DevOps Security Engineer

UST; Philippines; On-site; PHP 2,158,000 - 4,316,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Security Engineer with hands-on AWS expertise, including EKS, ECS, VPC, and CI/CD pipelines. The role focuses on automation, production support, and rapid adoption of new technologies in a fast-paced environment.

You will build and maintain AWS infrastructure, manage Jenkins pipelines with Groovy, script in Python or Shell, handle Docker/Kubernetes (prefer EKS), and lead security remediation, 24/7 on-call rotations, and observability tools like

Qualifications

• Advanced hands-on AWS expertise including EKS, ECS, VPC, ALB, RDS, Redis, S3, Glue, and Certificate Manager.
• Proficiency in Jenkins CI/CD with Groovy scripting.
• Strong Python or Shell scripting skills.
• Experience with Docker and Kubernetes operations, preferably EKS.
• Production troubleshooting with RCA and performance tuning.
• Knowledge of security vulnerability remediation and patch management.
• Experience configuring Akamai CDN.
• Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to participate in 24/7 support rotations.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure including EKS, ECS, VPC, and more.
• Develop and manage Jenkins CI/CD pipelines with Groovy.
• Automate deployment and operations using Python and Shell.
• Manage Docker and Kubernetes workloads, with EKS preference.
• Lead security vulnerability remediation and patch lifecycle.
• Troubleshoot production issues; perform root-cause analysis.
• Configure and optimize Akamai CDN.
• Implement monitoring with CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and Splunk.
• Collaborate with Agile teams and adopt new tools quickly.
• Provide 24/7 production support on rotation.

Skills

AWS expertise

EKS

ECS

VPC

CI/CD pipelines

Groovy scripting

Python scripting

Shell scripting

Docker & Kubernetes

Akamai CDN

Production support

Tools

Terraform

CloudFormation

ArgoCD

Flux

Prometheus

Grafana

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior DevOps Security Engineer with extensive, hands-on experience in Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud technologies. The ideal candidate must demonstrate advanced knowledge in container orchestration, CI/CD engineering, automation, and production support. An eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies, thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and a willingness to provide operational support around the clock are essential characteristics for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain AWS infrastructure, including EKS, ECS, VPC, ALB, RDS, Redis, S3, Glue, and Certificate Manager
• Develop and manage Jenkins CI/CD pipelines, utilizing advanced Groovy scripting
• Automate deployment and operational workflows with Python and Shell scripting
• Manage and support Docker and Kubernetes workloads, with a preference for EKS
• Lead security vulnerability remediation efforts, oversee patching, and manage certificate lifecycles
• Troubleshoot L2/L3 production issues, conduct root cause analysis (RCA), and implement corrective actions
• Configure and optimize Akamai Content Delivery Network (CDN)
• Implement monitoring and observability solutions using CloudWatch, Dynatrace, and Splunk
• Collaborate with Agile teams, adapting quickly to new tools, technologies, and processes
• Provide 24/7 production support on a rotational or as-needed basis

Qualifications:

• Advanced, hands-on AWS expertise: EKS, ECS, VPC, ALB, RDS, Redis, S3, Glue, and Certificate Manager
• Proficiency in Jenkins CI/CD with advanced Groovy scripting
• Strong skills in Python or Shell scripting
• Experience in Docker and Kubernetes operations, with EKS preferred
• Production troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and performance tuning capabilities
• Knowledge of security vulnerability remediation and patch management
• Experience supporting and configuring Akamai CDN
• Ability to learn new technologies quickly and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Willingness to participate in 24/7 support rotations

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Terraform or CloudFormation for infrastructure automation
• Familiarity with monitoring and observability tools such as Dynatrace, Splunk, Prometheus, and Grafana
• Understanding of GitOps tools, including ArgoCD and Flux