DevOps/SecOps Engineer with AWS/ Terraform/ ELK Stack

Title: DevOps/SecOps Engineer with AWS/ Terraform/ ELK Stack

Work location: Houston, TX(Onsite)

Job description

· Design, implement, and maintain automated deployment pipelines using Jenkins to facilitate continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) processes.

· Integrate security tools and processes into the CI/CD pipeline, ensuring continuous security testing and monitoring.

· Drive the automation of security processes to ensure efficient and repeatable security testing and compliance checks.

· Develop Ansible playbooks and roles to automate configuration management, infrastructure provisioning, and application deployment across various environments.

· Collaborate with development and operations teams to improve efficiency, reliability, and scalability of systems and applications.

· Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to build, deployment, and infrastructure using automation scripts and tools.

· Work closely with software developers to integrate automated testing into the CI/CD pipeline and ensure high code quality standards.

· Utilize Maven and Ant for build automation, dependency management, and project configuration.

· Implement monitoring and alerting solutions to proactively identify and address performance bottlenecks and system failures.

· Participate in the evaluation and adoption of new tools, technologies, and best practices to enhance the DevOps process.

· Document procedures, configurations, and infrastructure changes to maintain a comprehensive knowledge base.

· Perform RCA on all issues and work closely with Admins and support teams.

· Provide technical guidance and support to team members, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

· Good project management skills with experience of leading a team

· Prior experience of designing and implementing CI/CD pipe line

· designing and implementing security measures across all stages of the software development lifecycle.

· Proven experience in client facing role.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field.

· Proven experience as a DevOps, SecOps Engineer or similar role.

· Experience with security tools, including static and dynamic analysis tools, intrusion detection systems, and vulnerability scanners.

· Proficiency in Jenkins for CI/CD automation and pipeline configuration.

· Strong expertise in Ansible for configuration management and infrastructure as code (IaC).

· Hands-on experience with Maven and Ant for build automation and project management.

· Good understanding of Linux/Unix shell scripting.

· Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration tools like Kubernetes.

· Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.

· Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

· Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.

· Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

· Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, Certified Jenkins Engineer) are a plus.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Hands on experience of working with cloud computing platforms such as AWS.

· Knowledge of infrastructure automation tools like Terraform.

· Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack.

· Understanding of Agile methodologies and practices.

· Hands on working experience on tools like Jira and confluence.

Continuous learning mindset with a passion for staying updated with industry trends and advancements