GD: Lead DevSecOps Engineer - Azure DevOps, Security, CICD, IaC, Docker, Kubernetes

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Job Description:

Job Summary

This position provides leadership in full systems life cycle management (e.g., analyses, technical requirements, design, coding, testing, implementation of systems and applications software, etc.) to ensure delivery is on time and within budget. He/She directs component and data architecture design, technology planning, and testing for Applications Development (AD) initiatives to meet business requirements and ensure compliance. This position develops and leads AD project activities and integrations. He/She guides teams to ensure effective communication and achievement of objectives. This position researches and supports the integration of emerging technologies. He/She provides knowledge and support for applications’ development, integration, and maintenance. This position leads junior team members with project related activities and tasks. He/She guides and influences department and project teams. This position facilitates collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Leads systems analysis and design.
• Leads design and development of applications.
• Develops and ensures creation of application documents.
• Defines and produces integration builds.
• Monitors emerging technology trends.
• Leads maintenance and support.
• Play a crucial role in optimizing the software development and deployment processes.
• Designing, developing, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines [Dot Net Stack] to automate software delivery and enable continuous integration, testing, and deployment - front end, back-end and APIs
• Identifying end to end DevOps solutions, leverage best practices and industry standards.
• Self-starter who can pick up new technologies/skills, be comfortable with ambiguity and drive initiatives forward.
• Integrating security best practices into the software development lifecycle (SDLC) to promote a DevSecOps culture and ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.
• Implementing and managing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform to automate provisioning, configuration, and deployment of infrastructure resources on Microsoft Azure.
• Driving initiatives for managing containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes to improve scalability, portability, and resource utilization.
• Driving cloud migration initiatives to migrate on-premises workloads to Microsoft Azure and other cloud platforms.
• Collaborating closely with development, operations, and security teams to streamline workflows, enhance system reliability, and ensure the security of our applications.
• Monitoring system performance, analyzing metrics, and implementing solutions to enhance reliability, scalability, and efficiency.
• Providing technical guidance and support to cross-functional teams, promoting knowledge sharing and collaboration.
• Staying up to date with emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices in DevOps, cloud computing, and software development.
  
  
  

Tools & Experience:

• 9+ years of experience working as a Lead DevOps/DevSecOps Engineer or in a similar role.
• Hands-on experience working on Classic & YAML based pipelines on Azure DevOps
• Hands on deploying and running applications on-premises infrastructure & on cloud environments (Microsoft Azure or similar).
• Strong experience in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform or similar tools.
• Strong experience on configuring & setting up environments, agents, deployment groups & servers over Azure DevOps or similar tool.
• Proficiency in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Azure DevOps, Jenkins, or GitLab CI.
• Working knowledge and understanding of containerization technologies such as Docker and orchestration platforms like Kubernetes.
• Familiarity with DevSecOps practices, including security automation, vulnerability scanning, and compliance as code.
• Hands-on experience with scripting and automation using languages such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash.
• Experience with cloud migration projects, including lift-and-shift and modernization strategies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Azure services, including but not limited to Azure DevOps, Azure Compute Services, Azure Virtual Machines, Key vaults, Service Bus, Cosmos DB, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS) & other commonly used services.
• Strong understanding of cloud services and platforms, SaaS, PaaS, IaaS. Ideally know how to right-size a tech stack and understand regional settings/zonal settings/ and compute/ storage instance machine cost options.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Relevant certifications such as Microsoft Certified: Azure DevOps Engineer Expert, Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, or Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) are a plus.
• FinOps mindset for optimizing & streamline cloud operational costs will be good to have.
  
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or International equivalent
• Bachelor's Degree or International equivalent in Computer Science, Information Systems, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field - Preferred
  
  
  

Employee Type:

Permanent

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