DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer
pivotalsys Open · verified Oct 24, 2026 At a glance
Mid-level DevOps & Release role at pivotalsys. Fremont · full-time · no salary stated · we estimate $120,000–$167,500 across the United States.
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What you'll do
- Keep self-hosted GitLab healthy by handling upgrades, backups, access, recovery and dedicated CI/CD runners
- Improve automated build, test and release pipelines, and manage publishing and access for the internal PyPI repository
- Deploy Django applications with their web servers and databases, including database migration work
- Move the Manufacturing IP Server off legacy hardware into Docker-based infrastructure, and support MES systems
- Administer Linux servers and coordinate with IT on networking, storage, provisioning, security and datacenter work
What you bring
- Strong Linux server administration experience, including patching, monitoring and troubleshooting
- Hands-on administration of self-hosted GitLab or a comparable enterprise source-control platform
- Proficiency with Docker, automation scripting in Bash or Python, and CI/CD workflows
- Experience deploying Django with Gunicorn or uWSGI, Nginx and PostgreSQL, MySQL or another listed database
- Practical knowledge of TCP/IP, DNS, traffic distribution, reverse proxies, SSL/TLS and backup recovery
Who this fits
This mid-level role suits an engineer who can cover developer tooling, Linux operations and application deployment while partnering with development and IT teams. The position is based in Fremont, United States.
From the employer
DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer
Position Overview
We are seeking a DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer to maintain, optimize, and support the underlying platforms that drive our software development ecosystem. In this role, you will bridge the gap between software development and core IT operations. You will take ownership of developer tooling (including self-hosted GitLab, private package repositories, and CI/CD pipelines) while working closely with our IT team on underlying servers, storage, networking, and datacenter infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
Developer Platform & Pipeline Administration
- GitLab Administration: Manage system health, upgrades, backups, disaster recovery, users/permissions, and dedicated CI/CD runners for self-hosted GitLab.
- CI/CD Optimization: Maintain and continuously improve automated build, test, and deployment pipelines.
- Package Management: Oversee the internal PyPI repository, including package publishing, versioning, access control, and storage management.
Application & Infrastructure Operations
- Django Application Deployment: Deploy and maintain internal web applications using Gunicorn/uWSGI, Nginx, PostgreSQL/MySQL, and managed database migrations.
- Migrations: Lead the migration of the Manufacturing IP Server from aging legacy hardware to modern containerized infrastructure using Docker.
- MES Support: Maintain and troubleshoot Manufacturing Execution System (MES) infrastructure and related application dependencies.
Systems, IT Collaboration & Resilience
- Linux System Administration: Perform OS installation, patching, automated monitoring, logging, and troubleshooting across Linux server fleets.
- IT Collaboration: Work closely with the IT infrastructure team on network topology, server provisioning, storage allocation, security compliance, and datacenter projects.
- Backup & Disaster Recovery: Design, test, and maintain robust backup and recovery processes across critical engineering and manufacturing platforms.
Qualifications & Skills
Required Technical Skills
- Linux Systems: Strong Linux system administration experience across modern server environments.
- GitLab / SCM: Hands-on experience administering self-hosted GitLab or equivalent enterprise platforms.
- Containerization: Proficiency with Docker and containerizing legacy applications.
- CI/CD & Scripting: Strong experience building automation scripts (Bash, Python) and CI/CD workflows.
- Web Stack Administration: Demonstrated experience deploying Django applications with WSGI/ASGI application servers (Gunicorn/uWSGI), Nginx, and relational databases (PostgreSQL/MySQL).
- Internal Tooling: Experience configuring and maintaining internal package repositories (e.g., PyPI, Artifactory, Nexus).
- Networking Fundamentals: Solid understanding of TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, reverse proxies, and SSL/TLS certificate management.
- Disaster Recovery: Practical understanding of system backups, restoration procedures, and high-availability concepts.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting manufacturing environments or specialized internal tools (e.g., MES,).
- Familiarity with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools such as Ansible, Terraform, or Puppet.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills for collaborating with development, QA, and central IT teams.
Pay Range & Total Compensation
The base pay range reflects the good-faith estimate of the salary/wage range for this position at the time of posting. Actual placement within the range is determined based on factors including key skills, relevant experience, internal equity, education, certifications, and geography/market differentials.
Additional Compensation & Benefits:
In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) matching program
- Paid Time Off (PTO), paid holidays, and sick leave
Note: Variable pay and benefits are subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.
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