DevOps Engineer

Job Title: DevOps Engineer

Key Responsibilities:

1. Web Server Management:
   • Manage and configure web servers (IIS Apache Nginx) to ensure high availability and performance.
   • Optimize and troubleshoot server configurations for security and reliability.
2. Database Administration:
   • Oversee database administration for MSSQL MySQL PostgreSQL and MongoDB environments.
   • Optimize database performance conduct regular maintenance backups and restore processes.
   • Ensure data integrity and troubleshoot issues within databases.
3. Version Control & CI/CD Pipelines:
   • Set up and manage version control systems using Azure Repos and GitHub.
   • Design and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions to automate build test and deployment processes.
   • Collaborate with development teams to ensure smooth integration and delivery of code.
4. Containerization & Orchestration:
   • Implement and manage containerized environments using Docker.
   • Configure and manage Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration scaling and deployment.
   • Optimize containerized applications for performance and security.
5. Cloud Infrastructure Management:
   • Manage and deploy infrastructure in cloud platforms like Azure and AWS.
   • Configure and monitor virtual networks compute resources storage and security in cloud environments.
   • Ensure cloud environments are costefficient secure and optimized for scaling.
6. Automation & Infrastructure as Code (IaC):
   • Automate infrastructure provisioning and management using tools like Terraform ARM templates or CloudFormation.
   • Develop scripts for automating repetitive tasks and processes using PowerShell Bash or other languages.
7. Monitoring and Performance Optimization:
   • Implement and configure monitoring tools (e.g. Azure Monitor Prometheus) to ensure system health and performance.
   • Analyze and optimize infrastructure performance and troubleshoot alerts and incidents.
8. Cloud Security & Compliance:
   • Implement and maintain cloud security measures to protect systems and data within Azure AWS and other cloud platforms.
   • Ensure compliance with relevant security standards and regulations (e.g. GDPR HIPAA SOC 2.
   • Conduct regular security audits vulnerability assessments and incident response.
9. DevSecOps Implementation:
   • Integrate security practices throughout the CI/CD pipeline by incorporating security tools for automated security testing (e.g. static code analysis vulnerability scanning penetration testing).
   • Work with development teams to build secure coding practices and manage security risks in the development lifecycle.
   • Automate security controls and ensure compliance with security policies in development testing and production environments.
10. Collaboration and Continuous Improvement:
    • Work closely with crossfunctional teams to streamline development testing and deployment processes.
    • Ensure that best practices in DevOps security and compliance are followed in all projects.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Web Servers: Experience managing IIS Apache and Nginx.
• Databases: Expertise in MSSQL MySQL PostgreSQL and MongoDB.
• Version Control & CI/CD: Experience with Azure Repo GitHub Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions.
• Containerization & Orchestration: Strong experience with Docker and Kubernetes.
• Cloud Platforms: Proficiency in Azure and AWS.
• Cloud Security & Compliance: Knowledge of cloud security principles and experience with compliance frameworks.
• DevSecOps: Handson experience with DevSecOps practices including integrating security into CI/CD pipelines and managing security risks.
• Automation: Knowledge of automation tools and scripting languages like PowerShell and Bash.
• Certifications: AZ104 Azure Administrator and AZ400 Azure DevOps Expert.