DevOps Engineer II

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Infrastructure Management – Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure on platforms such as Microsoft Azure to support Datto SaaS Defense.
• CI/CD Pipeline Development – Develop and manage continuous integration and delivery pipelines to automate testing, deployment, and monitoring of the SaaS Defense platform.
• Automation – Create and maintain scripts and tools to automate routine tasks, improving efficiency and reducing manual intervention.
• Monitoring and Performance Optimization – Implement monitoring solutions to track system performance, identify issues, and optimize system reliability and scalability.
• Collaboration – Work closely with software development, security, and operations teams to ensure seamless integration and deployment of new features and updates.
• Security Compliance – Ensure that all systems and processes comply with industry security standards and best practices, proactively identifying and mitigating potential vulnerabilities.
• Mentorship – Provide guidance and mentorship to junior DevOps engineers, fostering a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We are seeking an Experienced Senior DevOps Engineer with a passion for cloud-based infrastructure, automation, and security. The ideal candidate has a deep understanding of DevOps best practices, strong technical skills, and experience working with Azure, Kubernetes, and CI/CD pipelines.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the migration of infrastructure and workflows to Kubernetes and GitHub Actions.
• Optimize Kubernetes clusters, ensuring high availability, security, and performance.
• Manage GitHub-based CI/CD pipelines, automating testing and deployment.
• Implement infrastructure as code (IaC) best practices with Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
• Improve monitoring, observability, and security across Kubernetes environments.
• Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to drive efficiency and best practices.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING:

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or Cloud Engineering.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in cloud platforms, particularly Microsoft Azure.
• Experience with containerization and orchestration tools such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Strong scripting skills in languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Familiarity with infrastructure as code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Helm, or Ansible.
• Experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with GitHub Actions and transitioning from other CI/CD solutions.
• Strong knowledge of networking, security best practices, and infrastructure automation.

Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Proven leadership and mentorship capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft 365 security solutions.
• Knowledge of advanced threat protection mechanisms and best practices.
• Experience with service mesh technologies (Istio, Linkerd).
• Knowledge of policy-driven Kubernetes security tools (OPA, Kyverno).
• Experience with cost optimization for Kubernetes workloads.
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Azure DevOps Engineer Expert certification.

If you're passionate about Kubernetes, GitHub-based DevOps workflows, and automation, we'd love to hear from you! 🚀