Infrastructure Developer

Roles and responsibilities

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or Network Security
  

Required Experience

• Fresh graduates.
  

Required Skills

• Service Now, Solar wind, L1 system.

• 1. Hardware Infrastructure

  This includes all the physical components that make up the computing environment, such as:

• Servers: Physical or virtual machines that provide processing power to run applications and services.
• Storage Systems: Hardware used to store data, such as hard drives, SSDs, and storage area networks (SANs).
• Networking Equipment: Routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers that enable communication and data flow between servers, devices, and external networks.
• Data Centers: Large facilities housing servers and other hardware to support large-scale applications and databases.
• End-User Devices: Laptops, desktops, mobile devices, and other endpoints that employees or customers use to access digital services.

• 2. Software Infrastructure

  Software infrastructure supports the hardware and provides functionality for application development, deployment, and management. This includes:

• Operating Systems: Software that manages hardware resources and enables applications to run (e.g., Linux, Windows Server, macOS).
• Virtualization: Technologies that allow multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical machine (e.g., VMware, Hyper-V, KVM).
• Containerization: Tools like Docker and Kubernetes allow for lightweight, isolated application environments that can be easily deployed and scaled.
• Middleware: Software that enables communication between different applications or between applications and databases (e.g., message queues, API gateways).

• 3. Network Infrastructure

  Network infrastructure encompasses everything that allows devices to connect and communicate with each other:

• Local Area Networks (LANs): Networks within a single location, typically a building or campus, connecting devices like computers, servers, and printers.
• Wide Area Networks (WANs): Networks that cover larger geographic areas, such as connecting multiple office locations or data centers.
• Cloud Infrastructure: Platforms like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud that provide scalable, on-demand computing resources.
• VPNs: Virtual Private Networks that provide secure, encrypted connections over public networks (e.g., the internet).
• Firewalls & Security: Devices and software that protect the network from unauthorized access and attacks.

• 4. Cloud Infrastructure

  Cloud computing provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, allowing businesses to scale operations dynamically. Key components of cloud infrastructure include:

• Cloud Service Models:
  • Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS): Provides virtualized hardware resources such as servers, storage, and networking (e.g., Amazon EC2, Google Compute Engine).
  • Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS): Provides platforms for developing, running, and managing applications without dealing with underlying hardware (e.g., Google App Engine, AWS Elastic Beanstalk).
  • Software-as-a-Service (SaaS): Cloud-hosted software applications that are accessible through a browser (e.g., Google Workspace, Salesforce).
• Cloud Storage: Scalable storage solutions like AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage, and Azure Blob Storage.
• Cloud Databases: Managed database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL Database) that eliminate the need for hardware management and maintenance.

Desired candidate profile

• Scalability: The ability of an infrastructure to grow or shrink according to demand, enabling businesses to handle increased load without performance degradation.
• High Availability: Ensuring systems are designed with redundancy and fault tolerance so that they remain operational even during hardware or software failures.
• Disaster Recovery: Planning and infrastructure to recover from unexpected events, ensuring minimal downtime and data loss.
• Automation: Using tools and scripts to automate infrastructure management tasks, such as provisioning, configuration, and monitoring.
• Virtualization & Cloud Computing: Virtualization allows multiple virtual machines (VMs) to run on a single physical machine. Cloud computing enables scalable, on-demand infrastructure resources, minimizing physical hardware dependency.

Career Paths in Infrastructure

1. Infrastructure Engineer: Focuses on the design, deployment, and maintenance of physical and virtual infrastructure, including servers, storage, and networking.
2. Cloud Architect: Specializes in designing and managing cloud infrastructure solutions, working with cloud service providers like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
3. Network Engineer: Handles the design and optimization of networks, including local area networks (LANs), wide area networks (WANs), and cloud networks.
4. Systems Administrator: Responsible for maintaining and supporting operating systems, applications, and servers in an organization’s infrastructure.
5. DevOps Engineer: Bridges the gap between software development and IT operations, focusing on automating infrastructure deployment and improving development efficiency.
6. Database Administrator (DBA): Manages the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems, ensuring data availability and integrity.