DevOps Engineer

Company Description

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic DevOps Engineer to join our IT team. The ideal candidate will have a foundational understanding of DevOps principles, basic experience with cloud platforms, and a desire to grow their skills in a fast-paced and supportive environment. As a DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with our Senior DevOps Engineers to support the development, deployment, and operations of our software applications. This role will be joining a new team we are calling our Security Technical Advisory Group.

Job Description

As a DevOps Engineer, you will work closely with our Senior DevOps Engineers to support the development, deployment, and operations of our software applications. This role will be joining a new team we are calling our Security Technical Advisory Group. The role will be focused on lending their expertise in Kubernetes and Docker to enhance a cutting edge project with RapidFort.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the design, implementation, and maintenance of CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure (e.g. AWS, Azure, GCP) ensuring high availability and performance.
• Collaborate with development teams to automate and improve development and release processes.
• Help maintain and improve configuration management practices.
• Participate in the development and implementation of infrastructure as code (IaC) using Terraform
• Support the team in managing version control systems (e.g. Git).
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in development, test, and production environments.
• Ensure system security through monitoring, patch management, and implementation of best practices.
• Document processes and maintain records of configurations and changes.

Minimum Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related field or equivalent hands-on experience

Job Requirements

• Basic understanding of DevOps practices and tools.
• Understanding of containerization technologies (e.g. Docker) and orchestration tools (e.g. Kubernetes).
• Basic knowledge of CI/CD frameworks (e.g. Jenkins, GitLab, GitHub Actions)
• Familiarity with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git.
• Fundamental knowledge of scripting languages (e.g. Bash, Python).
• Good understanding of Linux/Unix system administration.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and methodologies.
• Experience working with agility in a high-velocity environment
• Strong communication skills: verbal and written
• Passionate about working on an early-stage venture