Job Responsibilities
Design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable, and resilient infrastructure across data centres and AWS cloud environments.
Develop automation scripts and tools using Bash, PowerShell, Python, Go, or other scripting languages.
Build, configure, and maintain CI/CD pipelines, integrating security checks into build, testing, and deployment processes.
Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible.
Manage containerized applications using Docker and AWS container services, including Amazon ECS and Fargate.
Implement infrastructure monitoring, logging, and observability using Grafana, Amazon CloudWatch, and OpenTelemetry.
Perform vulnerability assessments, security hardening, threat and risk assessments, and security incident troubleshooting.
Implement security controls, secrets management, access controls, and secure configurations across cloud infrastructure and applications.
Support disaster recovery, backup and restoration, high availability, and business continuity planning.
Troubleshoot complex infrastructure and application issues and participate in on-call support when required.
Ensure compliance with applicable security standards and organizational policies.
Requirements
Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related discipline.
Strong understanding of SDLC, CI/CD, secure software development, and DevSecOps practices.
Hands-on experience with AWS cloud services and hybrid cloud or multi-data-centre environments.
Proficiency in at least three scripting or programming languages, such as Bash, PowerShell, Python, or Go.
Experience with Git and source control platforms such as GitLab, GitHub, or Bitbucket.
Practical experience with Terraform, Ansible, Docker, and AWS ECS/Fargate.
Knowledge of virtualization technologies such as VMware, KVM, or Hyper-V.
Experience with monitoring, vulnerability scanning, and infrastructure security tools.
Understanding of networking, firewalls, subnets, routing, access controls, and system hardening.
Experience with backup, disaster recovery, and RPM-based software packaging.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, communication, and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with HashiCorp Vault, Tenable, Fortify, Sonatype Nexus IQ, Elasticsearch, or AWS security services.
Knowledge of ISO 27001, NIST, CIS Benchmarks, and security compliance frameworks.
Relevant certifications such as AWS Security Specialty, CISSP, CISM, or CREST.
Experience in government, financial services, or other highly regulated environments.
Knowledge of API security, Zero Trust architecture, secure service-to-service communication, AWS VPC Lattice, or AWS Service Connect.
OX Consultancy is an IT recruitment firm and we offer a range of services that cover permanent, contract and flexible on demand recruitment. Our team have enormous experience enabling the right solution for your needs. Whether your business need is to transform talent acquisition, hire permanent staff, or plug in the gaps around your workforce, we can adapt our services to meet your business needs.