DevOps Engineer

OMPAY; Muscat; On-site; OMR 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

OMPAY in Muscat is looking for an experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong background in Linux system management, cloud infrastructure, and containerized environments. Candidates should have hands-on expertise in Kubernetes and Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices.

This role ensures the integrity, availability, and security of systems while improving scalability and performance. A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or a related field is required, along with 3-5 years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in DevOps engineering.
• Strong background in Linux system management, security, and cloud infrastructure.
• Hands-on expertise in Kubernetes and containerization.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and optimize Linux servers (Ubuntu, CentOS, RHEL).
• Implement best practices for security across all systems.
• Deploy and secure containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Build and maintain infrastructure using IaC tools like Terraform.
• Manage and secure cloud resources across AWS, Azure, and OCI.

Skills

Linux system management

Kubernetes

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Docker

Cloud services (AWS, Azure, OCI)

Network security

Containerized environments

Monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana)

Shell scripting

Ansible

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

Terraform

Pulumi

CloudFormation

Job description

Position: DevOps Engineer

Company: OMPAY powered by Omantel | Location: Muscat, Oman

Experience: 3 – 5 years | Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced DevOps Engineer with a strong background in Linux system management, network security, cloud infrastructure, and containerized environments. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on expertise in Kubernetes, Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices, and securing complex, distributed systems. This role is critical in maintaining the integrity, availability, and security of our systems while enabling scalability and performance.

Key Responsibilities

Linux System Administration

• Maintain, monitor, and optimize Linux servers (primarily Ubuntu / CentOS / RHEL)
• Handle system updates, patch management, and performance tuning.
• Automate routine tasks using shell scripting and tools like Ansible.

Security & Compliance

• Implement and maintain security best practices across all systems and networks.
• Manage firewall rules, NGFW, and security monitoring tools.
• Conduct regular audits, vulnerability assessments, and incident response.

Containerization & Orchestration

• Deploy, maintain, and secure containerized applications using Docker and Kubernetes.
• Manage Kubernetes clusters (on-premise or cloud-managed, e.g., EKS/GKE/AKS).
• Apply security policies to container environments and enforce RBAC.

Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

• Build and maintain infrastructure using tools such as Terraform, Pulumi, or CloudFormation.
• Version control and automate infrastructure provisioning in CI/CD pipelines.

Cloud Infrastructure Management

• Manage and secure cloud resources (AWS, Azure, OCI).
• Monitor usage, enforce cost controls, and apply cloud security principles.
• Support hybrid or multi-cloud environments.

Networking

• Experience with configure VPNs, DNS, load balancers, and routing rules.
• Troubleshoot connectivity, latency, and packet-level issues.

Monitoring & Logging

• Implement centralized logging and monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Elastic Stack, Loki).
• Ensure uptime and system health through proactive monitoring and alerting.

Qualification

Bachelor’s degree in computer engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.

Closing date: June 15, 2026