Development Operations Administrator

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Job Posting Title:

Development Operations Administrator

Position Type:

Professional / Unclassified

Department:

LSUAM COB - GP - HS - Data Analysis (Randall M Verret Jr. (00001873))

Work Location:

0100 Campus Federal Credit Union

Pay Grade:

Professional

Job Description:

The Development Operations (DevOps) Administrator plays a critical role within the CARTS Information Technology and System Support teams. This position ensures the stability, scalability, and efficiency of the enterprise systems and infrastructure that power CARTS’ statewide traffic safety mission. This position bridges development and operations by managing system deployments, automating workflows, monitoring environments, and supporting both on-premise and cloud-based resources. The role supports continuous integration/continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes, infrastructure automation, and secure systems administration, while collaborating with developers, system administrators, and stakeholders to deliver reliable IT services to law enforcement, state agencies and the public.

About CARTS
The Center for Analytics & Research in Transportation Safety (CARTS) at Louisiana State University is funded by the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LA DOTD) to collect, improve, maintain, and analyze traffic-related data across the state. CARTS oversees theeCRASH program, manages the state’s official traffic records data warehouse, and develops data-driven tools, maps, and reports that support safer roads in Louisiana. The center is organized into five sections: Business Intelligence/Data Analytics, Data Quality, Geographic Information Systems, Information Technology, and System Support. Together, these groups ensure traffic safety data is accurate, timely, and accessible for stakeholders and policymakers.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

50% - DevOps Practices & Automation
 Design and maintain CI/CD pipelines for application deployment.
 Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration using tools like Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
 Develop and maintain system and process documentation.
 Ensure compliance with IT policies
 Work with development teams to integrate applications with infrastructure.
 Provide technical support for critical issues, including on-call rotation when necessary.

40% - System Administration & Infrastructure Management
 Install, configure, and maintain servers (Windows, Linux, Hyper-V) and storage systems.
 Monitor performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure high system availability.
 Implement and manage backup and disaster recovery strategies.
 Automate provisioning, scaling, and monitoring of cloud resources.
 Manage virtualization platform Hyper-V with a focus on efficiency and security.

10% -Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's degree

Degree Substitute: LSU values skills, experience, and expertise. Candidates who have relevant experience in key job responsibilities are encouraged to apply.A degree is not required as long as the candidate meets the required years of experience specified in the job description.

Years of Experience: 1

Specific Experience: Proficiency in Linux/Windows server administration.
Experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud).
Knowledge of containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
Familiarity with scripting languages (Python, PowerShell, Bash).
Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).

Experience with Version Control software (Github, Azure Repos, BitBucket)

Experience deploying applications to testing and production environments and a good understanding of the general software deployment process.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Level: Bachelor's degree

Years of Experience: 2-4 years

Specific Experience: in addition to minimum qualifications, experience with enterprise backup and recovery (e.g., VEEAM).

A Note to Candidates

We understand that not every applicant will have experience with all the tools and systems listed above. This is ajunior-level position, and CARTS is committed to supporting professional growth. If you have a solid foundation in system administration, automation, or DevOps concepts—and the willingness to learn—we encourage you to apply. Many of the specialized skills listed can be developed on the job with mentorship, training, and exposure to CARTS’ unique technology environment.

COMPETENCIES:

Analytical Thinking – Identifies and resolves complex technical problems. - PROFICIENT

Communication – Clearly conveys technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences. - PROFICIENT

Collaboration – Works effectively across teams to meet shared goals. - PROFICIENT

Adaptability – Responds quickly to system outages, shifting priorities, and evolving technologies. - PROFICIENT

Initiative - Provides suggestions for solutions to problems and overall improvements to processes/systems. - PROFICIENT

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding this position or the salary range, please contact Mark Verret at [email protected]

Posting Date:

September 16, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

January 6, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University’s partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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