DevOps Administrator (Remote)

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, maintain, and reuse CI/CD pipelines and templates that support application delivery across development, staging, and production environments.
• Partner with development, application, database, QA, operations, product, and business teams to design, implement, test, and support mission-critical business systems.
• Coordinate application and artifact releases across Azure and AWS cloud environments while supporting multiple product teams and business units.
• Develop and maintain automation scripts for application deployment, scaling, monitoring, and other operational processes to improve efficiency and reduce hosting costs.
• Administer and maintain on-premises and cloud-based application infrastructure, including web servers, SaaS, PaaS, and cloud services supporting the software development lifecycle.
• Maintain stable and resilient infrastructure by completing upgrades, patches, and other operational activities.
• Configure and manage monitoring and logging solutions to support the health, reliability, and performance of applications and infrastructure.
• Apply infrastructure modernization practices, including updated Azure policies, authentication approaches, infrastructure as code, and Terraform-based deployments.
• Implement security best practices and support compliance with applicable industry standards and regulations.
• Assess complex projects, prioritize competing requirements, develop accurate time estimates, complete work on schedule, and communicate changes and status updates to stakeholders.
• Evaluate evolving infrastructure and application-deployment technologies and apply relevant practices to supported environments.
• Provide remote support for global operations and participate in a rotating on-call schedule supporting a 24/7 global environment.
• Desired Competencies:
• Technical / Functional Expertise: You apply the required technical or professional knowledge to perform your role effectively and stay current within your area of expertise.
• Collaboration: You work effectively with others across functions and levels, contributing to shared goals while respecting different perspectives.
• Problem Solving: You identify issues, assess root causes, and implement practical solutions that balance speed, quality, and risk.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4+ years of experience with CI/CD tools and practices, including technologies such as Azure DevOps, GitHub, and Terraform.
• 4+ years of experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud platforms, with experience managing Azure services such as API Management, App Service, Function Apps, Service Bus, and Storage Accounts preferred.
• Experience applying infrastructure-as-code practices to provision and manage cloud infrastructure.
• Experience creating and maintaining deployment pipelines and coordinating application or artifact releases across cloud environments.
• Experience working with international teams, supporting multiple business units, and engaging stakeholders while maintaining focus on delivery.
• Knowledge of application server administration, including Microsoft Internet Information Services.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell is preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, written and verbal communication, and collaboration skills, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to provide remote support for global operations and participate in a rotating on-call schedule supporting a 24/7 environment.
• Must reside in the US.
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• To qualify for this position, former employees must be eligible for rehire, and current employees must be in good standing.
• We are an ambitious, resourceful, and driven workforce, which empowers us to THINK OUTSIDE. Apply today!
• At Polaris we put our employees first, by offering a holistic approach to their health and financial wellbeing. Polaris is proud to offer competitive compensation, including a market-leading profit-sharing plan that is fundamental to our pay-for-performance culture. At Polaris, employees are owners of the company through company contributions to our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and discounted employee stock purchases plan. Employees receive a generous matching contribution to 401(k), financial wellness education and consultation to plan for their financial future. In addition to competitive pay, Polaris provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, paid time off, gym & personal training reimbursement, life insurance and disability offerings. Through the Polaris Foundation and our Polaris Gives paid volunteer time off, we support employees who actively volunteer their time, efforts, and passions to improve the health and wellbeing of the communities in which they live, play and work. Employees at Polaris drive our success and are rewarded for their commitment.

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Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience with AWS and/or Microsoft Azure cloud platforms, with experience managing Azure services such as API Management, App Service, Function Apps, Service Bus, and Storage Accounts preferred.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as PowerShell is preferred.