Cloud Systems Engineer

Location: Philippines (Remote) Department: IT/Engineering Reports To: CTO

Employment Type: Full-time

About Panoptyc

Panoptyc is committed to building robust, secure technology solutions. We are currently migrating from Heroku to AWS and strengthening our security posture with enhanced access controls and improved IT infrastructure. We're looking for a talented DevOps Engineer to join our team and help drive these initiatives forward.

Position Overview

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer with experience in cloud infrastructure, particularly Heroku and AWS, to help strengthen our IT operations and security implementations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in implementing access controls, managing cloud migrations, and maintaining secure IT environments. This role will be instrumental in our transition from Heroku to AWS while ensuring robust security practices are implemented across all our IT solutions and vendor relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the migration of applications and services from Heroku to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption to operations

• Implement and manage comprehensive access control systems for all IT solutions and vendor integrations in accordance with company SOPs

• Develop and maintain cloud infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) principles

• Configure, optimize, and maintain AWS services (EC2, Fargate, S3, RDS, Lambda, etc.) for maximum security, reliability, and cost-efficiency

• Establish and enforce security best practices for cloud resources and IT systems

• Create and maintain documentation for all infrastructure components and access control procedures

• Monitor system performance, security, and availability using appropriate tools

• Troubleshoot and resolve infrastructure issues and security incidents

• Collaborate with development teams to implement CI/CD pipelines and DevOps best practices

• Support internal teams with IT-related inquiries and technical assistance

• Conduct regular security audits and compliance checks

• Stay updated on cloud security trends and emerging technologies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field (or equivalent experience)

• 3+ years of experience in DevOps, cloud infrastructure, or system administration roles

• Strong experience with Heroku, AWS or Azure cloud platforms

• 3+ years hands-on experience implementing and managing access control systems, especially with Google Workspace

• Proficiency in scripting languages (Google AppScript, Python, Bash, Batch etc.)

• Solid understanding of networking concepts and security principles.

• Experience managing VDI workspaces in AWS or Azure.

• Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or CircleCI, etc.)

• Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)

• Understanding of logging and monitoring solutions

• Experience implementing security controls based on industry standards

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Azure Cloud Skills or AWS certifications (Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer, Security Specialty)

• Experience with infrastructure automation tools (Terraform, CloudFormation, Ansible, Bicep etc.)

• Experience with database management and migration

• Knowledge of compliance frameworks (SOC 2, ISO 27001, etc.)

• Experience with log management and SIEM solutions

• Familiarity with disaster recovery planning and implementation

• Previous experience working in a regulated industry

• Experience with multi-factor authentication implementation

• Knowledge of identity and access management (IAM) best practices

Personal Attributes

• Strong problem-solving skills and analytical thinking

• Excellent attention to detail and documentation habits

• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and remotely

• Strong communication skills and ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members

• Proactive approach to identifying and addressing potential issues

• Commitment to maintaining security and confidentiality

• Adaptable to changing priorities and technologies

Ready to join a high-impact team and revolutionize retail security?

Let's protect retail together! 🚀

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