AutoZone

Summary

AutoZone is looking for an experienced Senior Systems Engineer as a Senior Engineer for Layer 7, you will be responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining Layer 7 solutions for our organization. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to develop scalable and secure Layer 7 architectures, troubleshoot issues, and optimize performance.

The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Layer 7 technologies and possess excellent problem-solving and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement Layer 7 solutions to meet business requirements, ensuring high availability, scalability, and security.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements for Layer 7 architectures.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation, including architectural diagrams, configurations, and procedures.

• Troubleshoot and resolve complex issues related to Layer 7 services, collaborating with other teams as needed.

• Optimize performance and scalability of Layer 7 solutions, monitoring and tuning them to meet service level objectives.

• Stay up to date with industry trends and emerging technologies in Layer 7 space, evaluating their applicability to our environment.

• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.

• Participate in the planning and execution of disaster recovery and business continuity strategies for Layer 7 services.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth integration of Layer 7 solutions with other systems and services.

• Conduct periodic security assessments and audits of Layer 7 infrastructure, implementing necessary controls and remediation plans Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• 6 to 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Layer 7 solutions in a large-scale production environment.

• Strong expertise in Layer 7 protocols and technologies such as HTTP, SSL/TLS, API gateways, load balancers, and reverse proxies.

• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python, with experience in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.

• Experience with Layer 7 solutions, including but not limited to APIGEE, NGINX, Apache HTTP Server, and Kong.

• Solid understanding of network protocols and concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and switching.

• Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices in Layer 7 environments, including web application security and authentication mechanisms.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues efficiently.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator, or related certifications are a plus.

• Strong knowledge in monitoring tools such as Dynatrace, Elastic Search, Splunk or APPD.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.

• 6 to 8 years of experience in designing, implementing, and supporting Layer 7 solutions in a large-scale production environment.

• Strong expertise in Layer 7 protocols and technologies such as HTTP, SSL/TLS, API gateways, load balancers, and reverse proxies.

• Proficient in programming languages such as Java, C++, or Python, with experience in scripting languages (e.g., Bash, PowerShell) for automation tasks.

• Experience with Layer 7 solutions, including but not limited to F5 BIG-IP, NGINX, Apache HTTP Server, and Kong.

• Solid understanding of network protocols and concepts, including TCP/IP, DNS, routing, and switching.

• Strong knowledge of security principles and best practices in Layer 7 environments, including web application security and authentication mechanisms.

• Experience with cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, GCP) and container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes) is a plus.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex issues efficiently.

• Effective communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams.

• Certifications such as Certified in APIGEE, Certified Kubernetes Administrator, GCP or related certifications are a plus.