SRE / IT Automation Engineer

Imperva is a multi-billion dollar cybersecurity company, that protects the world’s largest organizations from cyber-attacks. We work in a Hybrid Model from home and from the office (Tel Aviv) and We have been recognized as one of the Best 50 high-tech companies to work for in Israel 2023 by Dun & Bradstreet! Duns10-Imperva

We are seeking a skilled SRE \ IT Automation Engineer to lead our automation projects and enhance our configuration management practices. This role involves significant work with Ansible, developing and optimizing Python applications on multiple platforms, providing Python support and services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Linux environments, expertise in automation technologies, and a proven ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic team setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain automation systems to streamline operations across Imperva’s environment.
• Develop and enhance Ansible playbooks to improve configuration management and deployment processes.
• Optimize existing services (mostly written in Python), ensuring high performance and scalability.
• Provide expert guidance and support to team members on Python development and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify automation opportunities and implement robust solutions.
• Ensure continuous improvement and upkeep of automation and configuration management tools.
• Document system configurations, updates, and processes to maintain a high level of system integrity.
  
  

• 3+ years of experience as a Systems Administrator in a dynamic, automated environment.
• Strong understanding of what code is and how it works.
• Strong understanding of what configuration management is.
• Strong understanding of server environments, particularly with configuration, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
  
  

• Proven experience with configuration management tools
• Proven experience with coding languages and development of business services
• Proved experience with VMware
• Proven experience with public clouds
• Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
• Experience in a DevOps culture, working collaboratively with software development and IT operations teams.
• Certifications in Linux, AWS, or Ansible are highly regarded.
  
  

• Opportunity to work on high-impact automation projects that directly enhance operational efficiencies.
• Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in the field of automation and cloud computing.
• A collaborative work environment where knowledge sharing, and professional growth are encouraged.