DevOps Engineer

About GWC Networks

GWC Networks is a specialist IT & Cybersecurity systems integrator based in Dubai and India. We deliver cutting‑edge solutions to safeguard businesses from network outages and cyber threats. Partnering with leading vendors like SolarWinds, Group‑IB, GTB, OneLogin, KnowBe4, OpenText, ManageEngine, and more, we help organizations maintain secure, resilient IT environments.

Note:

This role is based in Dubai on a 1‑year contract (extendable). We provide visa and airfare, while all other allowances are included in the salary. Please apply only if you are willing to relocate to Dubai.

Role: DevOps Engineer

We’re seeking a dynamic, results‑driven DevOps Engineer to design, build, and maintain CI/CD pipelines; automate infrastructure deployment; and ensure the reliability, scalability, and security of our IT environments. You’ll collaborate closely with development, operations, and security teams to streamline software delivery processes.

Key Responsibilities

• CI/CD Pipeline Management: Design, build, and maintain automated CI/CD pipelines (e.g., Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, Azure DevOps).
• Infrastructure as Code : Implement and manage infrastructure using tools like Terraform, Ansible, or CloudFormation.
• Cloud Infrastructure Management: Deploy, manage, and optimize services on Azure, AWS, or GCP.
• Monitoring and Logging: Set up comprehensive monitoring/logging with tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or the ELK Stack.
• Automation and Scripting: Develop scripts (Python, Bash, PowerShell) to streamline deployments and boost system resilience.
• Collaboration: Partner with development, QA, security, and IT teams to enhance deployment workflows and improve performance.
• Security: Integrate security best practices into CI/CD workflows and infrastructure configuration.
• Incident Management: Participate in resolving incidents, ensuring minimal downtime and swift recovery.
• Documentation: Maintain detailed documentation of processes, configurations, and best practices.

Experience: 7–10 years in DevOps or similar roles, with deep expertise in CI/CD, automation, cloud platforms, containerization, and scripting.

Education: Bachelor’s degree (e.g., Computer Science, IT, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering); a relevant Master’s is a plus.

Requirements:

• Design, deploy, configure, and maintain enterprise-grade network infrastructure (LAN/WAN, routing, switching).
• Implement and manage firewall, VPN, anti-spam, and web-filtering solutions.
• Monitor network performance; optimize configurations; troubleshoot incidents and outages.
• Collaborate with security and IT teams on network segmentation, access control, and security hardening.
• Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and patch/update cycles.
• Create and maintain technical documentation: network diagrams, configurations, change logs, SOPs.
• Provide escalation-level support for network incidents, coordinate resolution with vendors.
• Participate in design reviews, vendor evaluations, and proof-of-concept trials.
• Train internal IT staff on network best practices, policies, and tools.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package based on experience and skillset.
• 12‑month contract with the possibility to extend based on performance and business needs.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge cloud security projects.
• Exposure to global clients and enterprise environments.
• Collaborative and growth‑driven work culture.
• Visa and airfare provided; all other allowances included in salary.

Industry

• Computer and Network Security

Employment Type

Contract

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package based on experience and skillset.
• 12‑month contract with the possibility to extend based on performance and business needs.
• Opportunities to work on cutting‑edge cloud security projects.
• Exposure to global clients and enterprise environments.
• Collaborative and growth‑driven work culture.
• Visa and airfare provided; all other allowances included in salary.