DevOps Engineer II (Full-Time) - United States

Please note this posting is to advertise potential job opportunities. This exact role may not be open today but could open in the near future. When you apply, a Cisco representative may contact you directly if a relevant position opens. Meet the Team The DevOps Engineer plays a crucial role in identifying and resolving operational performance issues while implementing security best practices across our suite of DevOps tools. EDaaS is a dynamic team dedicated to modernizing and evolving development workflows within Cisco IT & Engineering using cutting-edge, cloud-native tools and processes. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, eager to gather, manage, and analyze large volumes of data to drive insights and inform decision-making. You’re excited to join an innovative and continuously learning development and operations team! Your Impact  Developing object-oriented Python code to process large sets of REST API data Assist in automating infrastructure provisioning via configuration management tools Enhance monitoring and log analysis systems Assist with development of automation via configuration management tools and scripts Minimum Qualifications  Linux/Unix Administration & Scripting: Proficiency in Linux/Unix administration (especially RedHat) with 2+ years of scripting experience (e.g., Python, Bash) for automation and troubleshooting. CI/CD & DevOps Tools: Hands-on experience with CI/CD pipelines, version control (Git, GitHub, GitLab), build automation (Jenkins, CircleCI), artifact management (Artifactory), and integrating DevOps toolchains. Configuration Management: Practical experience with configuration management platforms such as Puppet, Ansible, Chef, or Salt. API Integration & Automation: Experience integrating and automating systems using REST APIs. Networking & Troubleshooting: Basic understanding of networking fundamentals (OSI layers, DNS), general knowledge of reverse proxies (Nginx, HAProxy, Apache), and strong troubleshooting/problem-solving skills. Preferred Qualifications  Enterprise Application Administration & Monitoring: Experience administering and monitoring applications at the enterprise level, such as GitHub Enterprise, Jenkins, and Artifactory. Linux Security Best Practices: Proven ability to apply security best practices in Linux environments. Monitoring Technologies: Hands-on experience with monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, AppDynamics) for application systems. Docker & AWS Production Experience: Production experience creating and using Docker containers, as well as working with AWS technologies (EC2, RDS, ELB, EKS). Agile Scrum Familiarity: Understanding and experience with Agile Scrum methodologies. Why Cisco? At Cisco, we’re revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era – and beyond. We’ve been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint. Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you’ll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere. We are Cisco, and our power starts with you. Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada: Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process. U.S. employees are offered ... (truncated, view full listing at source)