Flatirons Solutions

Aerospace maintenance content and task management

DevOps Engineer

DevOps EngineeringUpdated on Nov 13

Full-timeBoulder, CO, USA$75k - $100k

About the Job

Requirements

0–2 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, cloud operations, DevOps, or a related technical role; relevant internships, coursework, home labs, and substantial project work are valued.
Foundational Linux administration skills, including command-line comfort and basic familiarity with systemd and text editors such as vi/vim.
Familiarity with containers such as Docker, Docker Swarm, or Podman through work, coursework, or personal projects.
Basic Windows administration skills for common user, system, and operational tasks.
Familiarity with Bash/Shell scripting and ability to create or modify simple scripts with guidance.
Exposure to VMware/vCenter and virtual machine operations, or willingness to learn traditional on-premises infrastructure.
Understanding of basic security practices, including patching, vulnerability remediation, and access management.
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD tools such as Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, or similar technologies.
Interest in learning load balancing, high availability, and cluster-management tools such as HAProxy or Patroni.
Familiarity with Jira, Kanban, or other ticketing and Agile work-management tools.
Comfort using AI tools responsibly to support automation, scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and learning.
Clear written communication and willingness to document work, processes, and solutions.
Strong curiosity, troubleshooting mindset, attention to detail, and motivation to learn modern infrastructure practices.
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field is preferred; equivalent hands-on experience, training, or certifications are welcome.

Responsibilities

Keep Linux and Windows systems healthy, including services, access, networking, and logs.
Apply security patches and mitigations on a recurring schedule to keep systems in compliance.
Build and maintain operational automation.
Support highly available services and database clusters.
Operate virtualized infrastructure and help move services toward containers.
Support backup and snapshot workflows, including restore procedures.
Use AI to assist with automation, scripting, troubleshooting, and architecture, and turn that assistance into reviewed, workable changes.
Track work in Jira on a Kanban board so status stays clear for the team.
Write clear, concise documentation so another engineer can understand how an environment is built, operated, and recovered.
Partner with engineers on releases and incidents.
Participate in an on-call rotation for out-of-hours support.
Understand and adhere to Integrated Management Systems requirements, including Quality, Information Security, and Privacy.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Kubernetes exposure is a plus.
Familiarity with Veeam, Zerto, or similar backup and recovery tools is a plus.

Flatirons Solutions is hiring an entry-level or associate-level DevOps Engineer in Hosting Operations. In this role, you will help run and improve the infrastructure behind our customers’ systems: Linux and Windows administration, automation and scripting, high availability and cluster management, security patching, and a move toward containers. We are looking for someone who already has experience with these tools and a strong motivation to modernize how infrastructure is built and operated. You will work with senior engineers, with mentorship built in and room to take on more design and to support more of the company’s platforms as you grow.

Keep Linux and Windows systems healthy, including services, access, networking, and logs
Apply security patches and mitigations on a recurring schedule so systems stay in compliance
Build and maintain operational automation
Support highly available services and database clusters
Operate virtualized infrastructure and help move services toward containers
Support backup and snapshot workflows, including how a restore is done
Use AI to assist with automation, scripting, troubleshooting, and architecture, and turn that assistance into reviewed, workable changes
Track your work in Jira on a Kanban board so status stays clear for the team
Write clear, concise documentation so another engineer can walk into an environment and understand how it is built, operated, and recovered
Partner with engineers on releases and incidents
Will be a member of an on-call rotation for out-of-hours support
Other duties as may be assigned
Understands and adheres to all requirements of the Integrated Management Systems (IMS), which includes Quality, Information Security, and Privacy.

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent hands-on experience, training, or certifications welcome.
0–2 years of experience in IT support, systems administration, cloud operations, DevOps, or a related technical role. Relevant internships, coursework, home labs, and substantial project work are valued.
Foundational Linux administration skills, including comfort using the command line and basic familiarity with systemd and text editors such as vi/vim.
Familiarity with containers, such as Docker, Docker Swarm, or Podman, through work, coursework, or personal projects.
Basic Windows administration skills for common user, system, and operational tasks.
Familiarity with Bash/Shell scripting; able to create or modify simple scripts with guidance.
Exposure to VMware/vCenter and virtual machine operations, or a willingness to learn traditional on-premises infrastructure.
Understanding of basic security practices, including patching, vulnerability remediation, and access management.
Exposure to infrastructure-as-code and CI/CD tools, such as Terraform, Jenkins, Ansible, or similar technologies.
Interest in learning load balancing, high availability, and cluster-management tools, such as HAProxy or Patroni.
Familiarity with Jira, Kanban, or other ticketing and Agile work-management tools.
Comfortable using AI tools responsibly to support automation, scripting, troubleshooting, documentation, and learning.
Clear written communication and a willingness to document work, processes, and solutions.
Strong curiosity, troubleshooting mindset, attention to detail, and motivation to learn modern infrastructure practices.
Kubernetes exposure is a plus.
Familiarity with Veeam, Zerto, or similar backup and recovery tools is a plus.

Remote or hybrid, if located near our Boulder, CO office.
Salary Range: 75,000 to 100,000

About the Company

Flatirons Solutions

Aerospace maintenance content and task management

Flatirons Solutions specializes in technical content and maintenance task management for the aerospace and defense industries. Its Flatirons platform helps customers create, revise, and deliver maintenance content to streamline the publications process. The product works by supporting end-to-end publication workflows: authoring and updating technical manuals, organizing sections, and distributing up-to-date manuals and task guidance to teams. The company differentiates itself through its long track record (25+ years) and adoption by major customers—three of the top four global airlines, four of the top five engine manufacturers, and numerous defense and manufacturing organizations—which underscores a proven, industry-specific solution. The goal is to boost productivity and operational efficiency in maintenance and publication workflows for aerospace and defense customers.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boulder, CO
Founded: 2001

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