Senior Engineer - DevOps

About KATIM

KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology groups, KATIM delivers trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat, and fulfils the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions centered on four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. Our talented team of cross functional experts continually takes-on new challenges. We work with the energy of a start-up yet the discipline of a large business to make solutions and products work for our customers at scale.

Key Responsibilities

DevOps Strategy & Pipeline Management

• Develop and maintain the company’s DevOps strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery and deployment.
• Collaborate with development teams to embed automated testing, quality assurance, and security into the CI/CD process.

Infrastructure & System Optimization

• Continuously improve system infrastructure to enhance performance, scalability, and security.
• Monitor and analyze system performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure high availability.
• Perform regular updates and patch management to address software vulnerabilities.

Development Environment Support

• Set up and maintain development networks and workstations to meet business unit requirements.
• Install, upgrade, and maintain software on development servers and machines.
• Manage the allocation and tracking of software licenses.
• Execute periodic data backups and recovery procedures.

Version Control & Repository Management

• Maintain and administer GitLab and other version control repositories.
• Enforce best practices for version control, code review, continuous integration, and deployment workflows.

Education and Minimum Qualification

• 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.
• Strong knowledge of Windows OS, macOS, and Linux/Unix-based systems.
• Proven experience in:
  • Administering Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence) – 5+ years
  • Git and Git repository management
  • Development tools (e.g., MATLAB)
  • Network configuration including L2/L3 switches and routers
  • Firewall and proxy setup
• Expertise in building and managing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
• Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or AWS ECS.
• Strong understanding of Linux internals and managing large-scale virtual/physical infrastructures.

Key Skills

•    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. 

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