IT Systems DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineer Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Cologix is a leading North America network-neutral interconnection and hyperscale edge data center company. Our platform gives customers access to 45+ digital edge and ScalelogixSM hyperscale edge data centers in 13 markets across the United States and Canada along with a carrier-dense ecosystem of 710+ networks, 360+ cloud providers, 35+ onramps and seven Internet exchanges. We provide our nearly 2,000 customers with direct access to our local operations teams, resulting in strong partnerships enabled by exceptional operational support and unparalleled customer service. Backed by one of the largest North American infrastructure funds, Cologix's experienced leadership team, certified staff and commitment to ESG initiatives help form a culture that values our people, our environment and our clients. Cologix is looking for a DevOps Engineer to join our Systems Administration team. This role will be responsible for development and engineering of internal solutions that support the core business operation. Primary functions will be designing, deploying and monitoring automation services between various business systems; reviewing, analyzing and streamlining current business processes and systems; assisting with designing, deploying and management of core business systems. What you do daily: Contribute to the implementation of new products while supporting the ongoing development, maintenance, and optimization of DevOps practices across Engineering. Collaborate with vendors, engineering teams, and peer operations organizations to deliver reliable and scalable solutions. Develop and establish organizational standards, policies, procedures, and best practices for DevOps environments. Design and implement simple, repeatable, and reliable solutions that streamline systems, processes, and operational workflows. Own and coordinate release management activities to support consistent, controlled, and successful deployments. Establish, maintain, and support systems and tools used across development and production environments. Develop, administer, and maintain version control systems and associated processes. Maintain a comprehensive documentation library for DevOps systems, processes, and procedures. Create technical and operational documentation for new systems and solutions to enable effective transition and knowledge transfer to operational support teams. What makes you a good fit: (Qualifications) Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, a related technical discipline (preference), or equivalent professional experience.3+ years of experience in DevOps 3+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, systems engineering, or a related role. Strong knowledge of Linux/Unix system administration and networking fundamentals. Experience with automation and configuration management tools such as Ansible or equivalent technologies. Experience working with a variety of open-source technologies and cloud platforms. Working knowledge of Apache, Tomcat, MySQL, and JVM-based server environments. Familiarity with scripting and programming languages such as Python, PHP, Perl, and/or Ruby. Strong understanding of IT operations best practices within highly available, production-critical environments. Ability to work independently, effectively manage priorities, and take ownership of assigned projects and tasks. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and operational teams. A proactive, positive approach with a strong willingness to learn, adapt, and continuously develop new skills. AWS architecture certification, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect, is a plus.$100,000 - $130,000 a year Benefits: We offer a competitive benefit package for full-time employees that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company paid Life Insurance Voluntary supplemental life insurance Flexible spending account Health savings account Non-accrued PTO Short- and Long-Term Disability Company paid holidays 401k Retirement Plan with employer match Mental Wellness Benefits Tuition Reimbursement Paid Parental Leave Employee Discount Marketplace Employee Recognition Platform Individual compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience. This position will also be eligible for an annual bonus. Cologix is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status. If you need assistance in applying for any of our open positions, please contact us at recruiting@cologix.com.