Remote DevOps Engineer

Description:

• As a DevOps Engineer at JSSI, you will be an integral part of our IT team, responsible for implementing and managing DevOps practices across our organization.
• Your role will involve collaborating with development, operations, and quality assurance teams to streamline our software development lifecycle, enhance automation, and improve the efficiency and reliability of our systems.
• You will be responsible for administering and supporting our cloud computing platform and related services and tools with a focus on operational excellence.
• Key responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining tools and pipelines for CI/CD and automated testing, and executing deployments through collaboration with development and product teams.
• You will collaborate with development teams to ensure that applications are designed with scalability, reliability, recoverability, and security in mind.
• You will develop and manage infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform and Ansible.
• You will administer and manage Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) clusters, ensuring optimal scaling, security, and integration with Azure Container Registry (ACR).
• You will manage and configure PaaS, IaaS, and security services and resources including Azure Firewall, Application Gateway, Front Door, AKS, ACR, APIM, App Services, Logic Apps, Managed SQL instances, and Virtual Machines.
• You will monitor system performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Prometheus, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations.
• You will troubleshoot and resolve issues related to deployments, performance, and infrastructure.
• You will lead and/or serve as a technical resource for a variety of cloud infrastructure and architecture projects.
• You will ensure the security of systems and applications by regularly reviewing Azure Advisor and CSPM dashboards and implementing best practices.
• You will implement zero-trust security principles and manage Azure IAM services including EntraID, Managed Identities, and Key Vault.
• You will define and document operational processes, runbooks, and troubleshooting guides.
• You will stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies to propose innovative solutions.
• You will respond to critical incidents and perform system maintenance off hours as required and participate in IT on-call rotation.
• You will perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field is required.
• You should have 3 to 5 years of experience as a DevOps Engineer.
• A minimum of 3 years' experience creating, configuring, and supporting a variety of Azure IaaS and PaaS resources with a focus on AKS is necessary.
• Strong proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell is required.
• A strong preference for candidates with Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer Expert certification.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Azure DevOps Pipelines and familiarity with version control systems, particularly Git, is essential.
• Knowledge of DevSecOps principles and best practices for secure software delivery is required.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration using tools like Docker and Kubernetes is necessary.
• Experience configuring and securing Azure networks and a strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols is required.
• An understanding of database technologies and cloud-native database solutions in Azure is necessary.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail are required.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams are essential.

Benefits:

• JSSI offers a competitive salary and benefits package.
• Employees have the opportunity to work in a remote environment.
• JSSI promotes a culture of equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace.
• The company provides a supportive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
• Employees are eligible for participation in various training and certification programs to enhance their skills.