DevOps Engineer

Solutions21 FZCO

Dubai, UAE

Full Time

Senior

Onsite

2 days ago

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About the Role

Solutions21 FZCO is seeking a full-time DevOps Engineer for an onsite role in Dubai. You will design and maintain Kubernetes environments, CI/CD pipelines, and automation for an enterprise transformation solution.

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Responsibilities

Design, deploy, configure, and maintain managed Kubernetes clusters for the COTS platform
Develop, implement, and optimize CI/CD pipelines for infrastructure provisioning and application deployment
Automate routine operational tasks, infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using scripting and IaC tools
Support on premises installation and configuration of core infrastructure components including Cisco UCS servers, Nexus switches, and storage solutions
Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK) for Kubernetes and the COTS platform
Implement and enforce security best practices across the DevOps pipeline and Kubernetes environment
Continuously monitor and optimize performance and resource utilization of Kubernetes clusters and deployed applications
Collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness
Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure configurations, deployment procedures, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides
Participate in incident response activities for rapid diagnosis and resolution of production issues
Configure secure network access and connectivity for AI services and other cloud integrations

Requirements

Minimum 5+ years of experience in DevOps, SRE, or similar role with focus on Kubernetes and on premises deployments
Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing large scale, production grade Kubernetes clusters
Demonstrated experience in automating infrastructure and application deployments in an enterprise setting
Deep expertise in Kubernetes including cluster setup, management, troubleshooting, Helm charts, operators, custom resources
Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (Terraform, Ansible)
Hands on experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps)
Excellent scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar
Strong background in Linux system administration
Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls)
Experience with enterprise grade monitoring and logging solutions (Prometheus, Grafana, ELK)
Knowledge of security best practices for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud environments
Fluency in English (reading, writing, speaking)

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Overview

The DevOps Engineer will be a critical, full time resource responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining the automated build, deployment, and operational processes for the Enterprise Transformation solution. This role is pivotal for establishing and managing the on premises Kubernetes env

Key Responsibilities

Kubernetes Environment Management: Design, deploy, configure, and maintain the managed Kubernetes clusters for the COTS platform, ensuring high availability, disaster recovery capabilities, and optimal performance within the Client's data center. This includes managing nodes, pods, services, ingress
CI/CD Pipeline Development: Develop, implement, and optimize continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines for both infrastructure provisioning (Infrastructure as Code IaC) and application deployment, leveraging tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI, or Azure DevOps.
Automation & Scripting: Automate routine operational tasks, infrastructure provisioning, configuration management, and application deployments using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash) and IaC tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible).
Infrastructure Provisioning: Support the on premises installation and configuration of core infrastructure components, including Cisco UCS servers, Nexus switches, and storage solutions, ensuring adherence to design specifications and best practices.
Monitoring, Logging & Alerting: Implement and manage robust monitoring, logging, and alerting solutions (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) for the Kubernetes environment and the COTS platform to ensure proactive identification and resolution of issues.
Security Hardening: Implement and enforce security best practices across the DevOps pipeline and the Kubernetes environment, including container security, network policies, secrets management, vulnerability scanning, and adherence to public sector security standards.
Performance Optimization: Continuously monitor and optimize the performance and resource utilization of the Kubernetes clusters and the deployed applications.
Collaboration & Integration: Collaborate closely with development teams (from the COTS vendor), operations teams (Client IT), and security teams to ensure seamless integration and operational readiness.
Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for infrastructure configurations, deployment procedures, operational runbooks, and troubleshooting guides.
Incident Response: Participate in incident response activities, providing expertise for rapid diagnosis and resolution of production issues.
AI/Cloud Integration Support: Configure secure network access and connectivity for AI services (e.g., Azure OpenAI) and other cloud integrations, ensuring optimal performance and compliance.

Qualifications & Skills

Minimum of 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), or similar role, with a strong focus on Kubernetes and on premises deployments.
Proven experience in designing, deploying, and managing large scale, production grade Kubernetes clusters.
Demonstrated experience in automating infrastructure and application deployments in an enterprise setting.
Previous experience in a secure, compliance driven, or public sector environment is a significant asset.
Fluency in English — reading, writing, and speaking — is mandatory for this role. Arabic is an added advantage.

Must Have

Container Orchestration Expertise: Deep expertise in Kubernetes, including cluster setup, management, troubleshooting, and advanced features (e.g., Helm charts, operators, custom resources).
IaC & Configuration Management: Strong proficiency with Infrastructure as Code tools (e.g., Terraform, Ansible) and configuration management principles.
CI/CD Tools: Hands on experience with major CI/CD platforms (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI, Azure DevOps).
Scripting: Excellent scripting skills in Python, Bash, or similar languages.
Linux System Administration: Strong background in Linux operating systems.
Networking: Solid understanding of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, load balancing, firewalls) relevant to distributed systems and data center environments.
Monitoring & Logging: Experience with enterprise grade monitoring and logging solutions.
Security: Knowledge of security best practices for containers, Kubernetes, and cloud environments.
Cisco Technologies: Familiarity with Cisco UCS and Nexus switches is highly desirable.

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