KATIM is a leader in the development of innovative secure communication products and solutions for governments and businesses. As part of the Space & Cyber Technologies cluster at EDGE, a leading advanced technology group, KATIM provides trust in a world where cyber risks are a constant threat. The company fulfills the increasing demand for advanced cyber capabilities by delivering robust, secure, end-to-end solutions across four core business units: Networks, Ultra Secure Mobile Devices, Applications, and Satellite Communications. The talented team at KATIM approaches challenges with the energy of a start-up while maintaining the discipline of a large business to ensure effective solutions and products at scale.
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Key Responsibilities:
- DevOps Strategy & Pipeline Management: Develop and maintain the company’s DevOps strategy and roadmap aligned with business objectives and industry best practices. Design, implement, and maintain scalable and reliable CI/CD pipelines for efficient software delivery and deployment. Collaborate with development teams to embed automated testing, quality assurance, and security into the CI/CD process.
- Infrastructure & System Optimization: Continuously improve system infrastructure to enhance performance, scalability, and security. Monitor and analyze system performance, proactively identifying and resolving issues to ensure high availability. Perform regular updates and patch management to address software vulnerabilities.
- Development Environment Support: Set up and maintain development networks and workstations to meet business unit requirements. Install, upgrade, and maintain software on development servers and machines. Manage the allocation and tracking of software licenses. Execute periodic data backups and recovery procedures.
- Version Control & Repository Management: Maintain and administer GitLab and other version control repositories. Enforce best practices for version control, code review, continuous integration, and deployment workflows.
Education and Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).
- 7+ years of experience as a DevOps Engineer, preferably in a senior role.
- Strong knowledge of Windows OS, macOS, and Linux/Unix-based systems.
Proven Experience in:
- Administering Atlassian tools (Bitbucket, Jira, Confluence) – 5+ years.
- Git and Git repository management.
- Development tools (e.g., MATLAB).
- Network configuration including L2/L3 switches and routers.
- Firewall and proxy setup.
- Building and managing CI/CD pipelines with tools like Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or CircleCI.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell.
- Experience with containerization tools like Docker and orchestration platforms such as Kubernetes or AWS ECS.
- Strong understanding of Linux internals and managing large-scale virtual/physical infrastructures.
Key Skills:
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in distributed systems.
- Proven track record of working in Agile/Scrum environments and using tools like Jira and Confluence.
- Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates
Work Conditions: On-site
