Midlevel DevOps Engineer ( 9 months Contract) - Octopus by RTG
At a glance
Mid-level DevOps & Release role at robusta. Remote, Egypt.
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What you'll do
- Maintain on-premises servers, storage and network equipment, applying updates and patches to keep systems reliable
- Configure LAN, WAN and VPN connections, then investigate network faults and tune traffic performance
- Manage firewalls, ports and security controls, and carry out audits and vulnerability checks
- Administer user access, backups and recovery, while keeping infrastructure records current
- Support internal users and IT projects, including planning infrastructure upgrades
What you bring
- You have proven experience managing on-premises IT infrastructure
- You bring strong firewall, network security and port-configuration experience
- You have hands-on knowledge of LAN, WAN, VPN and wireless networks
- You have worked with server administration and virtualization technologies
Who this fits
This midlevel role suits someone comfortable working independently and with a team on complex, on-premises infrastructure. The position is remote and based in Cairo, Egypt, under a nine-month contract.
From the employer
About the Role
We are looking for a DevOps Engineer with a strong focus on on-premises infrastructure to join our team. You will be responsible for managing and maintaining the company’s IT infrastructure, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across systems and networks.
The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with infrastructure management, networking, and security, and is comfortable working in complex on-prem environments.
Key Responsibilities
Infrastructure Management
- Manage and maintain on-premises IT infrastructure (servers, storage, and networking equipment)
- Monitor system performance to ensure availability and reliability
- Perform regular updates, patches, and system maintenance
Network & Connectivity
- Design, implement, and manage network configurations (LAN, WAN, VPN)
- Troubleshoot and resolve connectivity and performance issues
- Monitor and optimize network traffic and performance
Firewall & Security
- Configure, manage, and monitor firewalls
- Manage port configurations and secure internal/external communication
- Implement and maintain security protocols and best practices
- Conduct regular security audits and vulnerability assessments
System Administration
- Manage user accounts, permissions, and access control
- Perform backups and recovery procedures to ensure data integrity
- Maintain documentation for infrastructure, configurations, and processes
Collaboration & Support
- Collaborate with IT teams on ongoing projects and initiatives
- Provide technical support to internal users and teams
- Support planning and implementation of infrastructure upgrades
Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field (preferred)
Experience
- Proven experience managing on-premises IT infrastructure
- Strong experience with firewalls, network security, and port configurations
- Hands-on experience with LAN, WAN, VPN, and wireless networks
- Experience with server administration and virtualization technologies
Skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Solid understanding of security protocols and best practices
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks
Nice to Have
- Certifications such as:
- CCNA
- CompTIA Network+
- CISSP
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