DevOps Engineer (Linux & Infrastructure Focus)

Prognova Partners; Coimbatore District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology consulting firm is seeking a DevOps & Cyber Security Engineer in Coimbatore. The role involves managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring platform reliability, and enhancing the security posture of applications and systems. Candidates should have strong experience with Linux, Docker, and cloud platforms. Responsibilities include maintaining CI/CD pipelines, performing security audits, and responding to security incidents. This full-time position requires familiarity with various security tools and practices.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Linux server administration.
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments.
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools like GitHub Actions or Jenkins.
• Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS or Azure.
• Strong understanding of network security and firewalls.

Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines for automating deployments.
• Identify and fix security vulnerabilities.
• Perform security audits and penetration testing.
• Monitor application performance and health.

Skills

Linux server administration

Docker

CI/CD tools

Cloud platforms

Network security

Server hardening

SSL, HTTPS, DNS

Log monitoring tools

Database administration

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

Terraform

Ansible

Prometheus

Grafana

Security Scanners

Job description

Job Title: DevOps & Cyber Security Engineer

Location: Coimbatore

Job Type: Full-Time

DevOps & Cyber Security Engineer

We are looking for a DevOps & Cyber Security Engineer to manage our cloud infrastructure, ensure platform reliability, and strengthen the security posture of our applications and systems.

Tools & Technologies

Docker, Kubernetes, Nginx or Apache, Cloudflare or WAF, GitHub Actions or GitLab CI, Prometheus or Grafana, Fail2Ban, Security Scanners (OWASP ZAP, Nessus, etc.)

Key Roles & Responsibilities

DevOps Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and maintain cloud infrastructure and production environments.
• Manage CI/CD pipelines for automated build, testing, and deployment.
• Monitor application performance and system health.
• Implement infrastructure automation using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Manage Docker containers and container orchestration environments.
• Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery of systems.
• Automate infrastructure and operational tasks.

Cyber Security Responsibilities

• Identify and fix security vulnerabilities in applications and infrastructure.
• Perform security audits, penetration testing, and vulnerability assessments.
• Implement security best practices for cloud infrastructure and applications.
• Monitor and respond to security incidents and threats.
• Implement WAF, firewall rules, Fail2Ban, and intrusion detection systems.
• Ensure secure configurations for servers, databases, and APIs.
• Establish security policies and compliance standards.

Skills & Experience

Required Skills

• Strong experience with Linux server administration
• Experience with Docker and containerized deployments
• Knowledge of CI/CD tools (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, Jenkins, etc.)
• Experience with cloud platforms (DigitalOcean, AWS, GCP, or Azure)
• Strong understanding of network security and firewalls
• Experience with server hardening and vulnerability mitigation
• Knowledge of SSL, HTTPS, DNS, and load balancing
• Familiarity with log monitoring and alerting tools
• Experience with database administration (PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or MySQL)

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of OWASP Top 10 security vulnerabilities
• Experience implementing WAF and DDoS protection
• Knowledge of security automation tools
• Experience securing Node.js, Next.js, or Python applications

Key Security Knowledge Expected

• SQL Injection
• Cross Site Scripting (XSS)
• CSRF
• Authentication vulnerabilities
• API security issues
• Server misconfigurations
• Brute force attacks
• Container security risks