Linux & DevOps Infrastructure Architect (ref.: 241)

Position Available: Linux & DevOps Infrastructure Architect

We are currently in search of a highly skilled Linux & DevOps Infrastructure Architect to spearhead the conceptualization and advancement of our on-premises compute platforms (Debian-based), cloud infrastructure (AWS), and associated services. The ideal candidate will possess profound expertise in Linux, a robust understanding of cloud architecture, and a mastery of DevOps best practices to construct scalable and resilient platforms tailored for hybrid environments.

Primary Duties:

• Linux & Compute Platform Architecture:

  • Define and oversee the creation of standardized images for Debian-based systems.

  • Formulate and uphold a high-availability virtualization infrastructure utilizing ESX and Nutanix.

  • Architect and fine-tune AWS-based workloads for internal IT services and applications.

• Cloud & Hybrid Infrastructure (AWS):

  • Devise secure and scalable infrastructure within AWS, encompassing EC2, VPC, IAM, S3, CloudWatch, and Route53.

  • Implement infrastructure-as-code (IaC) through Terraform to deploy AWS resources.

  • Ensure seamless interoperability between AWS and on-premises clusters.

• Infrastructure Services:

  • Sustain core services: Grafana, Syslog, MySQL, AWX/Ansible Tower.

  • Guarantee integration with monitoring and centralized logging platforms across cloud and on-premises environments.

• CI/CD & Automation:

  • Collaborate with developer architects to deliver Continuous Delivery platforms.

  • Administer and optimize GitLab Runners, runners in AWS, and enhance pipeline efficiency.

  • Construct secure, scalable, and context-aware pipelines spanning on-premises and cloud workloads.

• Service Catalog & DevOps Enablement:

  • Define modular service primitives and contribute to an internal service catalog.

  • Promote self-service automation and standardized service delivery.

• Source of Truth Integration:

  • Maintain infrastructure metadata utilizing NetBox.

  • Integrate NetBox with provisioning workflows and CI/CD pipelines.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years of proven expertise in Linux system administration and infrastructure architecture, with a preference for Debian.

• Demonstrated proficiency in managing VMware ESX or Nutanix clusters.

• Professional background in designing and managing workloads within AWS.

• Advanced knowledge of GitLab, encompassing CI/CD, runners, and pipeline templates.

• Expertise in Ansible, AWX/Ansible Tower, and Terraform.

• Hands-on experience with Grafana, Syslog/Graylog, and MySQL/MariaDB.

• Practical understanding of hybrid architectures bridging on-premises and cloud environments.

• Working familiarity with NetBox as a Configuration Management Database (CMDB) and automation resource.

• Exceptional communication skills and a penchant for meticulous documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Holding AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate or Professional.

• Proven track record in implementing secure and compliant AWS workloads, including IAM policies, network segmentation, and logging mechanisms.

• Comprehensive grasp of Agile methodologies and a focus on product-driven service design.

• Proficiency in Python or Bash scripting for automation and integration purposes.

• Experience in constructing internal cloud-like platforms or developer portals.