Requirements
The Cloud DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tooling. Key accountabilities include provisioning and documenting cloud environments, creating Infrastructure-as-Code templates, automating CI/CD pipelines, and ensuring system monitoring, security, availability, and disaster recovery. A Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field and 3-5 years of experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, or a related role are required. Proficiency in Azure, AWS, Terraform, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes, and scripting languages like Python is essential.
Description
Cloud DevOps Engineer Job DetailsPosition Title: Cloud DevOps EngineerDepartment / Business Line: Technology ServicesReports To: Infrastructure ManagerEmployment Type: PermanentWork Location: Maadi, Degla - On-SiteGrade: As per organizational structure Job PurposeThe Cloud DevOps Engineer is responsible for designing, implementing, automating, and maintaining cloud infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and DevOps tooling to enable efficient, secure, and reliable software delivery.The role focuses on infrastructure automation, cloud operations, continuous integration and deployment, system monitoring, security, availability, disaster recovery, and cost optimization across development, UAT, and production environments. Key Accountabilities & DeliverablesThe successful candidate will be responsible for delivering and maintaining:Provisioned, configured, and fully documented Development, UAT, and Production cloud environmentsInfrastructure-as-Code (IaC) templates using Terraform, ARM, or BicepApproved and version-controlled cloud architecture and infrastructure diagramsRegular cloud cost monitoring and optimization reportsFully automated CI/CD pipelines covering build, testing, deployment, and release processesAutomated rollback and disaster recovery proceduresSystem and application monitoring dashboardsSLA/SLO-based alerting and notification configurationsMonthly system uptime and availability reports, including agreed availability targets such as 99.9%Incident Root Cause Analysis (RCA) reports and corrective action plansCloud security baselines aligned with applicable security and governance standards, including ISO 27001 and relevant national cybersecurity requirementsVulnerability assessment and patch compliance reportsIAM access control matrices, including roles, permissions, and access reviewsAudit logs and compliance evidence repositoriesCloud backup policies, configurations, monitoring, and recovery proceduresTechnical documentation for infrastructure, deployments, operational procedures, and troubleshootingB. Infrastructure as Code & AutomationC. Cloud OperationsD. Containerization & KubernetesE. Monitoring, Availability & Incident ManagementF. Security & ComplianceG. Backup & Disaster RecoveryH. Documentation & Knowledge Management Key Responsibilities CI/CD Pipeline ManagementDesign, implement, maintain, and continuously improve CI/CD pipelines using Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI, or equivalent toolsAutomate build, testing, deployment, and release workflows to minimize manual intervention and deployment risksImplement deployment strategies such as Blue/Green, Rolling, and Canary deployments, where applicableMonitor pipeline performance and troubleshoot build, deployment, and release failuresImplement automated quality gates, security checks, and approval processes within deployment pipelinesSupport development teams in adopting DevOps best practicesDesign, implement, and maintain cloud infrastructure using Terraform, Ansible, ARM Templates, or BicepDevelop reusable and standardized infrastructure modules and automation scriptsMaintain infrastructure code in version-controlled repositoriesEnsure infrastructure changes follow appropriate change management, review, and approval processesPromote Infrastructure-as-Code practices across the Technology Services teamAutomate repetitive operational activities to improve efficiency and reliabilityProvision, configure, manage, and maintain cloud resources across Microsoft Azure and/or AWSManage cloud compute, storage, networking, identity, security, and supporting servicesMaintain separate and properly governed Dev, UAT, and Production environmentsMonitor cloud resource utilization, performance, capacity, and availabilityIdentify opportunities for cloud cost optimization and resource efficiencyEnsure cloud environments comply with organizational security, governance, and operational standardsBuild, manage, and maintain containerized applications using DockerDeploy and operate workloads on Kubernetes environmentsManage Kubernetes configurations, deployments, services, ingress, secrets, and resource utilizationSupport container security, scalability, availability, and performance optimizationTroubleshoot container and Kubernetes-related operational issuesImplement and maintain infrastructure and application monitoring solutionsDevelop dashboards and operational metrics to provide visibility into system health and performanceConfigure proactive alerts based on SLA, SLO, performance, and availability requirementsMonitor production environments and respond to operational incidentsParticipate in incident management, problem management, and service restoration activitiesConduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) for significant incidents and implement preventive actionsSupport continuous improvement of system reliability and availabilityImplement and maintain cloud security baselines and security best practicesManage Identity and Access Management (IAM), roles, permissions, and access controlsSupport vulnerability management, security patching, and remediation activitiesMaintain audit logs and technical evidence required for internal and external auditsEnsure cloud infrastructure follows applicable organizational security policies and regulatory requirementsSupport security assessments and compliance initiatives aligned with standards such as ISO 27001 and relevant national cybersecurity requirementsDesign and maintain cloud backup and recovery solutionsEnsure backup configurations meet business and operational requirementsRegularly monitor backup jobs and investigate failuresDevelop and maintain disaster recovery procedures and automationParticipate in backup restoration and disaster recovery testingMaintain documentation for recovery procedures, dependencies, and recovery objectivesMaintain accurate and up-to-date infrastructure and architecture documentationDocument operational procedures, deployment processes, recovery procedures, and troubleshooting guidesMaintain version-controlled technical documentation and configuration repositoriesShare knowledge and provide technical guidance to infrastructure, development, and support teams Required Technical SkillsCI/CD & DevOpsAzure DevOpsJenkinsGitLab CI/CDGit and version controlAutomated build, testing, deployment, and release managementInfrastructure as Code & AutomationTerraformAnsibleARM TemplatesBicepInfrastructure automation and configuration managementCloud PlatformsMicrosoft Azure and/or AWSCloud compute, storage, networking, IAM, monitoring, and security servicesCloud cost management and optimizationContainers & OrchestrationDockerKubernetesContainer deployment and managementScripting & ProgrammingPythonBashPowerShellMonitoring & OperationsCloud monitoring and logging platformsDashboard developmentAlerting and incident managementPerformance and availability monitoringSecurityCloud IAMVulnerability and patch managementSecurity baselinesAudit loggingISO 27001 awarenessRelevant national cybersecurity and compliance requirements Qualifications & ExperienceMinimum Educational QualificationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Computer Engineering, or a related Engineering/Technology disciplineProfessional CertificationsPreferred certifications include:Microsoft Certified: DevOps Engineer ExpertAWS Certified DevOps Engineer - ProfessionalCertified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) - preferredRelevant Terraform, cloud, or security certifications are an advantageProfessional Experience3-5 years of proven experience in DevOps, Cloud Engineering, Platform Engineering, Infrastructure Engineering, or a closely related roleProven experience designing and implementing CI/CD pipelinesProven hands-on experience with cloud infrastructure and Infrastructure-as-CodeExperience supporting production environments and resolving infrastructure and deployment incidentsPractical experience with containerization and Kubernetes is highly desirable Core CompetenciesStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsExcellent troubleshooting and incident-resolution capabilitiesStrong understanding of DevOps and automation principlesAbility to work effectively across development, infrastructure, security, and business teamsStrong focus on automation, reliability, security, and operational excellenceAbility to work under pressure and manage production incidents effectivelyStrong documentation and communication skillsContinuous learning mindset and ability to adapt to emerging cloud and DevOps technologies Language RequirementsArabic: Professional proficiencyEnglish: Professional proficiency Job DimensionsDirect Reports: As per approved organizational structureFinancial Responsibility: None / No direct financial responsibility Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)Performance may be measured against:CI/CD pipeline reliability and success rateDeployment frequency and deployment lead timeReduction in manual deployment activitiesInfrastructure provisioning and automation efficiencyCloud availability and uptime targetsIncident response and resolution timesNumber and quality of completed RCA reportsBackup success and recovery test resultsVulnerability and patch complianceCloud cost optimization and resource utilizationCompliance with security and governance requirementsAccuracy and completeness of technical documentation Job RequirementsAbility to work on-site from the Maadi, Degla officeWillingness to participate in production support and incident management activities when requiredAbility to work collaboratively with cross-functional technology teamsStrong commitment to security, reliability, automation, and continuous improvement