DevSecOps Engineer

Job Title: DevSecOps Engineer

Location: Chennai

Job Type: Full-Time

Experience: 2-3+ years

About the Role:

We are seeking a skilled DevSecOps Engineer with 2-3+ years of hands-on experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for implementing robust DevOps practices with a focus on security, ensuring zero downtime, seamless CI/CD/CT pipelines, and maintaining high availability of websites/applications through load balancing and efficient system management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. CI/CD/CT Pipeline Management:

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable CI/CD/CT pipelines.
• Automate build, test, and deployment processes.
• Ensure secure deployment practices and compliance with security standards.

2. Infrastructure Management:

• Set up and manage cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, Alibaba, and GCP).
• Configure and optimize load balancers (e.g., HAProxy, NGINX, AWS ALB/ELB).
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery planning.

3. Security Integration:

• Incorporate security checks into CI/CD pipelines (SAST, DAST).
• Manage and maintain system security, including vulnerability scanning and patching.
• Implement Identity and Access Management (IAM) best practices.

4. System Monitoring and Optimization:

• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting systems using tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK Stack.
• Conduct performance tuning and capacity planning to ensure zero downtime.

5. Linux Systems Administration:

• Manage and secure Linux-based servers.
• Perform troubleshooting, patch management, and configuration management using tools like Ansible, Chef, or Puppet.

6. Windows Systems Administration:

• Manage and secure Windows-based servers.
• Perform troubleshooting, patch management, and configuration management using tools like SCCM, Group Policy, or PowerShell DSC.

7. Collaboration:

• Work closely with development, QA, and operations teams to integrate security and automation at every stage of development.
• Ensure smooth communication and workflows between teams.

8. Cache Mechanism for Website Performance:

• Implement caching mechanisms using tools like Redis, Memcached, or Varnish to optimize performance, reduce server load, and enhance user experience.
• Align caching strategies with application needs, including browser caching, CDN integration, and server-side caching.
• Monitor, fine-tune, and troubleshoot caching to ensure low latency, data consistency, and seamless functionality.

Mandatory Skills & Qualifications:

1. Technical Expertise:

• Strong understanding of Linux systems and shell scripting.
• Hands-on experience with containerization tools (Docker) and orchestration (Kubernetes).
• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Alibaba, GCP).
• Experience with load balancers like NGINX, HAProxy, AWS ALB/ELB.

2. CI/CD Tools:

• Proficiency in CI/CD tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps.
• Knowledge of Git workflows and version control systems.

3. Security Skills:

• Familiarity with security tools like SonarQube, OWASP ZAP, and Snyk.
• Understanding of firewalls, encryption, and secure coding practices.

4. Monitoring & Logging:

• Knowledge of monitoring tools like Prometheus, Grafana, Nagios.
• Experience with logging and visualization tools (ELK stack, Splunk).

5. Scripting & Automation:

• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or other scripting languages.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or CloudFormation.

6. Soft Skills:

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certifications: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer, CKA (Certified Kubernetes Administrator), RHCE (Red Hat Certified Engineer).
• Experience with Service Mesh (Istio, Linkerd) and API Gateways.
• Familiarity with data security regulations (GDPR, SOC2, etc.).
• Knowledge of JavaScript and TypeScript.