Platform/Infrastructure Engineer

Requirements

• Operating Systems: Strong understanding of Linux and/or Windows Server operating systems.
• Networking: Knowledge of network protocols, routing, and firewall configurations.
• Scripting: Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, Bash, or PowerShell for automation.
• Cloud Computing: Experience with cloud platforms like AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud, including virtual machines, containers, and networking services.
• Virtualization: Familiarity with virtualization technologies like VMware or Hyper-V.
• Automation & Orchestration: Knowledge of tools like Ansible, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes, or other infrastructure-as-code tools.
• Troubleshooting & Problem Solving: Ability to diagnose and resolve infrastructure issues.
• Communication: Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with developers and other teams.

Desired Skills

• Experience with integrating security into the development pipeline (DevSecOps).
• Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Understanding and experience with CI/CD pipelines.
• Monitoring & Logging: Familiarity with monitoring tools and logging systems.
• Database Administration: Basic knowledge of database management systems (e.g., SQL, NoSQL).
• Security: Knowledge of security best practices and tools for protecting infrastructure.
• Programming: Experience with programming languages (e.g., Python, Java) for automation or custom tools.

Desired Certifications

• Cloud Certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Cloud Professional Cloud Architect.
• Linux Certifications: Linux Professional Institute (LPI), Certified Linux System Administrator (CLSA).
• Infrastructure-as-Code Certifications: Terraform Certified Professional.
• Other Relevant Certifications: CompTIA Network+, Cisco CCNA.