DevOps Engineer (Linux & Infrastructure Focus)
- Location
- Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
- Salary
- Not specified
- Company
- Akash pawar
Job description
Role & Company / Project Overview: LeadTap Digi Solutions is hiring a hands-on DevOps Engineer (Linux & Infrastructure Focus) based in Coimbatore. This role is designed for professionals who can design, build, troubleshoot, and secure production systems. It requires strong expertise in Linux, networking, and real-world infrastructure management, and is not a pipeline-only DevOps role. Key Responsibilities & Daily Duties: Infrastructure & Systems: • Design and deploy cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, Azure, or DigitalOcean) • Configure and manage Linux servers in production environments • Set up and optimize Nginx/Apache for high-performance workloads • Implement reverse proxy, SSL, DNS, and load balancing • Ensure high availability, scalability, and disaster recovery Production Operations: • Debug real-time production issues (CPU, memory, network, latency) • Perform root cause analysis and implement preventive measures • Monitor system performance using logs, metrics, and alerts • Optimize system performance (kernel tuning, file descriptors, process limits) DevOps (Practical Implementation): • Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines (GitHub Actions, GitLab CI) • Manage Docker-based deployments and container environments • Automate infrastructure using Terraform / Ansible Security & Hardening: • Identify and fix system and application vulnerabilities • Implement firewall rules, WAF, Fail2Ban, and intrusion detection • Conduct security audits and vulnerability assessments • Monitor and respond to security incidents Required Qualifications, Skills & Experience: Required Skills: • Strong Linux command-line expertise (top, htop, netstat, ss, lsof, tcpdump) • Experience configuring Nginx/Apache from scratch • Good understanding of DNS, SSL/TLS, HTTP/HTTPS, reverse proxy • Strong networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, ports, firewalls) • Hands-on experience with Docker and containerization • Experience with at least one cloud platform • Ability to debug production issues independently • Knowledge of server hardening and security best practices • Experience Level: 2 Years Mandatory Practical Experience (At least 2 required): • Set up a production server from scratch • Configured Nginx as a reverse proxy with SSL • Handled and resolved a real production outage • Implemented firewall rules or Fail2Ban manually • Tuned systems for performance under load Preferred Skills: • Understanding of OWASP Top 10 vulnerabilities • Experience with WAF/CDN (e.g., Cloudflare) • Familiarity with monitoring tools like Prometheus and Grafana • Experience securing Node.js, Python, or web applications • Knowledge of database performance and security Working Hours, Shifts & Location Details: • Location: Coimbatore • Job Type: Full-Time Application Instructions: • Interested candidates can share their CV via email.