Security System Administration (Security Operations)
Jobs listing Security System Administration or Security Operations (SecOps) skills for PHP developers are typically found in DevOps or platform engineering environments. This role bridges the gap between development and operations, focusing on securing the underlying infrastructure that runs PHP applications. It involves managing, monitoring, and defending the entire application stack, from the operating system to the web server and database.
Securing the PHP Application Stack
A developer with SecOps skills is responsible for the operational health and security of the production environment. This includes hardening servers (e.g., a LAMP or LEMP stack), configuring firewalls, managing SSL/TLS certificates, and implementing monitoring systems to detect and respond to threats. Their goal is to create a secure and resilient platform for the PHP application to run on.
Key Responsibilities and Skills
This role requires a blend of system administration knowledge and a security-first mindset.
- Server Hardening: Applying security best practices to Linux servers, Nginx/Apache, and PHP-FPM configurations.
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Using tools like Ansible or Terraform to build and manage secure infrastructure.
- Monitoring and Logging: Setting up and managing tools for log aggregation (e.g., ELK Stack) and intrusion detection (IDS/IPS).
- Incident Response: Participating in the response to security incidents, analyzing logs, and performing forensics.
