Senior DevOps Engineer [Cloud Network Ops]
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Job Description
- Infrastructure Design & Automation: Lead the analysis of stakeholder needs to design robust cloud network architectures. Use IaC tools (e.g., Terraform) to automate the provisioning of VPCs, subnets, transit gateways, and load balancers.
- Stakeholder Communication: Communicate the network architecture vision and project progress to internal stakeholders, including Engineering leadership and Security teams. Ensure transparency regarding network performance, cost-efficiency, and compliance standards.
- Cloud Service Evaluation: Engage with cloud service providers and third-party vendors to evaluate networking and security tools (e.g., SASE, Firewalls, Service Mesh). Model total cost of ownership (TCO) and ROI, ensuring solutions meet company security standards and regulatory requirements.
- CI/CD Pipeline Integration: Drive the end-to-end lifecycle for infrastructure deployment. Integrate network security testing and compliance checks into automated CI/CD pipelines to ensure "Shift-Left" security practices.
- Hybrid-Cloud Connectivity: Lead the integration and deployment of secure connectivity between on-premises data centers and multi-cloud environments (AWS/Azure/GCP). Implement VPNs, Direct Connect/ExpressRoute, and SD-WAN solutions.
- Observability and Optimization: Establish metrics and monitoring processes (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Flow Logs) to track network health. Drive continuous optimization of latency, throughput, and cloud spend, ensuring systems meet high-availability KPIs.