We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced DevOps Engineer to join our dynamic team in South-East Asia. In this critical role, you will be responsible for integrating automation and security practices within our DevOps processes across a hybrid environment that includes VMWare, Microsoft Azure , Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Kubernetes , GitHub, Microsoft Defender, and Azure DevOps . The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both development and operations, with a deep commitment to automation and security as a fundamental part of the development lifecycle. Location is optional: Sri Lanka (Colombo), Philippines (Manila) or in either of these timezones. Please apply directly on our Website: https://novustech.com.sg/jobs/devops-engineer/ Responsibilities Develop, implement, and maintain a secure, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipeline for deploying applications and systems in a hybrid environment. Work closely with development, operations, and security teams to integrate security measures seamlessly into development and deployment processes. Design and implement automation scripts for efficient deployment and operations across VMWare, Microsoft Azure, Microsoft Windows, Ubuntu, Kubernetes, GitHub, Microsoft Defender, and Azure DevOps platforms. Support the conduct of security assessments, risk analysis, and vulnerability testing at different stages of the software development lifecycle and work to remediate any issues found. Develop and enforce security best practices, secure coding standards, and guidelines for the IT and development teams. Configure and manage security tools and technologies such as Microsoft Defender and Azure Sentinel to monitor and protect against threats. Participate in the development and deployment of containerized applications using Kubernetes, ensuring security is integrated into the container lifecycle. Stay updated with the latest security threats, trends, and technologies and apply this knowledge to enhance our security posture continuously. Facilitate security training and awareness programs for development and operations teams. Work with external auditors and consultants as needed to validate security and compliance measures. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Security, or a related work experience. Minimum of 3 years of experience in a DevSecOps role, with a proven track record of developing and implementing security practices in a DevOps environment. Strong knowledge of cloud services (especially Azure), virtualization (VMWare), and containerization technologies (Kubernetes). Experience with both Windows and Linux (Ubuntu) operating systems. Proficient in using CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions) for automated deployment and testing. Solid understanding of security protocols, cryptography, authentication, authorization, and security vulnerabilities. Familiarity with security tools and services such as Microsoft Defender, Azure Security Center, and other relevant tools. Excellent scripting and automation skills (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python). Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work well in a team environment. Certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or any relevant Azure certifications are highly desirable. Show more Show less