Offer summary

Qualifications:

Proven experience in DevOps or SecOps roles with a focus on infrastructure management and security enhancement., Strong knowledge of technologies such as Docker Swarm, MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and NodeJS applications., Experience leading projects towards ISO 27001 certification and implementing security best practices., Familiarity with infrastructure as code tools, particularly Ansible, for automation and configuration management..

Key responsibilities:

Take ownership of bare metal server infrastructure to ensure high availability and performance.

Identify security vulnerabilities and implement best practices to enhance overall security.

Lead the technical journey towards ISO 27001 certification, including documentation and automation.

Collaborate with backend engineers to improve the security and performance of NodeJS applications.

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated and proactive DevOps / SecOps Engineer who is a strong executor and pragmatist, capable of taking ownership of our operational excellence and strengthening our security posture.
This is a unique opportunity to be a foundational member of our technical team, working closely with the CTO and backend engineers to build a robust, secure, and performant environment. Until now, these responsibilities have been shared among our backend engineers, so you'll be stepping into a critical role with significant impact.

What you will do

Infrastructure Management: Take full ownership of our bare metal server infrastructure, ensuring high availability, performance, and scalability. This includes managing and optimizing technologies such as Docker Swarm, MySQL, Elasticsearch, MongoDB, and NodeJS applications.

Security Enhancement: Significantly improve overall security by identifying vulnerabilities, implementing best practices, and continuously monitoring for threats.

ISO 27001 Certification: Lead our technical journey to ISO 27001 certification. Enhance security controls, implement automation, develop documentation, and embed long-term practices, working closely with the CTO.

Application Performance & Security (NodeJS): Collaborate closely with our backend engineering team to enhance the security and performance of our NodeJS applications. You'll contribute directly to the codebase with a focus on security improvements and performance optimization.

Infrastructure as Code: Leverage and expand our use of Ansible for infrastructure automation, configuration management, and consistent deployments.

Working at ChurchDesk

Our mission is to help churches modernize and stay connected with their communities in a rapidly changing world. As a Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company, we provide digital tools that enable churches to streamline their operations, communicate more effectively, and engage with their congregations. Over the past 15 years, we’ve grown from a startup into an international business, but there’s still a lot of work ahead. Join us to work on transformative projects, have fun, and develop both yourself and your career.

What we offer

An opportunity to make a big impact on a product that serves some of the largest and oldest institutions in the world.
A supportive, low-ceremony, and lean-process work environment.
6 weeks of paid vacation + your local public holidays to support your work-life balance.
A great social environment with annual company kick-offs, team trips, and friendly challenges like board games.

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