Senior IT Infrastructure Engineer

We are Outbrain.

We’re one of the world’s largest content recommendation platforms, delighting audiences with engaging, personalized content recommendations while serving as the primary engagement partner and platform for the world’s top digital media companies.

Outbrain is seeking an experienced Senior Infrastructure Engineer to join our global Information Technology group. Based out of our headquarters office in Israel and reporting to the IT/Security Infra manager.

We are looking for a candidate who is resourceful, bright, proactive, a go-getter who works well independently and as part of a team and is passionate about what she or he does. The candidate should be an energetic self-starter who enjoys working on operational tasks, proactive in delivering the best possible customer experience in a dynamic environment.

As a Senior Infrastructure Security Engineer at Outbrain, you will be at the forefront of securing our SaaS Cloud Infrastructure. Your role is to research, design, and implement cutting-edge security solutions that align with our policies & security standards.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Design, deploy, and maintain scalable and reliable infrastructure solutions.
Evaluate new technologies and trends in infrastructure management to recommend and implement improvements (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud).
Implement and maintain security measures to protect infrastructure and data.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to understand their requirements, provide technical guidance, and ensure successful implementation.
Stay up-to-date with industry trends and emerging technologies in Infrastructure/Platform Engineering and leverage this knowledge to drive innovation and improve processes.
Develop and maintain infrastructure automation scripts and tools to streamline deployment, configuration, and management processes

What you’ll bring:

3 + years of experience in infrastructure engineering or a related role.
Proficiency in configuring and managing Linux/Unix and Windows servers.
Experience with virtualization technologies such as VMware, Hyper-V.
Strong understanding of networking concepts and protocols (TCP/IP, DNS, DHCP, VLANs, VPN).
Hands-on experience with cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud - a must !
Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, or Bash.
Experience with configuration management tools such as Ansible, Puppet, or Chef.
Knowledge of security best practices and experience implementing security controls.
Experience investigating and responding to both external and insider threats.
Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
Strong communication and collaboration skills.
A strong proactive and “can do” approach.
A team player and a strong people person.

More than snacks!

Nearby parking place is available
Short walking distance from Sapir train station
Expand your toolbox with our mentorship program and internal learning tools
Dog friendly office
Follow your passions, visit the music and game rooms
…and of course a fully stocked kitchen!

We Recommend #LifeAtOutbrain

Outbrain is an equal employment opportunity employer and committed to diversity and inclusion at all stages of recruitment and employment.

Our company culture is welcoming, dynamic, diverse, global, and built on top performance.

Did you know "trust" is one of our core values? We apply this value to our day-to-day by working collaboratively on a global scale. With managers and teammates often sitting in other countries and time zones, we value communication, patience, and open-mindedness to all cultural backgrounds. We encourage all ideas, and everyone gets a seat at the table!

Our team is made up of individuals who are approachable, resourceful, passionate, and proactive. We foster a sense of belonging through our Employee Resource Groups –employee-led groups in which we debate topics and drive change. From OB Green (environmental), OB WE (women empowerment), OB Good (charitable initiatives) to OB4E (diversity, equity, and inclusion), you’ll be able to share your passions with likeminded people.

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