Conor Appleton
About Conor Appleton
Conor Appleton is a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Egress Software Technologies, where he has worked since 2022. He has a background in infrastructure engineering and security, with previous roles at European Electronique, Next, Sytner Group, and Abtec Network Systems.
Work at Egress
Conor Appleton serves as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer at Egress Software Technologies, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing Azure and AWS infrastructure, utilizing tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Git, and SaltStack. He leads projects that include OS patching, customer upgrades, firewall management, and pipeline automation. Additionally, he oversees Zabbix monitoring of critical infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and performance.
Previous Experience in IT
Prior to his current role, Conor Appleton accumulated extensive experience in various IT positions. He worked at European Electronique as a Senior IT Technician from 2015 to 2018. Following this, he served as an Infrastructure Engineer at Abtec Network Systems from 2018 to 2019 and then at Sytner Group from 2019 to 2021. He transitioned to Next as an Infrastructure Security Engineer in 2021, where he worked until 2022.
Technical Skills and Responsibilities
Conor Appleton possesses a range of technical skills essential for his role in site reliability engineering. He is proficient in managing cloud infrastructure on Azure and AWS, employing automation tools such as Terraform and Ansible. He has automated a manual certificate renewal process, saving 10 working hours per week. Conor also writes technical documentation for internal processes and systems, ensuring clarity and consistency.
Mentorship and Team Leadership
In addition to his technical responsibilities, Conor Appleton plays a significant role in mentoring junior engineers within his team. His leadership in projects and willingness to share knowledge contributes to the development of less experienced staff, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Security Clearances and Compliance
Conor Appleton maintains SC and NPPv3 security clearances, which are essential for his work involving the CJSM platform. His responsibilities include ensuring compliance with security protocols and managing critical infrastructure monitoring, which is vital for maintaining operational integrity.