Principal Platform Engineer

Position Overview:

Our CLient is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Principal Platform Engineer with a focus on Security and DevSecOps. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in advancing our cybersecurity measures, ensuring the integrity of our systems, and driving the evolution of our on-premises and cloud IT infrastructure. This role requires expertise in security standards, code analysis, penetration testing, and a strong foundation in on-premises technologies with an emerging emphasis on cloud solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

Security Expertise:

Implement and maintain security measures in compliance with ISO27001, and industry best practices.
Conduct static code analysis, identify and mitigate buffer overflows, and perform penetration testing to enhance system security.

On-Premises and Cloud Differentiation:

Spearhead the differentiation between on-premises IT and cloud IT, ensuring a seamless and secure transition.
Collaborate with the team to develop strategies for optimizing both on-premises infrastructure (VMWare, Fortinet, NSX, Active Directory, Jira) and external cloud platforms (AWS).

Technology Stack:

Utilize and enhance the current on-premises technology stack, with a strong emphasis on VMWare NSX, Fortinet, and Active Directory.
Familiarity with AWS and experience in integrating on-premises and cloud solutions is highly desirable.

CI/CD and Automation:

Drive the adoption of CI/CD practices and implement Infrastructure as Code (IAC) using tools like Terraform.
Design and build systems with robust automation to proactively identify and address issues without manual intervention.

Collaboration and Communication:

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate security practices into the development lifecycle.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders, presenting complex technical concepts in a clear and understandable manner.

Qualifications:

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in on-premises technologies such as VMWare, Fortinet, and Active Directory.
Experience with VMWare NSX and on-premises infrastructure is crucial.
Knowledge of cloud services, especially AWS.
Familiarity with CI/CD, IAC, and automation tools, particularly Terraform.

Security Expertise:

Hands-on experience with ISO27001, static code analysis, buffer overflow prevention, and penetration testing.

Problem-Solving and Automation:

Proven ability to build systems that leverage automation to identify and address issues.

Communication and Collaboration:

Excellent communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to cybersecurity challenges.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
8+ years of relevant experience in security, DevSecOps, and infrastructure management.