Devops Engineer
Contrast Security
Software Engineering
United Kingdom · Remote
Posted on Oct 4, 2024
Contrast Security is the world’s leader in Runtime Application Security, embedding code analysis and attack prevention directly into software. Contrast’s patented security instrumentation disrupts traditional AppSec approaches with integrated and comprehensive security observability that delivers highly accurate assessment and continuous protection of an entire application portfolio. The Contrast Runtime Security Platform enables powerful Application Security Testing and Application Detection and Response, allowing developers, AppSec teams, and SecOps teams to better protect and defend their applications against the ever-evolving threat landscape. Application Security programs need to modernize and Contrast empowers teams to innovate with confidence.
We are seeking a highly skilled Deployment Engineer to join our team and play a pivotal role in streamlining and optimizing our agent deployment processes. This role will focus on developing automated systems and tools that empower our clients to seamlessly deploy and manage our agents within their diverse environments. The ideal candidate will possess a strong DevOps background, extensive experience in large-scale deployment methodologies, and a deep understanding of containerization, orchestration, and configuration management tools, coupled with a passion for creating developer-friendly solutions.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with internal agent teams and external clients to understand deployment challenges and develop effective, scalable, and automated solutions
- Design and implement automation strategies, tools, and frameworks to simplify and accelerate agent deployments, reducing friction and improving efficiency for our clients
- Provide expert guidance on containerization (Docker), orchestration (Kubernetes, EKS, GKS), and configuration management tools (Helm, potentially Ansible, Chef, or Puppet), ensuring seamless integration with client environments
- Develop and maintain deployment scripts, pipelines, and APIs using Bash, Python, Golang, and potentially PowerShell, ensuring seamless integration, customization, and ease of use for developers
- Troubleshoot and resolve deployment issues in a timely and efficient manner, minimizing downtime and ensuring optimal performance for our clients
- Stay abreast of emerging DevOps technologies and best practices, continuously seeking opportunities for innovation and improvement in our deployment automation solutions
- Communicate complex technical concepts clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, including developers, clients, and internal teams
Qualifications
- Extensive experience in DevOps engineering, with a focus on deployment automation, optimization, and developer tooling
- Strong scripting and programming skills in Bash, Python, Golang, or other relevant languages
- In-depth knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker) and orchestration platforms (Kubernetes)
- Familiarity with cloud infrastructure providers (AWS, Azure, GCP) and their deployment services (ECS and similar)
- Experience with CI/CD pipelines and tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, or GitHub Actions
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve complex issues effectively
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, balancing individual initiative with collaborative problem-solving
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders
- Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with configuration management tools like Terraform, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet
- Knowledge of infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools like Terraform
- Understanding of security best practices in DevOps environments
- Experience working in an Agile development environment
- Experience with REST APIs and CLI development
- Passion for creating developer-friendly tools and automation solutions
We are changing the world of software security. Do it with us.
We believe in what we do and are passionate about helping our customers secure their business.
If you’re looking for a challenge and want to enjoy where you work, you’ll love Contrast Security.
Contrast Security is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer, and our team is comprised of individuals from many diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and locations. At Contrast, we strive to build diverse teams that reflect the people we want to empower through our products. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. Equal Opportunity is the Law, and Contrast is proud to be an equal-opportunity workplace. If you have a specific need that requires accommodation, please let a member of the People Team know.
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