DevOps Engineer (healthcare domain)

1. AWS Cloud Expertise:

• Deep understanding of ECS Fargate for deploying Windows containers
• Experience managing EC2 instances, S3, CloudFront, API Gateway, and implementing security controls using AWS WAF and AWS Shield
• Familiarity with Lambda, EventBridge, and CloudWatch for automation and monitoring
• Experience with AWS Directory Service for Active Directory integration
• Networking experience with VPNs, VPC peering, Transit Gateway and security best practices
• Proficient in AWS multi-account setups using AWS Organizations and AWS Identity Center
• Experience with AWS Control Tower and Landing Zone to automate account setup, governance, and compliance across AWS environments (a strong benefit)
• Familiarity with AWS SNS for message distribution and notification services
• Experience working with AWS Cognito for user authentication and identity management

2.  CI/CD Expertise:

• GitLab CI/CD experience with both SaaS and self-hosted runners
• Experience with GitLab Runner Autoscaler for managing dynamic scaling of CI resources
• GitOps Methodology: Ability to understand GitOps principles and quickly learn custom solutions, including those written in Go, for deployment workflows
• Experience integrating quality gates such as SonarCloud and Mend for code quality and security scans

3. Infrastructure as Code (IaC):

• Strong knowledge of IaC tools like Terraform or CloudFormation for automating AWS resource management
• Familiar with CI/CD pipeline automation using infrastructure as code

4. Application Deployment and Monitoring:

• Knowledge of backend deployments in .NET Framework 4.8
• Experience in deploying and managing Angular-based frontends
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines for Android, iOS
• Expertise in MSSQL database deployments and management

5. Active Directory and DBA Management:

• Experience in MS Active Directory management, specifically in an integrated AWS environment
• Experience providing DBA support, particularly for MSSQL databases

6. Development and Scripting:

• Strong scripting skills in Bash, PowerShell, or Python to automate infrastructure, deployments, and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Go (for the GitOps operator) is a plus

7. Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills to collaborate with development teams, ensuring seamless integration of development and operational workflows
• Ability to manage multi-account AWS environments and troubleshoot complex deployment issues
• Problem-solving skills, particularly in automating, optimizing, and scaling cloud infrastructure

8. Certifications:

• AWS certifications such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect would be advantageous

AWS Infrastructure Management:

• Oversee the deployment and management of Windows containers using ECS Fargate
• Working with windows IIS in docker container in AWS ECS
• Manage EC2 instances, S3 storage, CloudFront distributions, and API Gateway setups
• Implement security measures using AWS WAF, AWS Shield, and other security best practices
• Set up and manage AWS multi-account environments using AWS Control Tower, AWS Organizations, and AWS Identity Center

CI/CD Pipeline Management:

• Design and manage GitLab CI/CD pipelines, including both SaaS and self-hosted runners
• Implement GitLab Runner Autoscaler to dynamically scale CI resources
• Incorporate quality gates like SonarCloud and Mend to ensure code quality and security compliance

Automation and Infrastructure as Code:

• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions using Terraform or CloudFormation
• Automate AWS resource provisioning, configuration, and management through IaC and CI/CD pipelines

Application Deployment and Monitoring:

• Deploy and monitor backend services in .NET Framework 4.8 and frontends built with Angular
• Support CI/CD pipelines for mobile platforms (Android, iOS)
• Manage MSSQL databases, ensuring smooth deployments and ongoing support

Active Directory and Database Management:

• Administer MS Active Directory in an AWS-integrated environment
• Provide DBA support for MSSQL databases, ensuring performance and security best practices

Development and Automation Scripting:

• Develop scripts using Bash, PowerShell, and Python to automate infrastructure tasks and deployment workflows
• Troubleshoot and optimize automation scripts to improve operational efficiency

Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with development teams to ensure seamless integration between development and operational workflows
• Communicate complex technical issues clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Cloud Infrastructure Optimization:

• Identify and implement automation solutions to optimize and scale AWS cloud infrastructure
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex cloud deployment and networking issues

Security and Compliance Management:

• Ensure governance and compliance across AWS environments through tools like AWS Control Tower and Landing Zone
• Implement and monitor security controls, particularly for user authentication and identity management using AWS Cognito and AWS -Directory Service

Ongoing Learning and Certification:

• Stay up-to-date with the latest AWS services and cloud technologies
• Pursue relevant AWS certifications to validate skills and knowledge