DevOps Engineer

Flatirons Solutions is hiring an entry-level or associate-level DevOps Engineer in Hosting Operations. In this role, you will help run and improve the infrastructure behind our customers’ systems: Linux and Windows administration, automation and scripting, high availability and cluster management, security patching, and a move toward containers. We are looking for someone who already has experience with these tools and a strong motivation to modernize how infrastructure is built and operated. You will work with senior engineers, with mentorship built in and room to take on more design and to support more of the company’s platforms as you grow.  Key Responsibilities Keep Linux and Windows systems healthy, including services, access, networking, and logs  Apply security patches and mitigations on a recurring schedule so systems stay in compliance  Build and maintain operational automation  Support highly available services and database clusters  Operate virtualized infrastructure and help move services toward containers  Support backup and snapshot workflows, including how a restore is done  Use AI to assist with automation, scripting, troubleshooting, and architecture, and turn that assistance into reviewed, workable changes  Track your work in Jira on a Kanban board so status stays clear for the team  Write clear, concise documentation so another engineer can walk into an environment and understand how it is built, operated, and recovered  Partner with engineers on releases and incidents  Will be a member of an on-call rotation for out-of-hours support  Other duties as may be assigned  Understands and adheres to all requirements of the Integrated Management Systems (IMS), which includes Quality, Information Security, and Privacy. Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience, training, or certifications welcome. 0–2 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, cloud operations, DevOps, or a related technical role. Relevant internships, coursework, home labs, and substantial project work are valued. Foundational Linux administration skills, including comfort using the command line and basic familiarity with systemd and text editors such as vi/vim. Familiarity with containers, such as Docker, Docker Swarm, or Podman, through work, coursework, or personal projects. Basic Windows administration skills for common user, system, and operational tasks. Familiarity with Bash/Shell scripting; able to create or modify simple scripts with guidance. Exposure to VMware/vCenter and virtual machine operations, or a willingness to learn traditional on-premises infrastructure. Understanding of basic security practices, including patching, vulnerability remediation, and access management. Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD tools, such as Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, or similar technologies. Interest in learning load balancing, high availability, and cluster-management tools, such as HAProxy or Patroni. Familiarity with Jira, Kanban, or other ticketing and Agile work-management tools. Comfortable using AI tools responsibly to support automation, scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and learning. Clear written communication and a willingness to document work, processes, and solutions. Strong curiosity, troubleshooting mindset, attention to detail, and motivation to learn modern infrastructure practices. Kubernetes exposure is a plus. Familiarity with Veeam, Zerto, or similar backup and recovery tools is a plus. Remote or hybrid, if located near our Boulder, CO office. Salary Range: 75,000 to 100,000