Cybersecurity and Platform Engineer

Join to apply for the Cybersecurity and Platform Engineer role at Alpian Bank. We are seeking a Cybersecurity and Platform Engineer to help design, build, and maintain secure, scalable infrastructure for our applications. You'll play a key role in embedding security into every stage of the platform lifecycle—from design to deployment—while enabling fast, reliable software delivery through IaC, containerization, and CI/CD. This position supports high system performance and availability, with a focus on automation, resilience, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities
* Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Design, implement, and manage cloud infrastructure primarily using Terraform (or equivalent) in GCP and Azure environments.
* Containerization & Orchestration: Deploy, manage, and optimize containerized workloads using Kubernetes (GKE) and Docker.
* CI/CD Pipelines: Build, maintain, and enhance Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery pipelines (e.g., using ArgoCD, GitLab CI, or similar) to automate software deployment and integration.
* Platform Optimization & Observability: Implement and manage monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack) to ensure platform performance, reliability, and provide actionable insights.
* System Reliability & Scalability: Contribute to ensuring high availability, scalability, and reliability of core platform services.
* Collaboration & Support: Work closely with development teams to understand their infrastructure needs, provide self-service capabilities, and troubleshoot platform-related issues.
* Automation: Identify opportunities for and implement automation of operational tasks to improve efficiency and reduce manual effort.
* Documentation: Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for platform architecture, configurations, and operational procedures. Skills & RequirementsTechnical Skills (Required):
* 3+ years of hands-on experience in a Platform Engineering, DevOps, or similar role.
* Solid experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools, especially Terraform.
* Proficiency in managing containerized workloads using Docker and Kubernetes (experience with GKE is a plus).
* Demonstrated experience in implementing and managing CI/CD pipelines (e.g., ArgoCD, Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions).
* Practical experience with at least one major cloud provider (GCP or Azure).
* Familiarity with monitoring, logging, and observability tools (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK).
* Proficiency in at least one scripting language (e.g., Python, Go, Bash).
* Strong understanding of Linux operating systems. Preferred Skills (Highly Valued):
* Experience with multiple cloud providers (GCP and Azure).
* Familiarity with Entra ID and core Identity and Access Management (IAM) concepts.
* Knowledge of networking concepts (VPC, subnets, routing). Cybersecurity Skills (A Strong Plus):
* Understanding of basic cloud security principles and best practices.
* Familiarity with container security concepts (e.g., image scanning).
* Awareness of secure coding practices and common web application vulnerabilities (e.g., OWASP Top 10).
* Basic understanding of security monitoring and logging.
* Experience deploying and utilizing Microsoft Purview (DLP).
* Any experience with endpoint management tools (e.g., Intune, Jamf) from a platform perspective (e.g., ensuring platform compatibility). Experience & Qualifications
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
* Strong problem-solving skills with a logical and analytical approach.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, able to work effectively within a team and with other departments.
* A proactive mindset, with a desire to learn new technologies and continuously improve processes.
* Fluent in English and Italian. Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level Employment type
* Full-time Job function
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