Senior AWS DevSecOps Engineer

Job Summary

Synechron is seeking a highly experienced Senior CloudOps/DevOps Engineer to lead the design deployment and ongoing management of scalable secure and highly available AWS-based infrastructure this critical role you will leverage your expertise in CloudOps DevSecOps and automation to optimize cloud environments implement infrastructure as code and ensure best practices in security and performance. The ideal candidate will possess extensive hands-on experience with AWS services infrastructure automation tools and container orchestration contributing to the resilience agility and security of our enterprise cloud solutions.

Software Requirements

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in AWS services: VPC Route 53 EC2 EBS EKS RDS API Gateway Lambda DynamoDB ElasticCache CloudWatch OpenSearch and related services

• Expertise with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation and Terraform

• Hands-on experience with container orchestration technologies: Docker and Kubernetes (including EKS)

• Configuration management using Ansible or similar tools

• Scripting and automation in Python or equivalent languages

• Continuous integration/delivery tools: GitLab CI Jenkins Azure DevOps (minimum 5 years experience)

• Monitoring and logging: Elastic Stack CloudWatch OpenSearch AppDynamics

• Deep understanding of Linux systems and network protocols

• AWS Architect Associate Certification (preferred or equivalent experience)

• Experience addressing security vulnerabilities per OWASP guidelines

Preferred Skills:

• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer or similar certifications

• Experience with advanced monitoring solutions and automation tools

• Familiarity with cloud security best practices and encryption protocols

• Additional programming languages or automation frameworks

Overall Responsibilities

• Design implement and manage scalable resilient and secure AWS infrastructure environments

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using CloudFormation and Terraform to automate deployments and configurations

• Manage containerized environments with Docker and Kubernetes (EKS) ensuring high availability and efficient resource utilization

• Implement and optimize CI/CD pipelines to accelerate application delivery and continuous improvement

• Ensure security compliance by proactively addressing vulnerabilities and applying OWASP best practices

• Monitor cloud systems using tools like CloudWatch ELK and OpenSearch to identify and resolve operational issues

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement cloud solutions aligned with business needs and security policies

• Write automation scripts for deployment system management and operational tasks in Python or similar languages

• Perform regular system upgrades security patches and infrastructure improvements

• Provide ongoing technical support troubleshooting and incident management in line with SLAs

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of infrastructure configurations and operational procedures

Technical Skills (By Category)

Programming Languages:

• Required: Python Shell scripting

• Preferred: Bash Bash scripting for automation processes

Cloud Technologies:

• Required: AWS core services (VPC EC2 RDS Lambda EKS API Gateway DynamoDB ElasticCache)

• Preferred: Experience with AWS security tools serverless architecture and cloud-native solutions

Configuration Management & Infrastructure as Code:

• Required: CloudFormation Terraform

• Preferred: Ansible AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK)

Container & Orchestration Tools:

• Docker Kubernetes (preferably EKS)

Monitoring & Logging:

• Elastic Stack CloudWatch OpenSearch AppDynamics

DevOps & CI/CD:

• GitLab Jenkins Azure DevOps automation pipelines

Networking & Security:

• Deep understanding of cloud security best practices network protocols and encryption standards

Experience Requirements

• 10 years of professional experience in CloudOps DevOps or similar roles within enterprise environments

• Proven track record in designing and managing large-scale AWS infrastructure solutions

• Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services and automation tools

• Experience with containerization orchestration and CI/CD pipeline implementation

• Strong knowledge of security compliance and vulnerability management aligned with OWASP guidelines

• Previous experience working directly with clients or stakeholders at all levels of the organization

Preferred:

• Background in financial services retail banking or regulated industry environments

• Certifications such as AWS Certified DevOps Engineer AWS Architect Associate or equivalent

Day-to-Day Activities

• Design and deploy scalable secure and highly available AWS environments aligned with organizational requirements

• Develop test and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) scripts for rapid provisioning and updates

• Manage containerized applications and orchestrate deployment workflows using Kubernetes/EKS and Docker

• Monitor system health and performance conduct troubleshooting and implement capacity planning measures

• Continuously enhance automation pipelines to improve deployment frequency quality and security

• Collaborate with development security and operations teams to integrate security best practices into CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure design

• Conduct regular security assessments vulnerability scans and patch management procedures

• Document system configurations procedures and best practices for ongoing knowledge sharing

• Work proactively to identify potential system vulnerabilities and resolve issues before impact occurs

• Contribute to planning stand-ups review sessions and other Agile ceremonies

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science Information Technology or related field; higher degrees or relevant certifications preferred

• AWS Architect Associate Certification or higher highly desirable

• Proven experience supporting enterprise cloud solutions with a focus on security automation and resilience

• Commitment to continuous learning and staying current with industry developments and emerging AWS services

Professional Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on system resilience and security

• Excellent communication skills for engaging with technical and non-technical stakeholders

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced dynamic environment

• Proactive approach to identifying system vulnerabilities and implementing best practices

• Leadership qualities for mentoring junior team members and guiding technical initiatives

• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize workload effectively balancing operational and project objectives

SYNECHRONS DIVERSITY & INCLUSION STATEMENT

Diversity & Inclusion are fundamental to our culture and Synechron is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) initiative Same Difference is committed to fostering an inclusive culture promoting equality diversity and an environment that is respectful to all. We strongly believe that a diverse workforce helps build stronger successful businesses as a global company. We encourage applicants from across diverse backgrounds race ethnicities religion age marital status gender sexual orientations or disabilities to apply. We empower our global workforce by offering flexible workplace arrangements mentoring internal mobility learning and development programs and more.

All employment decisions at Synechron are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to the applicants gender gender identity sexual orientation race ethnicity disabled or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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