Devops Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking a proficient DevOps Engineer with practical experience in establishing and configuring AWS environments, along with a strong background in scripting and coding. The preferred candidate will possess a solid understanding of cloud security, incident management, and infrastructure automation. This position also necessitates experience in leading initiatives and securing stakeholder buy-in for the implementation of new tools and solutions.

Key Responsibilities

AWS Environment Setup and Configuration:

• Set up, deploy, and manage AWS environments utilizing AWS native services effectively.
• Automate infrastructure setup through Infrastructure-as-Code tools such as Terraform and CloudFormation.

Incident and Operations Management:

• Oversee daily operations, including incident management and resolution processes.
• Maintain the availability, performance, and security of applications running on AWS or Government Cloud environments.

Scripting and Automation:

• Create and maintain automation scripts using languages like Python, Java, etc.
• Implement serverless architectures and services as per project requirements.

Cloud Security and Governance:

• Utilize cloud security best practices and have knowledge of security tools (e.g., SAST, DAST, IAST).
• Monitor and log systems with CloudWatch or equivalent tools to guarantee the integrity and performance of cloud-hosted applications.

Stakeholder Management:

• Facilitate the adoption of new initiatives and solutions by collaborating with stakeholders and aligning on critical goals.
• Participate in technology and tool selection decisions to ensure alignment with enterprise IT governance principles.

Required Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills:

• AWS Knowledge: Extensive hands-on experience with AWS services and architecture, especially in deployment and configuration.
• Scripting & Coding: Strong skills in scripting languages such as Python and Java, with the capability to develop automation scripts and tools.
• Infrastructure Automation: Proficient with Infrastructure-as-Code tools including Terraform and CloudFormation.

Educational Background:

• A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline.
• AWS Certifications: Ideally, AWS Developer (Associate), AWS SysOps Administrator (Associate), AWS Solution Architect (Associate/Professional), or AWS DevOps Engineer (Professional).

Relevant Experience:

• Operations and Incident Management: Proven experience in managing operations and addressing incidents in cloud environments.
• Cloud Security: Knowledge of security tools and best practices, including SAST, DAST, and IAST.
• Monitoring and Logging: Experience with CloudWatch or similar monitoring/logging tools for cloud applications.
• Government & Cybersecurity: Experience supporting applications in AWS or Government Cloud (GCC) and working within a cybersecurity environment is advantageous.

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on experience with serverless architectures.
• Understanding of governance and adoption processes in enterprise IT environments.