Senior DevOps Engineer

Who We Are; What We Do; Where We’re Going

Magnet Forensics is a global leader in the development of digital investigative software that acquires, analyzes, and shares evidence from computers, smartphones, tablets, and IoT-related devices. We are continually innovating so our customers can deploy advanced and effective tools to protect their companies, communities, and countries.

Serving over 4,000 customers in over 100 countries, our solutions are playing a crucial role in modernizing digital investigations, helping investigators fight crime, protect assets, and guard national security.

With employees based around the world, Magnet Forensics has been expanding our global presence with offices in Waterloo and Ottawa, Canada; Atlanta, GA, Herndon, VA, Westminster, CO; and Singapore. As a part of Magnet Forensics, you can expect to make a difference in the world, no matter what role you play. You’ll be supported through learning and development, not to mention an incredible team with unbelievable talent and integrity.

If you think you would be the right person to join our team working towards this goal, we would love to hear from you! 

Role Summary

We are on the hunt for a talented Senior DevOps Engineer to join our ranks! This role is responsible for building the next generation of Digital Forensics products which enhances the collaboration between various stakeholders in the agency org.  

You will be part of the team responsible for delivering our SaaS REVIEW solution, driving best practices, and improvements related to CI/CD, scaling, optimization, security and more. Not to mention, you will help support the roll out of FEDRAMP!

NOTE: Candidate must reside in The United States.

Role Responsibilities:

• Identify and advocate for improvements across Process, Tools and Architecture, ultimately guiding the teams Roadmap;
• Analyze requirements, break down tasks and estimate effort;
• Participate in code reviews;
• Troubleshoot, debug and fix defects;
• Take initiative, build strong teams and communicate effectively;
• Communication across the product and throughout the organization to share knowledge and build consensus;
• Provide informal and formal mentorship within and outside the team;
• Support compliance efforts for the product;
• Participate in support calls with customer and professional services team for timely resolution of issues. 

Qualifications:

• 4+ years of experience with Python;
• 4+ years of experience patching Linux systems and containers; 
• 2+ years of experience building and maintaining Kubernetes clusters;
• Experience working through compliance initiatives (e.g. FedRAMP, SOC2, Penetration tests);
• Proficiency working with an Infrastructure-as-Code first mindset (Terraform, Cloud Formation/CDK, Kubernetes manifests, Helm charts); 
• Experience working with Cloud Providers (We use AWS!);
• Proficiency in Linux shell scripting (create, debug, maintain, etc.);
• Proficiency with networking design, protocols, and security;
• Proficiency using Git based version control systems. 

Nice To Have:

• Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. (We use Jenkins!);
• Experience with alerting, observability, and telemetry (We use Prometheus/Grafana!); 
• Experience working in high security environments; 
• Experience managing relational databases; 
• Experience generating effective and efficient project documentation;
• Experience with Argo.

Compensation & Benefits:

• The Compensation Range is for the primary location for which the job is posted. Please note that the actual compensation may vary depending on location and job-related factors such as qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills. If you are applying for this role outside of the primary location and you are selected for an interview, the Talent Acquisition Partner can share more information with you. If the compensation structure for the role includes an incentive component (ie. most Sales roles) the range below represents total target compensation (TTC) (base salary + variable).




Compensation Range:

• MIN: $128,800 - MID: $161,000 - MAX: $193,200 USD

Magnet Forensics is proud to offer Benefits such as:

• Generous Time Off Policies;
• Competitive Compensation;
• Volunteer Opportunities;
• Reward and Recognition Programs; 
• Employee Committees & Resource Groups;
• Healthcare and Retirement Benefits. 

The Most Important Thing

We’re looking for candidates that can provide examples of how they have demonstrated Magnet CODE in their previous experiences:

CARE – We care about each other and our mission to make a difference in the world.

OWN – We are accountable for our results – while never forgetting to act with integrity, empathy, and respect.

DEDICATE – We put our heart and soul into meeting the needs of our customers and helping them serve the people they protect.

EVOLVE – We are constantly innovating and exploring new ways to work together to make an impact with our work.

Here at Magnet Forensics, we are committed to continuous learning and are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. This commitment will be reflected in our hiring processes and embedded in our values and how we treat one another. If you’re interested in this role, but do not meet all of the qualifications listed above, we encourage you to apply anyways.

Magnet Forensics is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis forbidden under federal, provincial, or local law. We are committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process and work environment. Accommodation is available to all applicants upon request throughout the hiring process. Please contact [email protected] should you require any accommodations.

All offers of employment at Magnet are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check. All background checks will be conducted in accordance with all applicable laws. Magnet will consider each position’s job duties, among other factors, in determining what constitutes satisfactory completion of the background check. Refusal to consent to a background check may be grounds for revoking an offer of employment.

US Applicants: Magnet Forensics participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.