Devops Engineer

SUMMARY:
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic tech team. In this role, you'll bridge the gap between development and operations—automating, optimizing, and scaling our infrastructure to ensure fast, secure, and reliable delivery of applications and services.
You’ll be instrumental in building CI/CD pipelines, managing cloud infrastructure, and promoting best practices in automation, monitoring, and security. If you're passionate about reliability, scalability, and creating systems that just work—this is your kind of role.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION INFORMATION:

Job Title: Devops Engineer
Employment Type: Permanent
Work Model: Onsite


JOB CONTEXT:
We are seeking a DevOps Engineer with a strong security mindset to join our technology team within the insurance industry. This role is crucial in driving secure infrastructure automation, enhancing platform resilience, and supporting secure modern application deployments. You’ll work at the intersection of DevOps and security (DevSecOps), ensuring that security is embedded across all stages of the software development lifecycle.You will bring hands-on experience with Nutanix Calm, Kubernetes, and Docker, with complementary skills in Microsoft technologies, SQL Server, and security automation practices.


Duties and Responsibilities:

• Design and manage automated blueprints and runbooks using Nutanix Calm.
• Build and secure Kubernetes clusters for container orchestration and microservices.
• Develop and harden Docker containers with security best practices (e.g., minimal images, signed images, vulnerability scanning).
• Integrate DevSecOps principles into CI/CD pipelines to shift security left.
• Automate security controls and compliance checks using tools like Fortinet, Trivy, or SkyFlow.
• Collaborate with development and security teams to embed policy-as-code, secret management, and role-based access controls.
• Ensure secure configuration of infrastructure as code (IaC) using tools like Terraform or Ansible.
• Monitor and alert for anomalies using Zabbix, complemented by logs and audit trails.
• Manage Windows Server, Active Directory, and SQL Server with attention to patching, access control, and backup security.
• Participate in disaster recovery planning and secure backup strategies.
• Support incident response, vulnerability remediation, and compliance audits.

• Honours degree in information technology, information systems, computer science or related fields.
• 3–5 years of experience in DevOps, platform engineering, or security-driven infrastructure automation
• Practical knowledge of Nutanix Calm and Prism Central
• Proficiency with Kubernetes, Docker, and container security
• Familiarity with DevSecOps tooling and practices (e.g., dependency scanning, static analysis)
• Scripting in PowerShell, Bash, or Python
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines in GitLab CI, Azure DevOps, or Jenkins with security gates
• Understanding of Windows Server, Active Directory, SQL Server, and basic networking
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and alerting tools like Zabbix
• Basic network troubleshooting; CCNA is advantageous.

• Security-conscious problem solver with an automation-first mindset.
• Able to work independently and collaboratively across Dev, Sec, and Ops teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication, especially in documenting secure practices.
• High attention to detail with a drive for compliance and operational integrity.
• Passionate about continuous learning, especially around cloud-native security.

• Nutanix NCP or Calm certification.
• Experience with Terraform, Ansible, or Pulumi.
• Exposure to cloud security in Azure, AWS, or hybrid environments.
• Awareness of container runtime protection and zero trust architectures.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as insurance or finance.
• Familiarity with IS27001, NIST CSF, or other security frameworks.
• POPIA and Joint Standard.

• Will be agreed based on qualifications, experience and skills.