DevOps Engineer/Systems Administrator

RAINN • Houston, TX

47d • $85,000 - $105,000 • Remote

About The Position

RAINN is seeking a talented and motivated DevOps Engineer/Systems Administrator with AWS Cloud experience to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, building and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required, and must be in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, or a comparable field.
• Must possess the following certifications (current & in good standing): ISC2 CISSP AWS Cloud Practitioner CompTIA CySA+
• A minimum of 3 years of recent experience with DoD(DoW) cybersecurity policies, NIST, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in direct operation and management of cyber and information technology.
• Proven system administration experience in a cross-platform environment (Linux/Windows) supporting various web technologies, including HTML, CSS, Java, Spring framework, Python, JavaScript, SQL & No-SQL databases.
• Experience with networking concepts/protocols and network security methodologies.
• Experience in applying techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies and the corresponding policies/SOPs.
• Experience working with automated vulnerability scanning tools and remediation of the corresponding findings.
• Must be a US citizen.
• Must be able to pass a Tier 3 US Government background investigation.
• Must pass a criminal background check administered by RAINN.
• Strong proficiency with Linux/Unix and Windows server administration
• Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)
• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
• Understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
• Experience with version control systems (Git/Code Commit)
• Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, load balancers)
• Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
• RAINN employees are required to have a home office setup with a dependable high-speed internet connection. This must be sufficient to support all job-related tasks, including accessing systems, communicating with teams, and providing uninterrupted hotline services or administrative support.

Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure spanning AWS and on-premise environments, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime for mission critical applications.
• Design and implement scalable system architectures that optimize performance, security, and cost efficiency through continuous resource utilization analysis and rightsizing recommendations.
• Establish, enforce, and maintain security standards in compliance with government regulations, including NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
• Configure, monitor, and maintain security infrastructure including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus solutions, SSL certificates, and domain management
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and implement systematic remediation strategies through patch management, security hardening, and proactive threat mitigation.
• Maintain a robust security posture capable of defending against evolving cybersecurity threats.
• Design and implement complex network solutions that align with organizational objectives and scalability requirements.
• Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance infrastructure capabilities and operational efficiency.
• Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable automated, reliable software deployments.
• Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering system architecture, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
• Implement and manage monitoring solutions to proactively identify performance/security issues and system anomalies.
• Analyze system metrics and trends to ensure optimal reliability and performance.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance windows for patch management and system updates.
• Develop post-incident reports and root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement and prevent recurrence.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives and operational requirements.

Benefits

• RAINN offers competitive compensation and a generous benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, employee assistance, a 403(b) retirement savings plan, paid vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, including a bonus week, and free access to the building's fitness center.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees