Sr Devops Engineer

Position Overview

• Seeking a skilled Linux Administrator experienced in configuration management tools like Chef and infrastructure automation tools such as Terraform.
• Candidate should have a strong understanding of Linux environments, automation, and troubleshooting to maintain and optimize systems in production.

Primary Responsibilities

Linux Administration

• Install, configure, and maintain Linux-based systems (e.g., RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu).
• Monitor system performance and ensure high availability and uptime.
• Troubleshoot hardware and software issues.
• Apply kernel updates, security patches, and system enhancements.
• Manage file systems, user permissions, and perform system backups.

Configuration Management with Chef

• Develop and maintain Chef cookbooks, recipes, and roles.
• Automate provisioning and deploy applications using Chef.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues within the Chef ecosystem.
• Collaborate with development teams to implement infrastructure as code and streamline deployment pipelines.

Infrastructure as Code with Terraform

• Use Terraform to provision and manage infrastructure across AWS, Azure, or GCP.
• Build reusable, scalable Terraform modules.
• Troubleshoot Terraform infrastructure and maintain state files.
• Optimize resource utilization and automate operational tasks with Terraform.

System Monitoring and Support

• Implement system monitoring tools (e.g., Nagios, Prometheus).
• Analyze logs, respond to incidents, and resolve critical system issues.
• Document troubleshooting processes and solutions thoroughly.

Collaboration and Documentation

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve system reliability and deployment workflows.
• Create and maintain documentation on system configurations and processes.
• Share knowledge and provide training to other team members.

Key Requirements

Technical Skills

• Linux Expertise: Strong experience with RHEL, CentOS, Ubuntu.
• Chef: Proficient in writing Chef recipes, cookbooks, and managing Chef servers.
• Terraform: Skilled in using Terraform to implement infrastructure as code.
• Cloud Platforms: Hands-on experience with AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud.
• Scripting: Proficient in Bash, Python, or similar scripting languages.
• Version Control: Experience with Git for collaboration and code versioning.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes for containerization.
• Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI).
• Understanding of networking and security fundamentals.
• Familiarity with Ansible or Puppet.