Cloud-Native DevOps Lead

We are seeking a seasoned DevOps expert to lead our Engineering team in designing, implementing, and continuously improving the deployment, orchestration, and secure operations of cutting-edge identity and security products.

• Take ownership of build and release pipelines, ensuring scalability and efficiency
• Guide and direct a team of global DevOps engineers in best practices and professional development
• Conduct regular performance reviews and promote cross-functional collaboration
• Architect cloud deployment strategies for optimal performance and cost efficiency
• Review and ensure adherence to best practices in code, infrastructure configurations, and documentation
• Develop and mentor developers and stakeholders in Azure DevOps and Git workflows
• Advocate for DevOps culture and best practices across engineering and IT teams
• Collaborate with Infrastructure engineers to resolve deployment challenges
• Document procedures with clarity and consistency
• Troubleshoot issues during deployment and provide production support in staging and live environments
• Represent the team in cross-functional meetings with insightful recommendations

• Infrastructure & Cloud Operations
• Design and manage Azure infrastructure using IaC principles with Terraform and Terragrunt
• Maintain AKS clusters with Istio for secure, scalable service-to-service communication
• Manage Azure resources such as networking, Key Vault, Blob Storage, and CosmosDB
• Configure OpenSearch clusters for efficient logging and data indexing
• Optimize CosmosDB performance with scaling strategies and cost oversight
• DevOps Practices & Automation
• Lead the development of robust CI/CD pipelines
• Establish and maintain GitOps workflows via ArgoCD
• Author and maintain automation scripts (primarily Bash) to streamline operations
• Continuously evaluate and enhance deployment and developer processes
• Security & Compliance
• Implement Zero Trust security architecture using Azure PIM and RBAC
• Define and enforce least privilege access models and security best practices
• Configure Web Application Firewalls (WAFs) and manage network security in Azure
• Ensure alignment with compliance frameworks and standards
• Monitoring & Reliability
• Deploy observability tooling using OpenTelemetry, Azure Monitor, and Application Insights
• Participate in on-call rotation and incident response protocols
• Lead post-incident analysis and drive implementation of long-term fixes
• Define and maintain reliability objectives, SLAs, and error budgets

This is a player-coach role where you will architect and implement solutions directly, while also guiding, mentoring, and enabling a team of engineers to operate at the highest standards of DevOps excellence.

The ideal candidate will have 5+ years of DevOps/SRE experience in SaaS or cloud-native environments, along with 2+ years in a formal engineering leadership role.

Our company offers a competitive benefits package and the opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals who are passionate about cybersecurity innovation.

Experience in architecting cloud deployment strategies, designing and managing Azure infrastructure, and maintaining AKS clusters with Istio is essential for this role.

Knowledge of automation tools such as Terraform, Terragrunt, ArgoCD, and Bash scripting is highly desirable.

Proficiency in Azure services such as CosmosDB, OpenSearch, and Web Application Firewalls is required.

Excellent communication and collaboration skills are necessary to effectively guide and direct a team of DevOps engineers.

A strong understanding of DevOps practices, including CI/CD pipelines, GitOps, and security best practices, is crucial for success in this role.

Ability to troubleshoot complex issues during deployment and provide production support in staging and live environments is essential.

Leadership and mentorship experience in a DevOps or SRE role is preferred.

Candidates with certifications in cloud computing, DevOps, or cybersecurity will be given preference.

Our company values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.

Applicants should submit their resume and cover letter highlighting relevant experience and qualifications.