Description
JOB TITLE: Windows (secure) DevOps Engineer
Job Purpose/Role
The position offers the opportunity to drive DevOps efficiency at the company level by designing and deploying Infrastructure as a new, centrally managed Windows service in the secure environment locations worldwide.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with IT business line DevOps teams to design and build a (centrally managed) Windows OS architecture for support of applications within the company
- Work in an Agile team to implement and deploy the Windows OS service on private cloud and/or public cloud platforms, including installation, configuration, monitoring and alerts, automation of routine tasks, disaster recovery, etc.
- Develop procedures and guidelines for operation of the service, including runbooks and training for junior members of the team that will help maintain the service
- Engage with application development teams and DevOps teams to manage and make efficient use of the IT-supported secure Windows solution
- Advise on Windows OS best practices; provide support development teams with their use of Windows (whose experience level will range from very basic to very sophisticated)
- Drive resolution of issues that arise related to the Windows OS service, ensuring effective communication with affected teams and users
Key Requirements/Skills
- 5-10 years of experience in a DevOps or build engineering role, including at least 5 years of experience with Windows OS in an administrative role for a medium to large organization
- Academic and/or Bachelor's degree in the area of computer science, computer engineering, or business informatics; or significant similar professional experience
- Proficiency and proven experience in the following technologies:
- Windows OS (required)
- Ansible (highly desired)
- Scripting knowledge, like powershell
- VMWare virtualization (preferred)
- Netapp/NAS/NFS Storage (preferred)
- Experienced-level knowledge of Continuous Integration and Delivery concepts and best practices
- Ability to lead and train junior team members
- Outstanding analytical skills
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Willingness to work in an Agile team but also be self-directed with high engagement
- Excellent social skills and ability to work effectively with global stakeholders and remote colleagues via Skype, MS-Teams, and other collaboration technologies
If you are interested in this position, please send me your CV ASAP for immediate consideration.
If you are not interested in the role but know someone that may be interested or a good fit for it, please help me and them out by sending me their details or them the details of this role so they can get in touch with me about it