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DevOps / Cloud Engineer at Chalkline, Inc.
Chalkline, Inc. is actively seeking a highly capable and detail-oriented DevOps / Cloud Engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be instrumental in supporting and strengthening our Microsoft Azure infrastructure and SQL Server environments. A key focus will be on refining our deployment and maintenance processes for applications, applicable to both cloud-hosted and customer-hosted installations.
This position holds critical responsibility for maintaining the reliability and performance of our production systems, driving continuous improvements in upgrade and deployment procedures, enhancing disaster recovery readiness, and ensuring the stability and optimal performance of our database environments. We are looking for an individual who approaches their work with precision and discipline, takes immense pride in their contributions, and possesses the foresight to anticipate and address potential issues before they escalate.
About Chalkline, Inc.
Chalkline delivers cutting-edge document management software tailored for the global Architectural, Engineering, and Construction (AEC) market. Our platform is fundamental to critical documentation workflows, and our clients rely heavily on the steadfast stability and robust security of our systems.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and support Azure-based services including App Services, Azure SQL, Storage, Networking, and Azure Front Door.
- Administer and optimize SQL Server environments, encompassing performance tuning, indexing strategies, backup validation, and ongoing maintenance.
- Monitor system health meticulously and proactively address any performance and reliability concerns.
- Manage application deployments and version upgrades across development, staging, and production environments.
- Continuously improve and thoroughly document release, upgrade, and rollback procedures for both cloud-hosted and customer-hosted installations.
- Support disaster recovery processes, which includes conducting restoration testing and updating documentation.
- Maintain application monitoring and alerting systems using Application Insights.
- Support identity integrations utilizing Microsoft Entra ID and Auth0.
- Assist with patching, configuration management, and general platform hardening initiatives.
- Support Windows-based customer deployments and installers.
- Maintain clear and accurate operational documentation.
- Assist with annual security audits and compliance documentation (SOC 2).
Qualifications
- 3-5+ years of demonstrable experience in cloud infrastructure, systems engineering, or DevOps support.
- Solid hands-on experience administering Microsoft Azure services within production environments. Experience with Azure Government Cloud is considered a significant advantage.
- Strong SQL Server administration expertise, including performance tuning, maintenance planning, backup and recovery strategy, and troubleshooting production issues.
- Proficiency with PowerShell scripting.
- Experience with Git/GitHub for version control and source management.
- Working experience with Visual Studio in a development or build-support capacity.
- Proven experience deploying and maintaining Windows-based applications or services.
- Ability to independently diagnose infrastructure and database performance issues.
- Strong organizational and documentation skills.
Benefits
Employees at Chalkline, Inc. enjoy a flexible remote work schedule and receive the following comprehensive benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Company Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- IRA with Company Match
Key skills/competency
- Microsoft Azure
- SQL Server Administration
- DevOps Practices
- Cloud Infrastructure
- PowerShell Scripting
- Git/GitHub
- Application Insights
- Disaster Recovery
- System Monitoring
- Security Audits
How to Get Hired at Chalkline, Inc.
- Research Chalkline, Inc.'s culture: Study their mission, values, recent news, and employee testimonials on LinkedIn and Glassdoor, especially their focus on the AEC market.
- Customize your resume: Highlight extensive experience with Microsoft Azure services, SQL Server administration, PowerShell scripting, and Git/GitHub to match the DevOps / Cloud Engineer requirements.
- Prepare for technical questions: Be ready to discuss in-depth your experience with Azure App Services, Azure SQL, performance tuning, disaster recovery, and troubleshooting production issues.
- Showcase problem-solving skills: During interviews, present examples of how you've proactively identified and resolved infrastructure or database challenges, emphasizing your precision and discipline.
- Demonstrate a proactive mindset: Emphasize your ability to anticipate issues, improve processes, and maintain clear documentation, aligning with Chalkline, Inc.'s need for a detail-oriented engineer.
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