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3301 DevSecOps Engineer
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ContractInformation Technology
Required Security Clearance: NATO SECRET

SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor will be part of a team providing Technical Level 2 and 3 support, ensuring the secure, available, managed and compliant delivery of Public Cloud Services to NATO and its Strategic Commands.

Under The Direction / Guidance Of The IaaS/PaaS Team Technical Lead Or The Cloud Operations Center Manager, The Contractor Will Perform The Following Activities

Operation of cloud infrastructure in Microsoft Azure by leveraging DevSecOps practices:

  • Deploy and manage landing zones by utilizing DevSecOps practices to ensure a secure, scalable foundation for cloud workloads.
  • Deploy and manage cloud workloads on top of the landing zones in an automated fashion.
  • Utilize Infrastructure as Code and CI/CD pipelines through Azure DevOps.
  • Build, deploy and maintain containerized workloads using Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
  • Deploy and monitor Azure Virtual Machines (VMs), including sizing, patching, backup, performance tuning and cost optimization.
  • Build and maintain automated disaster recovery and backup solutions using services like Azure Backup, Site Recovery and storage replication.
  • Monitor the performance and effectiveness of landing zones and cloud workloads.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement and implement optimizations to enhance security and efficiency.

Support For Application Deployment And Troubleshooting

  • Manage secure and reliable access to applications for end-users including configuration of Azure Application Gateways, Azure load-balancers and custom domains.
  • Monitor Application availability, performance and security using services such as Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, Application insights and configure automated alerts.
  • Provide support for Microsoft Azure Services - related issues, including troubleshooting access, networking and cloud resource specific issues.
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation for Microsoft Azure Services processes, configurations, and workflows.

Security And Compliance

  • Implement and manage governance controls such as Azure policies to ensure compliance with organizational standards.
  • Ensure all deployed workloads and services adhere to Zero trust security principles, including proper network segmentation, identity-base access control and logging.
  • Conduct regular audits and reviews of access controls and permissions.

Collaboration And Communication

  • Collaborate with IT security, compliance, and other relevant teams to ensure cohesive cloud resources management strategies.
  • Contribute to the lifecycle of cloud secure products in collaboration with the CTOCCOE to ensure reusable, secure and automated infrastructure modules.
  • Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand IaaS and PaaS requirements and address concerns.

Automation And Efficiency

  • Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency through automation and proactively implement solutions.
  • Champion continuous improvement by evaluating new Azure capabilities, DevOps tools and security practices and integrate them into operations.
  • Lead operational readiness for new cloud solutions, by establishing runbooks, knowledge base transfer sessions and handover to support teams.

SKILL, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

The Support for DevSecOps Engineering requires an experienced DevSecOps Engineer with the following qualifications:

Technical Expertise

  • In-depth knowledge of Microsoft Azure Cloud IaaS/PaaS Services.
  • Proficiency in designing, deploying and managing landing zones in Microsoft Azure by leveraging IaC and CI/CD pipelines.
  • Expertise in managing governance controls such as Azure Policy.
  • Experience in building, deploying and maintaining containerized workloads using Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS).
  • Experience in managing deploying and monitoring Azure Virtual Machines (VMs).
  • Expertise in enabling secure and reliable access to applications for end-users.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills:

  • Strong analytical skills to assess and improve DevSecOps processes and workflows.
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex Microsoft Azure Services issues and implement effective solutions.

Security And Compliance Knowledge

  • Understanding of security best practices and compliance requirements related to Microsoft Azure services and DevSecOps practices.
  • Experience conducting audits and ensuring adherence to regulatory standards.

Communication And Collaboration

  • Excellent communication skills to effectively collaborate with IT teams, stakeholders, and end-users.
  • Ability to document processes clearly and provide training on Microsoft Azure Services and DevSecOps practices.

Organizational Skills

  • Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
  • Attention to detail in managing user accounts, groups, and access controls.

Team Collaboration

  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and share knowledge and resources.
  • Willingness to collaborate with colleagues to solve complex issues.

Others

  • The Contractor has strong customer relationship skills, including negotiating complex and sensitive situations under pressure.
  • Full proficiency in the English language. French language proficiency is of advantage.

This is a condensed version of the job description. A full, detailed job description will be provided during the application process.

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