IT & Systems Engineer (DevSecOps)

West Indian Ocean Cable Company (WIOCC)

We build and operate critical infrastructure for intra-African and international connectivity, enabling your business to expand seamlessly across borders, access new markets and deliver reliable digital services at scale.

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https://www.wiocc.net/

IT & Systems Engineer (DevSecOps)

Job Objective      

Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD and GitOps pipelines that power secure, reliable, and scalable software delivery across cloud-native environments. Integrate security practices throughout the DevOps pipeline (DevSecOps), enhancing the security, efficiency, reliability, and performance of software and system deployment.

 

Reporting Line: IT Development Manager

 

Key Duties & Responsibilities

CI/CD & GitOps Delivery 

  • Design, implement, and maintain CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions to support automated software delivery
  • Implement GitOps-based deployment workflows using ArgoCD
  • Support blue/green and canary deployment strategies within Kubernetes environments 
  • Automate infrastructure provisioning using Infrastructure as Code, with Terraform preferred 
  • Support containerization and orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes; develop and maintain Kubernetes manifests for standardized deployments
  • Troubleshoot pipeline and deployment issues across environments
  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of all CI/CD processes and policies implemented

DevSecOps & Compliance Automation 

  • Integrate security tools and practices into CI/CD pipelines (DevSecOps), ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations at every stage of development and deployment
  • Integrate and maintain container and code security tools (e.g. Snyk, Aqua Security, Anchore, CodeQL)
  • Automate security testing (SAST, DAST, IAST) and vulnerability management processes
  • Collaborate with the IT team to remediate vulnerabilities and apply patches or mitigations as necessary to improve overall system security
  • Ensure compliance with industry best practices and organizational security policies

Secrets, Observability & Platform Integration 

  • Manage secrets and credentials using HashiCorp Vault or Azure Key Vault
  • Implement monitoring, logging, and performance optimization solutions to track the health of deployed services, applications, and infrastructure
  • Understand and manage the underlying IT infrastructure (servers, networking, storage, and virtualization) supporting deployed systems and platforms
  • Collaborate with development, security, and operations teams to ensure secure, scalable architectures that meet availability, performance, and maintainability requirements
  • Identify and address issues and bottlenecks in the software development lifecycle to streamline application delivery
  • Improve collaborative incident response in real time, maintaining documentation, runbooks, and modules to prepare teams for incidents

Continuous Improvement & Collaboration 

  • Participate in Agile ceremonies and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and productivity
  • Implement and maintain version control systems, configuration management tools, and other DevOps-related technologies
  • Projects and reporting as directed by the IT Development Manager / Director IT

Minimum Qualifications

  • BSc. Computer Science or equivalent from a recognised university
  • Professional certifications in IT Security (CISSP, CCSP, CISA, CISM) is a plus

Experience & Skills

  • 3+ years of experience in the field or similar roles 
  • Proficient in scripting and coding, with aptitude in languages such as Python, JavaScript, and React.js
  • A champion of change within the DevOps culture and a strong advocate for improving and automating processes
  • Able to investigate reliability or performance issues, leveraging tools to automate scanning and monitoring
  • Strong awareness of cybersecurity principles and trends, including secure coding practices, encryption, threat modelling, and vulnerability management
  • Experience with security testing tools (e.g. OWASP ZAP, Burp Suite, Nessus)
  • Familiarity with compliance frameworks and standards (e.g. GDPR, ISO 27001, NIST)
  • Able to use B/OSS tools effectively to record information accurately and concisely in a timely manner
  • Strong knowledge of DevSecOps and cloud-native tooling, including CI/CD platforms (e.g. GitHub Actions, Azure DevOps, Jenkins, GitLab CI), GitOps tools (e.g. ArgoCD), Infrastructure as Code (Terraform preferred), and containerization/orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Experience with container and code security scanning tools (e.g. Snyk, Aqua Security, Anchore, CodeQL) and secrets management solutions (e.g. HashiCorp Vault, Azure Key Vault)
  • Understanding and management of IT infrastructure, including servers, networking, storage, and virtualization, across on-premises and cloud environments
  • Strong knowledge of operating systems, networking, virtualization, and cloud platforms (Azure, GCP)

WIOCC Values

  • Integrity – We uphold transparency and honesty in all our interactions.
  • Collaboration – We believe in the power of teamwork and shared success.
  • Customer Focus – Our clients’ needs drive every decision we make.
  • Innovation – We constantly seek new approaches and creative solutions.
  • Excellence – We strive for the highest standards in everything we do.

Method of application

If you are interested and qualified, kindly submit your application via the link provided below,

https://jobs.talenthr.io/wioccgroup/it-systems-engineer-devsecops-2/174?utm_source=Jobinkenya

 

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