DevOps Lead - Feb 2026 (Internal Use)

Key Responsibilities: DevOps & Automation • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate build processes, software releases, testing, and deployments. • Enhance and streamline infrastructure automation to improve efficiency, reliability, and consistency. Infrastructure & Operations Management • Manage and maintain the development network infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability. • Monitor application and infrastructure performance, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks, downtime, and system failures. • Oversee day-to-day operations and respond to infrastructure-related requests from internal users. • Perform system administration duties across development environments. Security, Governance & Compliance • Implement and uphold security policies, best practices, and operational controls for on-premise infrastructure. • Conduct vulnerability assessments and manage automated compliance monitoring. • Develop and maintain robust backup, restore, and disaster recovery strategies. Collaboration & Continuous Improvement • Partner closely with development and security teams to enhance deployment speed, reliability, and security. • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across DevOps processes, tools, and practices. • Stay updated on emerging DevOps methodologies, technologies, and security threats. Requirements: • Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience with GitLab (administration and usage). • Minimum 3 years of Linux system administration experience. • Strong understanding of DevOps/DevSecOps principles, software development lifecycle (SDLC), and development processes. • Experience with containerisation (Docker) and building/managing CI/CD pipelines (GitLab, Docker). • Experience in provisioning and managing IT infrastructure, including server operations, patching, and system health monitoring. • Solid knowledge of networking, network security, firewalls, IAM, and access control mechanisms. • Proficiency in scripting/automation using Bash, Python, or PowerShell. • Strong communication skills (written and verbal), excellent problem-solving abilities, and effective stakeholder management. • A collaborative team player with the ability to operate independently and proactively. Good-to-Have: • Experience working with virtualised infrastructure. • Familiarity with Proxmox or similar virtualisation platforms. Benefits CAT 1 Work Location: Marymount