Junior DevSecOps Technician

About the role

At Metrica España, we are looking for a Junior DevSecOps Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in development and operations technologies, with a strong focus on integrating security practices (DevSecOps) and optimizing continuous deployment. This role is fundamental to ensuring the agility, reliability, and security of our applications and systems.

What you'll do

• Collaborate in the design, implementation, and maintenance of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines.
• Automate deployment, monitoring, and infrastructure management processes.
• Implement and reinforce security practices in all phases of the development lifecycle, aligned with DevSecOps principles.
• Manage and monitor cloud environments, mainly in AWS and Azure.
• Work with container technologies such as Docker and orchestrators such as Kubernetes.
• Develop and maintain scripts for task automation (Python, Bash, PowerShell).
• Use and manage version control tools such as GitHub and its Actions functionalities.
• Administer and secure SQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Manage secrets and credentials and apply the principle of least privilege to guarantee security.
• Identify, diagnose, and resolve technical problems proactively.
• Maintain fluid and collaborative communication with development, operations, and security teams.
• Participate in the documentation of processes and configurations.

What we're looking for

• Experience: Minimum 1 year of demonstrable experience in roles related to DevOps, DevSecOps, or application development with an operations focus.
• Scripting: Proficiency in at least one scripting language: Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Cloud: Knowledge and practical experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and/or Azure.
• Containers and Orchestration: Experience with Docker and/or Kubernetes.
• APIs: Understanding and use of APIs for system integration.
• Version Control: Experience with GitHub and GitHub Actions.
• Operating Systems: Advanced knowledge of operating systems, both Linux and Windows.
• Databases: Experience with SQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Security: Understanding of key concepts such as credential management, the principle of least privilege, and regulatory compliance.
• Problem Solving: Solid analytical and technical problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility and Adaptability: Willingness to learn new technologies quickly and adapt to a constantly evolving technological environment.

Nice to have

• Cloud Certifications (AWS, Azure).
• Experience with IaC (Infrastructure as Code) tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
• Knowledge of security tools specific to DevSecOps (SAST, DAST, etc.).
• Experience in monitoring and logging (e.g., ELK Stack, Prometheus, Grafana).

How you'll work

• Work Modality: 100% Remote
• Schedule: Intensive working day from Monday to Friday. The usual schedule is from 07:30 to 15:30. Once every two months, from 09:00 to 18:00 to cover specific team needs. During the summer period: 08:00 to 15:00.
• On-call/Availability: Initially, no on-call shifts are required. However, availability is needed if future operational requirements arise.

We look forward to your application to continue building the future of technology together!