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-prem servers, storage and network equipment, and handle updates, patches and routine upkeep
- Check system performance and reliability, then address issues affecting availability
- Set up LAN, WAN and VPN networks, troubleshoot connection problems, and tune traffic
- Manage firewalls, ports, access controls, backups and recovery, while carrying out security reviews
- Document infrastructure changes and support internal users, IT projects and infrastructure upgrades
What you bring
- You have hands-on experience managing on-premises IT infrastructure
- You have strong firewall, network security and port-management experience
- You have worked with LAN, WAN, VPN and wireless networks, plus server administration and virtualization
- You can troubleshoot independently and communicate clearly while handling several tasks with care
Who this fits
This role suits a midlevel DevOps engineer comfortable working directly with on-premises infrastructure and balancing independent work with IT team collaboration. The position is listed as remote in Cairo, Egypt, and as 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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