Role Overview :
As a Senior DevOps Engineer, you will own, operate, and continuously optimize Linux-based platforms and Kubernetes environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.
You will lead a team of engineers, delegate complex tasks, oversee project execution, and set technical direction across virtualization, storage, security, and automation.
This is a leadership-driven role requiring both hands-on expertise and strategic Responsibilities :
Leadership & Ownership :
- Plan, delegate, and track tasks for the DevOps team.
- Oversee sprint / release cycles, drive Agile ceremonies, and ensure timely delivery with documentation.
- Act as the escalation point for technical and operational challenges.
Platform Engineering :
Administer and optimize Linux (RHEL / CentOS) servers with kernel tuning and patching.Manage VMware / Red Hat virtualization (HA / DR, templates, vSwitch, resource pools).Provision and manage storage (block, file, object); design quota strategies.Database & Middleware :
Operate SQL (MySQL / PostgreSQL) and NoSQL (MongoDB / Redis) clusters.Perform query optimization, clustering, and backup / restore strategies.Deploy and manage CMS (Drupal, WordPress) across multi-stage environments.Containers & Orchestration :
Lead Kubernetes operations (installations, upgrades, ingress, RBAC, CNI policies).Manage Docker image registries, CI / CD pipelines, and container hygiene.Automation & Observability :
Build advanced automation scripts (Bash / Python) for deployment and remediation.Implement observability with metrics, tracing, alerts, and SLOs.Benchmark and fine-tune performance across compute, storage, and network.Security & Compliance :
Drive infrastructure hardening (CIS benchmarks, firewalls, TLS / PKI).Conduct VA / PT remediation, patch cycles, and compliance reporting.Cloud & Distributed Systems :
Operate OpenStack and Ceph clusters (setup, scaling, troubleshooting).Ensure cloud-native resilience, HA / DR, and cost Skills & Experience :Expert Linux administration with kernel-level knowledge.Strong virtualization (VMware / Red Hat) management experience.Kubernetes mastery (Helm, Kustomize, ingress, multi-node clusters).SQL and NoSQL database administration and optimization.Advanced scripting (Bash, Python optional) for infrastructure automation.Strong observability skills : logs, tracing, metrics, and performance benchmarking.Proven leadership in Agile / Scrum-driven Certifications :RHCE, RHCSACertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA)VMware VCPOpenStack / Ceph certificationsSecurity certifications (CompTIA Security+, CISSP Associate)(ref : hirist.tech)