Programming skills: Have a solid foundation in programming and be proficient in at least one programming language, such as Python, Java or Go, to write automation scripts and applications.
Automation tools: Familiar with commonly used automation tools and frameworks, such as Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Terraform, etc., for automated configuration management, deployment and infrastructure management.
System Administration: Have an in-depth understanding of operating systems (such as Linux and Windows) and be able to install, configure, maintain and troubleshoot systems.
Virtualization technology: Understand virtualization technology, such as VMware, Hyper-V or KVM, and containerization technology, such as Docker and Kubernetes, to achieve efficient management and utilization of resources.
Cloud service management: Familiar with automated services of cloud service platforms (such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Alibaba Cloud), and able to develop and deploy cloud infrastructure.
Monitoring and log analysis: Ability to use monitoring systems (such as Nagios, Zabbix, Prometheus) and log analysis tools (such as ELK Stack, Splunk) to monitor system performance and security.
Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD): Master CI/CD principles and tools (such as Jenkins, GitLab CI, CircleCI), and automate the software building, testing and deployment process.
Scripting: Ability to write Shell scripts, Python scripts, etc. to automate daily operation and maintenance tasks, such as backup, user management, service monitoring, etc.
Security knowledge: Understand network and system security best practices and be able to write secure automation scripts to protect systems from attacks.
Database management: Familiar with database management systems (such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB), and able to perform automated database maintenance and backup.
Troubleshooting: Have excellent problem-solving skills and be able to quickly locate and solve system faults.
Version control: Proficient in using version control systems (such as Git) to manage code changes and collaborative development.
Documentation writing: Ability to write clear technical documentation to record automated processes and system architecture.
Communication and coordination: Have good communication skills and teamwork spirit, and be able to communicate effectively with developers, operation and maintenance teams and management.
Continuous learning: Stay curious about new technologies and tools, continue to learn, and adapt to the rapidly changing technology environment.