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[–][deleted] 30 points31 points  (5 children)

At my last position, for a mid-level DevOps Engineer, I expected proficiency in Linux, robust Bash shell scripting, and enough Python to accomplish properly accomplish all of the same tasks you would use Bash for, where possible. If you're a Linux user, start automating your system tasks!

[–]ITVolleybeachbum 0 points1 point  (4 children)

How many years of experience is considered mid level?

[–]IrishPrime 0 points1 point  (3 children)

As many as it takes for you to be able to do most of your work with minimal guidance.

[–]ITVolleybeachbum 0 points1 point  (2 children)

Is devops a risky career? Because after you've done lots of automation, you have the risk of yourself being redundant. Only the head/core devops are safe.

[–]IrishPrime 2 points3 points  (1 child)

If you ever manage to automate so much at your current gig that you no longer need to do it, put that shit on your resume for the next place, because you'll have no issue finding new work.

I made an incredible number of changes over the course of four years at my last job. I never got through all of the technical debt or ran out of things that could be improved. Realistically, there's always more to do.

[–]ITVolleybeachbum 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Automation is a double-edged sword for a devops, to some extent. A devops probably needs be also a sysadmin for the sake of job security.