Job Description
Axiad is looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our Cloud team.Axiad is looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to join our Cloud team.Do you have a passion for Continuous Integration (CI) and Delivery (CD) and cloud first applications leveraging cloud-agnostic technology that runs on cloud platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)? Do you have technical expertise with deploying web applications and services in Linux cloud environments? Do you enjoy scripting, automation, writing plugins, working with deployment management tools, logging, monitoring and reporting tools, and generally striving for best practices and state of the art?If yes, then we are looking for an experienced Senior DevOps Engineer to be actively involved in leading the DevOps design, development, and deployment of unique, highly secure, and highly scalable, cloud services at the cutting edge of the Identity and Access Management space. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a creative team with competitive compensation and excellent benefits (stock options, 401K, and health insurance). Help build the future of our revolutionary Cloud IAM platform.Join the Axiad team of talented engineers, marketers and sales experts. Axiad is a fast-growing Cloud Service Provider focused on cybersecurity - specifically on the future of the critically important area of Identity and Access Management (IAM). Located in Santa Clara, CA, with offices in Ottawa, Canada, and Hyderabad, India, Axiad will offer you the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of industries, Fortune 500, as well as focusing on bringing best of breed security to smaller customers. With the increased need for strong authentication and sophisticated Identity Management solutions, our company has seen significant sustained growth over the past couple of years and we are looking for motivated individuals to join our team of security experts.RESPONSIBILTIES:Design and implement the automation of every aspect of CI/CD pipelines and security programsDrive design. develop automation to rapidly and safely deploy and manage complex cloud application infrastructures at scaleOperate the platform with a constant eye toward continuous improvement of automation, self-healing, reliability, scalability, and securityContribute to the creation of system support documents and operational proceduresMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSWhat Do I Need For This Role?CloudStrong Linux administration experience with a focus on web infrastructure (Apache/Nginx/HAProxy/Tomcat), needs of custom applications, and deployment and scaling of databases (Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL, NoSQL in cloud managed form)Proven experience leveraging automation and scripting to automate building, deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of highly secure and scalable cloud services (e.g. Ansible, Git, Python, Groovy, Docker, Kubernetes, Nagios, Splunk, ELK, Grafana, Datadog).Solid experience with AWS technologies such as EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFormation, ELB/ASG, or equivalent cloud technologies and Kubernetes equivalentsStrong understanding of protocols/technologies like HTTP, SSL/TLS, DNS, VPNs, and proxiesUnderstanding of application clustering/load balancing concepts and technologies and it’s impacts on application deploymentDevelopmentExperience with CI and CD pipeline (e.g. Jenkins), package management, and how it relates to containers, image management and deploymentA passion for building and deploying scalable and reliable cloud servicesGeneralNeed to be Canadian Citizen or Canadian Permanent ResidentBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science (or higher), minimum of 7 years of relevant AWS or Azure experience with overall 10+ years of development / infrastructure experienceClear written and verbal communications skillsExcellent time management and organizational skills.Attention to detail, self-motivated, creative and flexibleExperience with code reviews and test coverage to evaluate and communicate quality information with the teamBonus ExperienceExperience in security best practices, host and network intrusion detection, logging and monitoring (e.g. Nagios, Splunk, Elastic Search, Ossec/WAF, Snort/Sourcefire).Experience using the following technologies: PKI, Kubernetes, service meshes, AzureExperience in leading and mentoring devops engineersExperience in security policy and certifications like SOC2, FedRAMP etc.ABOUT US:We are a fast moving company and are looking for candidates with growth potential, eager to learn and who can demonstrate their abilities and motivation to contribute in a fast pace environment.Axiad offers a competitive salary, stock options and a full list of benefits, including health, 401K, vision and dental coverage. You will work in a fun and creative environment with a talented group of individuals that have a passion for building great solutions.