DevOps Engineer

Job Description

At GKM IT, we are seeking a DevOps Engineer Senior I with strong expertise in cloud infrastructure, CI/CD automation, system administration, and DevOps best practices. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on technical experience who is ready to take on greater responsibility in scaling, securing, and optimising production environments. You will play a key role in building resilient, secure, and highly available systems while collaborating with development, operations, and security teams to drive automation, efficiency, and reliability across the organization.

Requirements

- 35 years of proven experience as a DevOps Engineer or in a similar role
- Strong Linux systems administration and troubleshooting skills
- Expertise in cloud platforms, particularly AWS and Azure
- Proficiency in CI/CD pipeline design and management using tools such as GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CircleCI, or Azure DevOps
- Hands-on experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Ansible, or equivalent tools
- Knowledge of container orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes (EKS, AKS), ECS, or Swarm
- Experience with Microsoft Active Directory, Azure AD, AWS Managed AD, and LDAP services for centralized authentication and authorization
- Ability to implement and manage scalable, secure, and resilient infrastructure components
- Experience configuring DNS, firewalls, reverse proxies (Nginx, HAProxy), SSL, and networking rules
- Monitoring and observability experience with tools such as CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK/Loki, or Datadog
- Incident response experience, including participation in on-call rotations and post-mortem reviews
- Strong understanding of security best practices, IAM policies, system hardening, patch management, and compliance support (CIS benchmarks, audits)
- Experience with secrets management, encryption, and firewall configuration
- Working knowledge of databases such as PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MongoDB, including basic deployment and performance tuning
- Familiarity with supporting data workflows, ETL jobs, and Airflow-based pipelines or serverless functions (e.g., AWS Lambda)
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Bash and Python for automation and troubleshooting
- Ability to collaborate effectively with developers, QA, and security teams to ensure seamless delivery pipelines
- Strong communication skills with the ability to document processes, share knowledge, and mentor junior engineers or interns
- AWS certifications (Cloud Practitioner, SysOps, or Developer Associate) preferred
- Experience in regulated environments (healthcare, finance, or education) is a plus
- Prior exposure to system migrations, cost optimization, or performance tuning initiatives

Benefits

We don't just hire employeeswe invest in people. At GKM IT, we've designed a benefits experience that's thoughtful, supportive, and actually useful. Here's what you can look forward to:

- Top-Tier Work Setup
- You'll be equipped with a premium MacBook and all the accessories you need. Great tools make great work.
- Flexible Schedules & Remote Support
- Life isn't 9-to-5. Enjoy flexible working hours, emergency work-from-home days, and utility support that makes remote life easier.
- Quarterly Performance Bonuses
- We don't believe in waiting a whole year to celebrate your success. Perform well, and you'll see it in your pay checkquarterly.
- Learning is Funded Here
- Conferences, courses, certificationsif it helps you grow, we've got your back. We even offer a dedicated educational allowance.
- Family-First Culture
- Your loved ones matter to us too. From birthday and anniversary vouchers (Amazon, BookMyShow) to maternity and paternity leaveswe're here for life outside work.
- Celebrations & Gifting, The GKM IT Way
- Onboarding hampers, festive goodies (Diwali, Holi, New Year), and company anniversary surprisesit's always celebration season here.
- Team Bonding Moments
- We love food, and we love people. Quarterly lunches, dinners, and fun company retreats help us stay connected beyond the screen.
- Healthcare That Has You Covered
- Enjoy comprehensive health insurance for you and your familybecause peace of mind shouldn't be optional.
- Extra Rewards for Extra Effort
- Weekend work doesn't go unnoticed, and great referrals don't go unrewarded. From incentives to bonusesyou'll feel appreciated.

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