Security Engineer - (Reverse Proxy & Automation) - REMOTE
IBS-C
Ansprechpartner: Marco Fernando
luxembourg, Luxemburg
ITProxy-ServerDevOpsReverse Engineering Malware CertificationRoutingNGINXRemote Access ServiceAnsibleReverse EngineeringReverse-ProxyLayer 2 Tunneling ProtocolBackendGitLabGitlab-CiReverse Engineering SoftwareSplunk
Beschreibung
Job Description – L2 Engineer (Reverse Proxy & Automation)
Position Overview
We are looking for a Level 2 (L2) Engineer specialized in reverse proxy services (NGINX) and infrastructure automation. The role focuses on ensuring the reliability, performance, and automation of our reverse proxy platform while contributing to a DevOps-driven transformation.
You will work in a CI/CD-driven environment, tightly integrated with NetBox (CMDB), Ansible automation, and GitLab pipelines.
Key Responsibilities
Operations & Support (L2)
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Handle incidents, requests, and problem management related to reverse proxy services
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Perform root cause analysis and implement sustainable fixes
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Support L1 teams with clear SOPs and escalation guidance
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Ensure service availability, performance, and security compliance
Reverse Proxy Management
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Configure and operate NGINX-based reverse proxy services
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Implement:
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URL routing and rewriting
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SSL/TLS termination
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Load balancing strategies
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Security controls (headers, filtering, basic WAF logic apache/modsec)
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Troubleshoot:
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HTTP errors (4xx / 5xx)
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Backend connectivity issues
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Performance bottlenecks
Automation & DevOps
Sensitivity Label: General
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Develop and maintain Ansible playbooks and roles
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Automate:
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NGINX configuration deployment
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Service provisioning and updates
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Integrate automation workflows with:
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NetBox (source of truth)
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GitLab CI/CD pipelines
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Unit tests
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Ensure compliance checks are enforced before deployments
CMDB & Data-Driven Infrastructure
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Use NetBox as the central system of record
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Maintain accurate:
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Service definitions
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Dependencies (consumer/producer model)
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Contribute to data quality and automation consistency
CI/CD & Version Control
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Work with GitLab for:
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Source control
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Merge requests and code reviews
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CI/CD pipelines
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Contribute to:
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Automated testing (linting, validation)
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Release management processes
Required Skills
Sensitivity Label: General
Core Technical Skills
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Strong experience with NGINX (reverse proxy):
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Routing, upstreams, SSL, debugging
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Good knowledge of HTTP/HTTPS protocols
Automation & Scripting
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Python (scripting, API interactions, tooling)
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Ansible (playbooks, roles, automation design)
Infrastructure & Tools
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Experience with NetBox (or similar CMDB / source of truth)
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Strong experience with GitLab:
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Git workflows
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CI/CD pipelines
Troubleshooting & Operations
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Solid understanding of:
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Linux systems
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Networking fundamentals (TCP/IP, DNS, TLS)
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Ability to analyze logs and metrics
Nice to Have
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Experience with:
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Reverse proxy migration (e.g., Bluecoat ? NGINX)
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Containerized environments (Docker / Kubernetes)
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WAF technologies (ModSecurity or equivalent)
Sensitivity Label: General
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Familiarity with:
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ITIL processes (Incident, Problem, Change)
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Monitoring tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Splunk)
Soft Skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
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Ability to work in a DevOps culture (automation first)
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Clear communication with L1, L3, and stakeholders
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Ability to document and structure knowledge (SOPs, runbooks)
What We Offer
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A modern DevOps environment with high automation maturity
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Opportunity to work on:
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Large-scale reverse proxy platforms
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CI/CD and infrastructure-as-code transformation
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A strong focus on:
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automation
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service standardization
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continuous improvement
Typical Profile
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3–7 years’ experience in system/network engineering or DevOps
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Experience in production environments (L2/L3 support)
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Strong interest in automation and service industrialization