About AndelaAndela exists to connect brilliance and opportunity. Since 2014, we have been dedicated to breaking down global barriers and accelerating the future of work for both technologists and organizations around the world. For technologists, Andela offers competitive long-term career opportunities with leading organizations, access to a global community of professionals, and educational opportunities with leading technology providers.At Andela, we’re deeply passionate about creating long-lasting and transformative growth opportunities for all - and doing it in an E.P.I.C. way! We’re excited to continue building our remote-first team with incredible people like you. After applying for this role, you will join our Andela Community of brilliant technologists by passing a technical screening and live interview. As a community member, you’ll have access to a multitude of exclusive technologist roles. Join Andela today to access this opportunity and more in our global marketplace!Our roles are typically filled at lightning speed, so if you’re considering applying, get your application in quickly!This is a fully remote opportunity for one of our esteemed clients.Cloud & SDN Network Design: Collaborate with Network Architects to develop cloud-native and software-defined network architectures that integrate with on-premises and multi-cloud environments (AWS, Azure, GCP).Low-Level Design & Implementation: Translate high-level network architecture into detailed deployment designs, ensuring compatibility with cloud and enterprise networking technologies.SD-WAN & Hybrid Connectivity: Drive the deployment and optimization of SD-WAN solutions, interconnecting data centers, branch offices, and cloud environments with high performance and security.Network Automation & IaC: Leverage Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Terraform, Ansible, and Python to automate network configurations and deployments across cloud platforms.Security & Compliance: Ensure network designs align with security best practices (Zero Trust, SASE, IPS/IDS) and regulatory compliance (SOC 2, NIST, ISO 27001).Proof-of-Concept & Testing: Validate new network technologies, SD-WAN vendors, and cloud networking solutions through PoC initiatives, ensuring performance, scalability, and resilience.Operational Transition & Documentation: Develop comprehensive standard operating procedures (SOPs), runbooks, and knowledge transfer materials to enable seamless handoff to operational networking teams.Incident Response & Escalation Support: Provide escalated troubleshooting and support for complex network issues in hybrid cloud and SD-WAN environments.Required skills:Automation of Global Connectivity Strategy: Implement and optimize automation processes for global networking.CI/CD Pipelines: Proficiency in creating and managing robust pipelines using Azure DevOps to deploy network components.Cloud Network Management: Experienced in modifying and managing AWS VPCs and Azure V-nets.Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Advanced Terraform skills for managing existing and creating new infrastructure.API Automation: Strong capability in automating processes via APIs.Network Quality Assurance: Ensuring high-quality management and monitoring of network components, specifically utilizing Grafana.Containerization & Kubernetes: Competency with containerized environments, specifically EKS and AKS, for hosting network components.Python & Scripting Skills: Solid Python programming proficiency.Ansible Expertise: Experience in configuration management and automation with Ansible.Cloud Connectivity & VMware: Familiarity with cloud connectivity practices and VMware integration.Agile & Jira: Experience working within Agile methodologies, managing tasks, and tracking progress through Jira.DNS Management: Deep understanding and practical experience managing DNS.Infoblox: Exposure and demonstrated capability in integrating and automating Infoblox into pipelinesCloud Networking: Strong foundation in cloud-based networking concepts and practices.Overlap Hours6+ hours with ESTMain job time zoneUTC -5Location:IndiaContract Length12 months renewableFull-time contractor role (8 hours/day)At Andela, we outcompete through diversity. We know that our strengths lie in the multiplicity of talents, perspectives, backgrounds, and orientations of residents in our community and we take pride in that. Andela is committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. Each individual has the right to work in a professional atmosphere that promotes equal employment opportunities and prohibits discriminatory practices. Andela provides equal employment opportunities and workplace to all employees and applicants without regard to factors including but not limited to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy (including breastfeeding), genetic information, HIV/AIDS or any other medical status, family or parental status, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Our policies expressly prohibit any form of harassment and/or discrimination as stated above.Andela is home for all, come as you are.
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DevOps Engineer