DevOps Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview

DevOps Engineer (AWS, Kubernetes, CI / CD, Cloudflare, VPN, Monitoring)

Project Overview

You will play a key role in setting up and managing :

AWS infrastructure (including cost optimization)

Kubernetes clusters for microservices

CI / CD pipelines (including iOS / Android builds)

VPN & network security

Cloudflare and CDN configurations

Monitoring, logging, and alerting frameworks

Key Responsibilities

1. AWS Infrastructure & Cost Management

Design and maintain AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, EKS, etc.) ensuring scalable, secure, and cost-effective cloud architecture.

Implement cost optimization strategies, monitor spending, and propose ways to reduce unnecessary expenses.

2. Kubernetes Administration

Deploy and maintain Kubernetes (EKS) clusters to orchestrate containerized applications.

Manage container deployments, scaling, and network configurations.

Implement robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery solutions.

3. CI / CD Pipeline Setup for Mobile & Web

Establish and refine continuous integration / continuous delivery pipelines for both iOS / Android apps and web services.

Integrate build, testing, and deployment stages with tools like Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or CircleCI.

Ensure automated testing and secure artifact management.

4. Network Security & VPN Setup

Configure secure VPN access for authorized internal users and service connections.

Implement network security best practices (firewalls, VPCs, load balancers, etc.), especially with HIPAA compliance in mind.

5. Cloudflare & CDN Configuration

Integrate and manage Cloudflare for DNS, CDN, WAF (Web Application Firewall), and DDoS protection.

Optimize content delivery globally for minimal latency and high availability.

6. Monitoring & Logging

Set up monitoring tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or CloudWatch) for infrastructure and application health checks.

Implement centralized logging solutions (e.g., ELK Stack, Splunk, or Cloud Logging) to troubleshoot issues efficiently.

Create alerting rules and on-call procedures to respond to incidents.

7. Security & Compliance

Ensure all services and data handling abide by HIPAA (if healthcare is the focus) or other relevant data protection regulations.

Implement secure user authentication, data encryption at rest and in transit, and role-based access controls.

8. Documentation & Knowledge Sharing

Write and maintain clear documentation on infrastructure configurations, runbooks, and DevOps best practices.

Offer training or handover sessions to internal teams as needed.

Deliverables

1. Infrastructure Architecture & Documentation

Architecture diagrams, cost estimates, and a plan for setting up AWS K8s environment.

2. CI / CD Pipelines

Fully functional pipelines for mobile (iOS / Android) and web apps (including code review gates, automated tests).

3. VPN & Network Security Setup

A secure environment with a documented VPN solution and best practice network segmentation.

4. Cloudflare / CDN Integration

Cloudflare and CDN configurations tested and documented with fallback strategies.

5. Monitoring & Logging Dashboard

Real-time dashboards for system health, plus alerting rules for critical infrastructure or application issues.

6. Documentation & Knowledge Transfer

Clear runbooks, maintenance guides, and final handoff sessions to relevant teams.