DevOps Engineer (AWS & Security Focus)

We are seeking a DevOps Engineer to join our team at Orthoplex Solutions. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and optimizing our cloud infrastructure with a focus on AWS and security, while ensuring the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of our platforms.

Responsibilities:

  • Design, implement, and manage scalable cloud infrastructure using AWS services.
  • Work with development teams to deploy and monitor applications efficiently.
  • Implement security best practices, ensuring cloud environments are secure and compliant.
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployments using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.
  • Monitor and improve system performance, availability, and scalability through continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines.
  • Perform regular system audits, vulnerability assessments, and security tests to ensure optimal security posture.
  • Troubleshoot infrastructure and security issues, resolving problems quickly and efficiently.
  • Collaborate with developers and stakeholders to ensure seamless integration of new features and capabilities.
  • Mentor junior engineers and promote a culture of continuous improvement in security and operational efficiency.

Skills and experience:

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent combination of education and professional work experience.
  • 3-5 years of experience in DevOps, with a strong focus on AWS and security.
  • Deep understanding of AWS services (EC2, RDS, Lambda, S3, VPC, CloudWatch, IAM, etc.) and best practices for designing secure, scalable cloud architectures.
  • Strong experience in security protocols, encryption techniques, and compliance standards such as GDPR, SOC 2, or HIPAA.
  • Expertise in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
  • Solid experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and deployment strategies using tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or AWS CodePipeline.
  • Strong scripting skills in Python, Bash, or other languages to automate processes.
  • Experience with containerization and orchestration tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools like Prometheus, Grafana, CloudWatch, or Splunk.
  • Hands-on experience with securing cloud infrastructure, including firewalls, VPNs, encryption, identity management, and key rotation.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex systems, including networking, databases, and security issues.
  • Strong communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative Agile team environment.

Desirable Skills:

  • Practical experience with additional cloud platforms such as GCP or Azure.
  • Knowledge of DevOps practices such as immutable infrastructure, blue-green deployments, or canary releases.
  • Experience with serverless architectures and microservices.
  • Familiarity with additional security frameworks like ISO 27001, NIST, or PCI DSS.
  • Experience with automation tools and frameworks, such as Chef or Puppet.
  • Hunger to learn and grow in a rapidly evolving field.
  • Passion for improving security, operational efficiency, and system performance.

Experience:

  • 3-5 years of experience in DevOps and AWS security (Required).

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree (Required)

Job Perks:

  • Be part of a quickly growing company
  • Complete projects for companies all around the globe
  • Greatly improve and grow your portfolio

Please only apply if you possess the majority of the above-mentioned skills. All applications will be processed, but only appropriate candidates will be contacted for interviews.

Job Category: App Development
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Egypt

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