DevOps Engineer
Summary
Maintains and secures Linux servers, Kubernetes clusters, and cloud infrastructure using IaC and DevOps tooling to ensure scalable, high-availability systems.
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