Infrastructure Engineer - Vumatel

Key Responsibilities

• Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
• Develop and manage IaC templates using Terraform CloudFormation and AWS CDK – Cloud Development Kit
• Ensure modularity, versioning, and consistency for seamless deployments.
• Cloud Infrastructure Design
• Architect scalable, resilient, and secure cloud infrastructure to support organizational needs
• Evaluate and implement cloud-native solutions that align with best practices and future-proof the environment.
• Cloud Platform Management
• Design and maintain infrastructure on AWS and Azure with a focus on cost efficiency and availability
• Implement cloud security best practices, governance, and compliance
• Optimize cloud spending by leveraging tools for cost analysis and monitoring
• Implement cost-efficient solutions without compromising performance and reliability
• Security and Compliance
• Implement and maintain security best practices, ensuring compliance with standards like ISO27001, and POPIA
• Conduct regular security audits, vulnerability assessments, and risk mitigation activities
• CI/CD Pipeline Development
• Build cloud-native DevOps pipelines using GitLab and AWS services for automated integration, testing, and deployment
• Collaborate with development teams to streamline workflows and enable faster releases.
• Monitoring and Observability
• Utilize tools such as Datadog and CloudWatch for performance monitoring and anomaly detection
• Define and implement monitoring/alerting strategies for proactive incident management.
• Containerization and Orchestration
• Deploy and manage containerized environments using Kubernetes (K8s) and Amazon EKS
• Optimize cluster performance for seamless application scaling and resilience.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in Terraform CloudFormation and AWS CDK for IaC
• Strong experience with AWS and Azure services (e.g., EC2, S3, IAM, Azure Resource Manager)
• Expertise in GitLab CI/CD pipelines
• Solid knowledge of Kubernetes (K8s) and EKS cluster management
• Proficiency in Python, Bash, or PowerShell

Programming & Scripting

• Ability to write clean, reusable code

Soft Skills

• Problem-solving mindset and analytical skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities
• Self-motivated with a passion for continuous learning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field
• Strong understanding of cloud infrastructure, cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), and services such as virtual machines, storage, and networking
• Additional certifications or qualifications in relevant areas (AWS cloud computing, database management) would be a plus

Experience

• 5+ years in a DevOps or Cloud Infrastructure Engineering role
• Experience managing large-scale distributed systems and cloud infrastructure

Preferred Certifications

• AWS Certified SysOps Administrator - Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate
• AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
• Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA): Expertise in Kubernetes cluster management
• Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD): Proficiency in Kubernetes-native application development