Lead Systems & DevOps Engineer (Bare-Metal, Cloud, Linux)

Lead Systems & DevOps Engineer (Bare-Metal, Cloud, Linux) Embark on a journey with Aqovia, where your client engagement and management expertise will be crucial in shaping the future of our technology solutions. About the Role Lead the technical direction of Aqovia's hybrid infrastructure by balancing self-hosted, bare-metal environments with strategic cloud deployments. You will manage the full operational lifecycle of physical and virtual assets, taking ownership of container orchestration, network configuration, and storage. By championing Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and modern observability, you will automate routine tasks and ensure a highly secure, resilient, and cost-effective production platform. Key Requirements Deep Linux Expertise: Advanced mastery of Linux ecosystems (Debian/RHEL/Arch), kernel tuning, systemd, and advanced networking (L2/L3, VLANs, WireGuard). Bare-Metal & Virtualization: Proven experience managing Type-1 hypervisors (Proxmox, ESXi) and physical hardware lifecycles (IPMI/OOB, PXE boot automation). Containers & Orchestration: Expert-level management of Docker/Podman and lightweight Kubernetes (k8s/k3s) with self-hosted ingress controllers. IaC & Automation: Extensive use of Ansible for configuration management, Terraform/OpenTofu for non-cloud provisioning, and Bash/Python for scripting. CI/CD & Observability: Hands-on experience building open-source pipelines (GitLab Runner, Gitea) and tuning monitoring stacks (Prometheus, Grafana, LGTM). Security First: Strong implementation of local security best practices (Fail2Ban, Let’s Encrypt, storage protocols like ZFS/LVM). Why Join Aqovia? Join a consultancy that champions DevOps culture and stays ahead of the curve with AI-driven productivity. If you are ready to manage high-stakes projects where finance meets cutting-edge tech, we want to talk Equal Opportunity Employer At Aqovia, we believe in the strength of diversity. We strive to reflect the varied markets we serve and foster an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to embracing all forms of diversity across our organisation. Department Engineering Role DevOps Engineer Locations Lahore Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time About Aqovia Aqovia is an international Artificial Intelligence (AI) and digital solutions specialist, combining innovative and cutting-edge technologies to provide bespoke, mission critical, and transformational solutions. Join Us - If you are passionate about technology and looking for a company that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations, we invite you to explore opportunities with us. Together, we can shape the future of tech solutions and create a workplace where everyone thrives. Founded in 2008 Co-workers 85 - 90