ThoughtLabs Belgium
Cloud Specialist
ThoughtLabs BelgiumLuxembourg18 hours ago
ContractInformation Technology

CloudOps Engineer

Luxembourg

Key responsibilities:

Cloud operations & infrastructure:

  • Design and develop AWS CloudFormation templates for web applications based on proposed architecture building blocks, ensuring resilience, compliance, and security.
  • Implement and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and GitLab CI / Flux CD pipelines, adhering to established change management processes.
  • Design and maintain Amazon CloudWatch dashboards to enhance operational visibility and proactive monitoring.
  • Ensure strict adherence to cloud security best practices and regulatory compliance standards.
  • Provide Level 3 operational support, diagnosing and resolving complex issues related to cloud infrastructure, automation, and application deployments.
  • Administer and maintain AWS environments using automation frameworks to ensure scalability, reliability, and cost-efficiency.
  • Manage and optimize AWS cloud components (EC2, S3, RDS, IAM, VPC, etc.) for efficient and secure application hosting.


GitLab administration:

  • Administer and maintain GitLab and Gitaly instances, ensuring reliability, performance, scalability, security, and continuous evolution.
  • Manage GitLab central runner solutions to optimize CI/CD workflows and build efficiency.
  • Provide application hosting solutions and deploy new features to drive quality, efficiency, and standardization improvements across environments.


CI/CD & DevSecOps:

  • Define and implement standardized deployment and release processes to ensure consistency, reliability, and compliance across environments.
  • Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines for web applications and static content using GitLab CI / GitLab Runner and Fluxcd for Kubernetes deployments.
  • Integrate DevSecOps practices into CD workflows, including QA testing, DAST, and security scanning, to enforce secure and high-quality deployments.
  • Oversaw application environment management, ensuring seamless and automated deployments through CI/CD pipelines.
  • Troubleshot and resolve complex build and deployment issues, minimizing downtime and improving system stability.


Education & certifications:

  • 7 years of hands-on experience in cloud operations, DevOps, and infrastructure management.
  • Very good knowledge of English and French.
  • Certifications: AWS SysOps Administrator, ITIL Foundation


Experience:

  • Designed, implemented, and maintained AWS environments using CloudFormation, TerraForm, and automation frameworks.
  • Managed GitLab and Gitaly instances, including central runners, ensuring reliability, performance, and security.
  • Developed and maintained CI/CD pipelines for web applications and static content using GitLab CI, GitLab Runner, and Fluxcd.
  • Deployed and managed Kubernetes applications (EKS) with integrated DevSecOps practices (QA testing, DAST, etc.).
  • Partnered with development and operations teams to improve performance, reliability, and delivery efficiency.
  • Handled operational service requests, incident management, and application environment management.


Key competencies:

  • Cloud Platforms: AWS (Compute, Storage, Networking, IAM, Databases, Cost Management, Automation)
  • DevOps & CI/CD Tools: GitLab, Fluxcd, TerraForm, HashiCorp Vault, Jfrog Artifactory, AppScan360, sonarqube
  • Languages & Frameworks: Spring Boot (Java), Kubernetes, Bash, YAML, GitLab CI/CD
  • Operational Excellence: Standardized deployment processes, monitoring, observability, incident management
  • Leadership & Collaboration: Stakeholder management, strategic thinking, ITIL 4 principles, continuous improvement
  • Certifications & Languages: AWS SysOps Administrator, ITIL Foundation


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