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Role DescriptionWe are seeking a highly experienced Lead DevOps Specialist with a strong security attitude to develop, build, and operate scalable, secure, and reliable cloud and hybrid infrastructure. This role demands deep Kubernetes expertise, mature CI/CD practices, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, security, and platform teams.
The ideal candidate brings
hands-on technical depth,
automation-first thinking, and
excellent communication skills to influence architecture and delivery at scale.
Key Responsibilities- Design, implement, and operate cloud and hybrid infrastructure with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and security.
- Architect, manage, and optimize Kubernetes platforms (cluster lifecycle, networking, security, observability).
- Build and maintain robust CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins and GitOps principles.
- Implement GitOps workflows using tools like Argo CD for declarative deployments.
- Drive Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform for consistent, auditable infrastructure provisioning.
- Automate configuration management and orchestration using SaltStack and scripting.
- Partner closely with Security teams to embed security controls into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps).
- Enforce guidelines for secrets management, access control, image signing, and supply-chain security.
- Solve complex system issues across environments and lead root cause analysis.
- Communicate effectively with interested parties across engineering, product, and security teams.
Required Skills & QualificationsTechnical Skills- 8+ years of hands-on experience in DevOps / Platform Engineering.
- Strong experience with Cloud platforms (AWS / Azure / GCP) and Hybrid architectures.
- Expert-level Kubernetes knowledge (must-have).
- Proven experience with Jenkins, CI/CD pipeline design, and automation.
- Hands-on experience with GitOps tools such as Argo CD.
- Strong proficiency in at least one programming language — Java preferred.
- Solid experience with Terraform for Infrastructure as Code.
- Experience with SaltStack or similar configuration management tools.
- Strong automation and scripting skills (Shell, Python, etc.).
Security & DevSecOps- Strong security-first attitude across infrastructure and pipelines.
- Experience implementing security controls in CI/CD pipelines.
- Familiarity with container security, image scanning, secrets management, and access policies.
- Understanding of compliance, auditability, and secure SDLC practices is a plus.
Soft Skills- Excellent communication skills — written and verbal.
- Ability to explain complex technical topics to non-technical participants.
- Strong ownership attitude and ability to work independently.
- Proven collaboration skills across multi-functional teams.
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