Cloud DevOps Architect
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Within the Solution Area Cognitive Networks Solutions Software R&D (SA CNS SW R&D), we offer the opportunity to collaborate with highly qualified Global teams and to enable success stories for our customers. You will be exposed to groundbreaking technology (5G, ML/AI, Automation and Cloud computing) and support the delivery of multiple Data-Intensive projects from our customer base and internal requirements. You must have the ability to perform hands-on Cloud and Data engineering tasks independently coupled with the appropriate testing. Are you ready to write the future with us?
Come, and be where it begins.
About this opportunity:
We are now looking for a Cloud DevOps Architect with expertise in CI/CD automation, DevSecOps, and cloud-native architectures across GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, GCP Cloud Build, and Jenkins. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and managing scalable, secure, and automated CI/CD pipelines, ensuring software delivery efficiency, security, and operational excellence.
As a key member of a cross-functional, multi-domain development team, you will drive GitOps best practices, automation, security, and infrastructure as code (IaC) to support cloud deployments, testing, and secure cloud operations. This role requires a strong background in DevOps and DevSecOps methodologies, security best practices, multi-cloud platforms, and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
What you will do:
- Design, implement, and manage CI/CD pipelines across GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, GCP Cloud Build, and Jenkins to ensure seamless, secure, and automated software delivery.
- Integrate security at every stage of the CI/CD lifecycle by incorporating static code analysis (SAST), dynamic application security testing (DAST), and software composition analysis (SCA) tools.
- Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automated cloud provisioning and configuration management using Terraform and Ansible.
- Ensure compliance and security controls using DevSecOps tools, security scanning, access management, and vulnerability remediation in CI/CD workflows.
- Implement GitOps methodologies using tools like ArgoCD or Flux to enforce declarative infrastructure and application deployments.
- Monitor and optimize system performance using observability tools such as AWS CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, Datadog, or GCP Operations Suite.
- Manage and optimize containerized applications using Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm to ensure high availability and scalability.
- Troubleshoot, monitor, and optimize cloud infrastructure across AWS and GCP environments, ensuring high resilience and uptime.
- Enhance cloud security through IAM policies, network security, encryption, and compliance automation.
- Collaborate with software development and testing teams to implement test automation, including unit testing, integration testing, and security testing.
- Lead efforts in cloud security best practices, including secrets management, policy enforcement, and secure authentication.
- Drive innovation in automation, reducing manual processes and improving DevOps efficiency through scripting and orchestration.
The skills you bring:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in software development, cloud infrastructure, and DevOps practices.
- 3+ years of hands-on experience in cloud environments, designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines in AWS and GCP.
- Proficiency in CI/CD tools: GitLab CI, AWS CodePipeline, GCP Cloud Build, and Jenkins.
- Expertise in DevSecOps methodologies, including integrating security testing, compliance checks, and vulnerability scanning into CI/CD pipelines.
- Strong experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform.
- Hands-on experience with containerization technologies: Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm.
- Deep understanding of GitOps methodologies, including tools like ArgoCD and Flux.
- Strong networking knowledge, including firewalls, VPNs, routing, DNS, load balancing, and cloud security best practices.
- Experience with logging and monitoring tools such as AWS CloudWatch, ELK Stack, Loki, Prometheus, or GCP Observability.
- Proficiency in scripting and automation using Bash, Python.
- Strong knowledge of security tools, such as Snyk, SonarQube, Aqua Security.
- Hands-on experience with cloud security best practices, IAM policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and secrets management.
Preferred Qualifications & Certifications:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (AWS SAAC) certification (preferred).
- GCP Professional Cloud Architect certification (a plus).
- Experience in MLOps workflows and cloud-based Machine Learning model deployment.
- Experience with serverless computing and event-driven architectures.
Soft Skills & Work Approach:
- Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on automation, security, and performance optimization.
- Ability to work in fast-paced, distributed teams, collaborating across software development, security, and cloud engineering.
- Proactive, detail-oriented, and results-driven approach to DevOps and cloud management.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate technical concepts to diverse stakeholders.
Why join Ericsson?
At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world's toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won't be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
What happens once you apply?
Primary country and city: Egypt (EG) || Cairo
Req ID: 778199
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