About this Platform DevOps Engineer role at D Fendsolutions
As a Platform DevOps Engineer, you will be a key technical contributor to the platform connectivity and foundational infrastructure for our cutting-edge drone detection, tracking, and mitigation solutions. Your primary objective is to ensure seamless system functionality and reliability. You will take a hands-on approach to configuring, managing, and troubleshooting complex, multi-disciplinary systems, enabling a rapid response to emerging drone technologies.
Acting as a vital technical bridge between Software, Hardware, Algorithms, and QA engineering, this role requires a highly analytical mindset. Relying on your Linux expertise, networking knowledge, and strong Python/Bash scripting skills, you will diagnose system bottlenecks, harmonize disparate components, and resolve critical issues during the development and deployment phases.
Key Responsibilities:
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Hands-On Interoperability: Take ownership of connecting and harmonizing multi-disciplinary systems (SW, HW, Algorithms), ensuring they operate seamlessly in real-world scenarios.
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Advanced Troubleshooting: Act as the first line of defense for complex system-level issues. Diagnose and resolve communication, networking, and OS-level bottlenecks to keep development and deployment moving.
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Linux Administration: Administer, harden, and optimize our standalone systems, acting as the team's go-to expert for OS-level configurations.
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Automation & Scripting: Write clean, reliable Python and Bash scripts to automate provisioning,configuration, diagnostic testing, and system setups.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with developers,automation and manual QA engineers and other teams to bridge technical gaps, reproduce bugs, and solve problems on the spot.
Requirements:
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Experience: 3 years of hands-on experience in Linux system administration, platform engineering, or technical operations within a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
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Relentless Problem Solver: Exceptional ability to jump into unfamiliar systems, trace issues to their root cause, and independently implement robust fixes.
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Linux Mastery: Extensive, hands-on experience administering, configuring, and troubleshooting Linux operating systems (specifically Ubuntu), including file systems, permissions, and process management.
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Networking Expertise: Deep practical knowledge of networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, UDP, routing, firewalls) and hands-on experience with network analysis tools (e.g., Wireshark, tcpdump).
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Scripting Proficiency: Strong coding skills in Python and Bash for system automation, log analysis, and diagnostics.
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Containerization: Practical experience deploying and troubleshooting Docker containers.
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Version Control & Tooling: Proficiency with Git and familiarity with navigating/troubleshooting basic CI/CD pipelines.
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Soft Skills: Outstanding team player with a "roll up your sleeves" attitude, a high sense of urgency, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Advantages:
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Experience setting up and using system monitoring tools to discover and track system bottlenecks and bugs
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Background in RF, radar, or embedded hardware systems.
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Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
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Familiarity with cybersecurity or defense tech industries.
