Senior Engineer - DevOps

About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in developing innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As an integral part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s most distinguished advanced technology groups, KATIM stands as a beacon of trust in an ever-evolving landscape where cyber risks are a constant menace.

Our aim is to satisfy the growing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering resilient, secure, end-to-end solutions across four fundamental business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. 

With a global presence spanning from our headquarters in Abu Dhabi to offices in the UAE and Finland, KATIM empowers organisations worldwide with the unwavering assurance that their mission-critical information and communications remain private and secure, no matter the circumstance.  

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, including software engineers, system administrators, and quality assurance professionals, to design, implement, and maintain our robust DevOps infrastructure. You will lead the development and implementation of automation tools and processes, ensuring the reliability, scalability, and security of our software applications and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain the company's DevOps strategy and roadmap, aligning it with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable CI/CD pipelines, enabling efficient software delivery and deployment.
• Collaborate with development teams to integrate automated testing, quality assurance, and security practices into the CI/CD pipeline.
• Continuously improve and optimize the infrastructure and systems to enhance performance, scalability, and security.
• Monitor and analyze system performance and availability, proactively identifying and resolving issues to minimize downtime. 6. Implement, manage and orchestrate deployment automation with Terraform, Ansible and Helm.
• Maintain and enhance the company's cloud infrastructure, leveraging services such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform.
• Champion and enforce best practices for version control, code review, continuous integration, and deployment.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, fostering a culture of knowledge sharing and growth.
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Experience and Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
• 7+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, preferably in a senior role.
• 3+ years of Ops experience in a production, customer-facing environment
• Strong expertise in building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines using tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
• A firm understanding of Linux internals and experience in the design, implementation and maintenance of large-scale virtual and physical UNIX/Linux based infrastructures.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash, PowerShell) for automation and infrastructure management.
• Extensive experience with containerization technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) and orchestration tools (e.g., Kubernetes, AWS ECS).
• Deep understanding of infrastructure-as-code principles and proficiency with tools like Terraform, CloudFormation, or Ansible.
• Solid knowledge of cloud computing platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and related services, including serverless architectures.
• Experience with monitoring and logging tools (e.g., ELK stack, Prometheus, Grafana) to ensure system health and performance.
• Strong understanding of networking principles and protocols, including load balancers, firewalls, and DNS.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.
• Proven track record of working in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools like Jira and Confluence.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• A desire to innovate in the UAE

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