to streamline deployment processes, reduce manual tasks, and improve operational efficiency
Set up monitoring for Kubernetes clusters and containerized applications using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or CloudWatch, and respond to alerts and performance issues
Work with AWS services including EKS, EC2, ECS, VPC, IAM, S3, and RDS to support the Linux-based container platform
Execute and coordinate application deployments, rollbacks, and updates across multiple environments while minimizing downtime
Apply security best practices for containers and Kubernetes, including image scanning, RBAC configuration, network policies, and secrets management
Partner with software developers, platform engineers, and operations teams to understand requirements, improve deployment processes, and support application lifecycle management
Create and maintain clear documentation for pipelines, deployment procedures, runbooks, and infrastructure configurations
Stay current with Kubernetes ecosystem developments, AWS container services, and DevOps tooling to continuously improve platform capabilities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
3-5 years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or cloud engineering roles with significant focus on containerization and automation
Strong hands-on experience deploying and managing Kubernetes clusters (AWS EKS preferred), including understanding of pods, deployments, services, persistent volumes, ingress, and cluster networking
Solid experience with Docker, including building optimized container images, multi-stage builds, registry management, and container best practices
Proven ability to build and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar tools, with experience in automated testing and deployment workflows
Working proficiency with Terraform for provisioning AWS infrastructure and Kubernetes resources in a declarative manner
Practical experience with core AWS services, particularly EKS, EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, ECR, and CloudWatch in production environments
Strong Linux administration skills, including shell scripting, system troubleshooting, and understanding of Linux networking and security
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (Python, Bash, or PowerShell) for automation tasks
Understanding of cloud networking concepts including VPCs, subnets, load balancers, security groups, and service mesh concepts
Experience with Git workflows, branching strategies, and collaborative development practices
Strong problem-solving skills with ability to troubleshoot complex deployment and infrastructure issues
Good communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and document technical solutions
Self-motivated with ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects
Willingness to participate in on-call rotation for production support
Preferred
AWS certification (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate, AWS Certified DevOps Engineer)
Kubernetes certification (CKA/CKAD)
Experience with configuration management tools (Ansible, Chef, Puppet)
Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, Datadog)
Understanding of microservices architecture and cloud-native application design patterns
Company
Nuix
Nuix software pinpoints the critical information organizations need to anticipate, detect, and act on cybersecurity, risk.
201-500 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$19.6MKey Investors
HSBC Bank Australia
2024-02-19Post Ipo Debt· $19.6M
2020-12-04IPO
2011-05-18Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Aidan Troy
EVP, Nuix EMEA
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