DevOps / Platform Engineer (AWS, Terraform, Python, HPC)

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced DevOps / Platform Engineer with deep expertise in AWS services, Terraform, Python, and HPC infrastructure. This role will work closely with the Chief Geologist on high-impact projects that directly affect our business and customers.

Work Schedule: On-site Tuesday - Thursday.

Req# 1002654743

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and manage secure scalable AWS environments with a focus on security, networking, and cloud operations
• Automate workflows with Python, PowerShell, and Bash
• Manage S3 buckets, with knowledge of limits and cross-account access
• Implement and optimize parallel computing solutions with autoscaling groups, AWS Batch, and both CPU and GPU compute resources
• Set up monitors and logs for job runs, service utilization, EC2 usage, durations, and costs
• Develop infrastructure as code with Terraform, CloudFormation, and AWS CDK
• Work with AWS Aurora for PostgreSQL, with the ability to write and optimize SQL queries
• Build and manage Docker containers and ECR repositories, with the ability to create images from scratch
• Utilize AWS CodeBuild and have a working knowledge of Azure DevOps

Requirements

• Strong hands-on experience with AWS services and Terraform
• Proficiency in Python; experience with PowerShell and Bash scripts
• Experience with HPC infrastructure and parallelization (CPU/GPU compute)
• Solid understanding of cloud security, networking, and operations best practices
• Experience with infrastructure as code and containerization
• Familiarity with monitors, logs, and cost management in AWS
• Experience with databases (especially AWS Aurora for PostgreSQL) and SQL
• Knowledge of Azure DevOps is a plus

Nice to Have

• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills; proactive and accountable
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Skilled at gathering user requirements, building documentation, and translating needs into technical solutions
• High service orientation, understands user constraints, collaborates with internal teams (cloud ops, cyber, netsec), and proactively participates in change review meetings
• Resourceful in navigation of internal processes and building relationships within the organization
• Capable of advising on and building future solutions, from ideation to implementation

Locations

• City: Houston
• Country: United States of America
• Remote: No

Employment Type

• Type: Hybrid