Sr DevOps Enginner - IaaS

The Senior DevOps Engineer is a critical role responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) solutions across both on-premises and cloud environments. This position focuses on driving automation, ensuring resource efficiency, and developing self-service infrastructure platforms to empower teams and enhance operational agility. 

Key Responsibilities

• Architect and build on-premises and cloud infrastructure solutions (AWS, HPE Cloud and Azure) to support scalable and resilient application deployment.
• Drive automation efforts for provisioning, configuration, and scaling of infrastructure, reducing manual intervention and improving operational efficiency.
• Utilize Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools such as Azure Arc, Microsoft Azure Terraform,  or ARM templates to automate the provisioning, configuration, and management of cloud infrastructure.
  • Create reusable infrastructure modules and templates for consistent and efficient deployments.
• Manage on-premise and cloud resources and services, optimizing for cost-efficiency, performance, and scalability.
  • Implement tagging, access policies, and cost management practices to ensure effective resource governance.
• Expertise in multi-server environments (VMs) including backups and disaster recovery strategies using solutions like Veeam or similar technologies.
  • Lead the migration of VMs to cloud platforms, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption.
• Develop self-service platforms that allow teams to provision, manage, and decommission infrastructure as needed, empowering them to innovate quickly while maintaining control over resources.
• Configure secure and reliable network architectures, including VPCs, subnets, security groups, and firewalls.
  • Implement IAM policies and role-based access control (RBAC) to ensure security and compliance across all IaaS resources.
• Implement robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions to ensure proactive identification and resolution of infrastructure issues.
  • Manage backups, patching, and other maintenance tasks to ensure reliability and security of IaaS environments.
• Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) strategies, including automated backup and restore procedures, to ensure business continuity and data protection.
• Drive continuous improvement by evaluating and adopting new IaaS tools, technologies, and methodologies.
• Lead and manage infrastructure projects from initiation to completion within the IaaS domain.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and meet business objectives. 
  • Coordinate across teams and stakeholders, managing timelines, resources, and risks to drive successful outcomes.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to other team members on IaaS best practices and cloud infrastructure management. 

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

 Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in Infrastructure DevOps, On-Premises and Cloud Engineering roles with a focus on IaaS in cloud environments (AWS or Azure).

Functional/Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Deep understanding of IaaS concepts, including compute, storage, networking, and identity management in cloud platforms.
• Experience with backup solutions such as Veeam and managing multi-server environments (VMs).
• Expertise in migrating virtual machines (VMs) to cloud environments.
• Understanding of Software Defined Networking (e.g., Palo Alto SD-WAN)
• Proven experience in designing and implementing cloud networking solutions (e.g., VPCs, VPNs, subnets, peering, and load balancing).
• ·         Strong expertise in managing cloud identity and access management (IAM) policies and role-based access control (RBAC).
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, PowerShell) for automation and orchestration.
• Familiarity with cloud service management tools, cost optimization strategies, and performance tuning.
• Experience with monitoring and observability tools like SolarWinds, Microsoft Arc, etc..
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a strong focus on delivering scalable and reliable IaaS solutions.
• Project management experience. Proven ability to lead technical projects, coordinate across teams, and deliver successful outcomes within set timelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple teams and disciplines.
• Preferred Skills:
  • Experience with multi-cloud or hybrid cloud architectures.
  • Knowledge of containerization and orchestration platforms (Docker, Kubernetes).
  • Background in designing and managing secure cloud environments compliant with frameworks like SOC2, ISO 27001, or PCI-DSS.
  • Previous experience building self-service infrastructure platforms or private cloud.
  • Familiarity with cloud-native services such as various cloud server deployments, functions, managed databases, and AI/ML services.