Lead Administrator - L1

Role Purpose:GCP Cloud

We are seeking a Cloud DevOps Engineer with hands-on experience in cloud-native environments and preferably a strong working knowledge of Wiz Cloud Native Application Protection. You will be responsible for reliable delivery of Wiz capabilities and supporting Wiz integration with HSBC cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure, AliCloud) and containers infrastructure. This is a cross-functional role that bridges DevOps and Security, enabling secure and compliant cloud deployment and increased visibility of cloud and containers security posture.
Key ResponsibilitiesWiz management plane: delivery and management to automate day-to-day operations user onboarding, wiz policy and settings updates, migration between Wiz tenants, automate Wiz integration with cloud and containers platforms.Wiz Integration & Management: onboard new cloud and containers accounts into Wiz, recipes for integrating Wiz with CI/CD pipeline, containers registry, ticketing systems.Implement custom Wiz reports for different stakeholders by leveraging Wiz API and Graph using GraphLQ, Python etc.Build and maintain infrastructure-as-code for Wiz deployments and configurations.Contribute to security runbooks, incident response, and policy-as-code documentation.Responsible for updating and patching Wiz management plane software and infrastructure.Support integration efforts with downstream reporting tools by provisioning and maintaining service accounts and APIs catalogue needed.Key requirements1. Experience in building management plane for IT systems on cloud platforms to monitor system health using gitOps and CICD pipelines, preferably using Google technology, e.g. CloudRun2. Experience in process automation for making changes to Wiz platform e.g. create new roles, updating roles, automate users onboarding3. Strong scripting or coding skills (Pythons, Go, etc..) to implement custom report and API in Wiz for vulnerability scanning reporting, configuration baseline, and runtime security4. Proficiency with at least one major cloud provider (GCP, AWS)5. Infrastructure-as-Code (iac) experience with terraform, Helm6. Experience in CICD tools (GitHub Actions, Jenkins, CloudRun, AWS system manager)7. Experience in debugging and troubleshooting for Wiz related issues

Do

• Provide adequate support in architecture planning, migration & installation for new projects in own tower (platform/dbase/ middleware/ backup)
  • Lead the structural/ architectural design of a platform/ middleware/ database/ back up etc. according to various system requirements to ensure a highly scalable and extensible solution
  • Conduct technology capacity planning by reviewing the current and future requirements
  • Utilize and leverage the new features of all underlying technologies to ensure smooth functioning of the installed databases and applications/ platforms, as applicable
  • Strategize & implement disaster recovery plans and create and implement backup and recovery plans
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the tower
  • Manage day-to-day operations by troubleshooting any issues, conducting root cause analysis (RCA) and developing fixes to avoid similar issues.
  • Plan for and manage upgradations, migration, maintenance, backup, installation and configuration functions for own tower
  • Review the technical performance of own tower and deploy ways to improve efficiency, fine tune performance and reduce performance challenges
  • Develop shift roster for the team to ensure no disruption in the tower
  • Create and update SOPs, Data Responsibility Matrices, operations manuals, daily test plans, data architecture guidance etc.
  • Provide weekly status reports to the client leadership team, internal stakeholders on database activities w.r.t. progress, updates, status, and next steps
  • Leverage technology to develop Service Improvement Plan (SIP) through automation and other initiatives for higher efficiency and effectiveness

Team Management

• Resourcing
  • Forecast talent requirements as per the current and future business needs
  • Hire adequate and right resources for the team
  • Train direct reportees to make right recruitment and selection decisions
• Talent Management
  • Ensure 100% compliance to Wipros standards of adequate onboarding and training for team members to enhance capability & effectiveness
  • Build an internal talent pool of HiPos and ensure their career progression within the organization
  • Promote diversity in leadership positions
• Performance Management
  • Set goals for direct reportees, conduct timely performance reviews and appraisals, and give constructive feedback to direct reports.
  • Ensure that organizational programs like Performance Nxt are well understood and that the team is taking the opportunities presented by such programs to their and their levels below
• Employee Satisfaction and Engagement
  • Lead and drive engagement initiatives for the team
  • Track team satisfaction scores and identify initiatives to build engagement within the team
  • Proactively challenge the team with larger and enriching projects/ initiatives for the organization or team
  • Exercise employee recognition and appreciation