Contrast Security is hiring a
Devops Engineer

Summary

Join our team as a highly skilled Deployment Engineer and play a pivotal role in streamlining and optimizing our agent deployment processes.

Requirements

• 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

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

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