🎯 인프라 엔지니어 영어 면접 단어집

📑 목차


1. 기본 인프라 용어

💡 하드웨어 및 서버

영어한국어예문
Infrastructure인프라”I have experience building infrastructure at scale.”
Server서버”We have over 100 servers in our production environment.”
Data Center데이터 센터”Our data center is located in multiple regions.”
On-premise온프레미스”We’re migrating from on-premise to the cloud.”
Virtual Machine (VM)가상 머신”I use VMs for development environments.”
Bare Metal베어메탈Bare metal servers offer better performance for our workload.”
Scalability확장성Scalability is crucial for our growing user base.”
Availability가용성”We aim for 99.99% availability.”
Reliability신뢰성”System reliability is our top priority.”
Uptime가동 시간”Our system maintains 99.9% uptime.”
Downtime다운타임”We experienced significant downtime last week.”
Redundancy중복성Redundancy ensures system availability during failures.”
High Availability (HA)고가용성”We implemented High Availability architecture.”
Disaster Recovery (DR)재해 복구Disaster Recovery planning is essential.”
Load Balancer로드 밸런서”The load balancer distributes traffic across servers.”
Reverse Proxy리버스 프록시”Nginx acts as a reverse proxy for our application.”

💡 운영체제

영어한국어예문
Operating System (OS)운영체제”I’m proficient in Linux operating systems.”
Linux리눅스”I have extensive experience with Linux administration.”
Kernel커널”The kernel manages system resources.”
Process프로세스”We need to monitor running processes.”
Thread스레드”Each thread executes independently.”
Daemon데몬”The daemon runs in the background.”
Service서비스”We need to restart the service.”
Systemd시스템드”We use systemd for service management.”

2. 클라우드 관련

💡 클라우드 기본

영어한국어예문
Cloud Computing클라우드 컴퓨팅”I specialize in cloud computing.”
Public Cloud퍼블릭 클라우드”We use public cloud services like AWS.”
Private Cloud프라이빗 클라우드”We maintain our own private cloud.”
Hybrid Cloud하이브리드 클라우드”Our hybrid cloud architecture combines both.”
Multi-cloud멀티 클라우드”We adopt a multi-cloud strategy.”
IaaS (Infrastructure as a Service)인프라형 서비스”AWS EC2 is an IaaS offering.”
PaaS (Platform as a Service)플랫폼형 서비스”We use Heroku as our PaaS.”
SaaS (Software as a Service)소프트웨어형 서비스”Gmail is a popular SaaS example.”
Serverless서버리스”We implemented our API using serverless functions.”
Auto Scaling오토 스케일링Auto scaling handles traffic spikes automatically.”
Elastic탄력적”Our infrastructure is elastic and adapts to demand.”

💡 AWS 관련

영어한국어예문
EC2 (Elastic Compute Cloud)EC2”I manage EC2 instances for our web servers.”
S3 (Simple Storage Service)S3”We store static assets in S3.”
RDS (Relational Database Service)RDS”Our database runs on RDS.”
VPC (Virtual Private Cloud)VPC”We isolated resources in a VPC.”
Subnet서브넷”We divided our VPC into multiple subnets.”
Security Group보안 그룹Security groups control inbound and outbound traffic.”
IAM (Identity and Access Management)IAM”We use IAM for access control.”
EKS (Elastic Kubernetes Service)EKS”We run Kubernetes on EKS.”
Lambda람다”We use Lambda for event-driven processing.”
CloudWatch클라우드워치”We monitor metrics with CloudWatch.”
Route 53라우트 53”Our DNS is managed by Route 53.”
CloudFront클라우드프론트CloudFront delivers content globally with low latency.”

💡 GCP 관련

영어한국어예문
Compute Engine컴퓨트 엔진”We use Compute Engine for our VMs.”
Cloud Storage클라우드 스토리지”Objects are stored in Cloud Storage.”
Cloud SQL클라우드 SQL”Our database is managed by Cloud SQL.”
GKE (Google Kubernetes Engine)GKE”We deploy to GKE for Kubernetes management.”
VPC NetworkVPC 네트워크”Our VPC Network provides private connectivity.”
Cloud Run클라우드 런”We use Cloud Run for serverless containers.”
Cloud Functions클라우드 함수스”Event-driven logic runs on Cloud Functions.”

3. 컨테이너/쿠버네티스

💡 컨테이너 기본

영어한국어예문
Container컨테이너”We package applications in containers.”
Docker도커”I’m proficient in Docker.”
Image이미지”We build Docker images for deployment.”
Container Registry컨테이너 레지스트리”We push images to the container registry.”
Orchestration오케스트레이션Orchestration manages container lifecycle.”

💡 쿠버네티스 기본

영어한국어예문
Kubernetes쿠버네티스”I have 3 years of Kubernetes experience.”
K8sK8s (쿠버네티스 약어)“I deploy to K8s clusters daily.”
Cluster클러스터”We have a production cluster with 10 nodes.”
Node노드”Each node runs multiple pods.”
Pod포드”The application runs in a pod.”
Deployment디플로이먼트”I manage deployments using Deployment resources.”
Service서비스”The Service exposes pods to the network.”
Ingress인그레스Ingress manages external access to services.”
ConfigMap컨피그맵”We store configuration in ConfigMaps.”
Secret시크릿”Sensitive data is stored in Secrets.”
Namespace네임스페이스”We separate environments using namespaces.”
Persistent Volume (PV)퍼시스턴트 볼륨Persistent volumes provide storage.”
Persistent Volume Claim (PVC)퍼시스턴트 볼륨 클레임”Pods request storage through PVCs.”

💡 쿠버네티스 고급

영어한국어예문
ReplicaSet레플리카셋ReplicaSets maintain pod replicas.”
StatefulSet스테이트풀셋”We use StatefulSets for stateful applications.”
DaemonSet데몬셋DaemonSets run one pod per node.”
JobJobs run tasks to completion.”
CronJob크론잡CronJobs schedule periodic tasks.”
Horizontal Pod Autoscaler (HPA)HPAHPA automatically scales pods.”
Vertical Pod Autoscaler (VPA)VPAVPA adjusts pod resource requests.”
Helm헬름”We use Helm for package management.”
Helm Chart헬름 차트”We maintain Helm charts for our applications.”

4. 네트워크

💡 네트워크 기본

영어한국어예문
Network네트워크”I troubleshoot network issues.”
IP AddressIP 주소”The server’s IP address changed.”
Subnet Mask서브넷 마스크”We configured the subnet mask correctly.”
Gateway게이트웨이”Traffic passes through the gateway.”
DNS (Domain Name System)DNS”We have DNS resolution issues.”
DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)DHCPDHCP assigns IP addresses automatically.”
VLAN (Virtual LAN)VLAN”We separate departments using VLANs.”
VPN (Virtual Private Network)VPN”We connect to our network via VPN.”
Firewall방화벽”The firewall blocked the connection.”
NAT (Network Address Translation)NATNAT translates private IPs to public IPs.”

💡 네트워크 프로토콜

영어한국어예문
TCP/IPTCP/IP”The application uses TCP/IP.”
UDP (User Datagram Protocol)UDP”We use UDP for real-time streaming.”
HTTP/HTTPSHTTP/HTTPS”The API serves over HTTPS.”
SSL/TLSSSL/TLS”We enable TLS encryption.”
SSH (Secure Shell)SSH”I connect to servers via SSH.”
FTP (File Transfer Protocol)FTP”We use SFTP for secure file transfer.”
WebSocket웹소켓”Real-time updates use WebSocket.”

💡 네트워크 고급

영어한국어예문
Latency지연 시간”We reduced latency by using CDNs.”
Throughput처리량”The system achieves high throughput.”
Bandwidth대역폭”We need more bandwidth for the service.”
Packet Loss패킷 손실”We’re experiencing packet loss.”
Jitter지터Jitter affects voice quality.”
Routing라우팅Routing determines packet paths.”
Switch스위치”The network switch failed.”
Router라우터”We upgraded the router firmware.”
CDN (Content Delivery Network)CDN”We use a CDN for global content delivery.”
Load Balancing로드 밸런싱Load balancing distributes traffic evenly.”

5. 보안

💡 보안 기본

영어한국어예문
Security보안Security is our top priority.”
Authentication인증”We implement multi-factor authentication.”
Authorization권한 부여Authorization controls access to resources.”
Encryption암호화”All data is encrypted at rest and in transit.”
Decryption복호화”The key handles decryption.”
SSL/TLS CertificateSSL/TLS 인증서”We renewed our SSL certificate.”
Private Key개인 키”The private key must be kept secure.”
Public Key공개 키”We share the public key with clients.”
Hashing해싱”Passwords are stored using hashing.”
Salt솔트”We add a salt to password hashes.”
Token토큰”Users authenticate with JWT tokens.”
Session세션”We manage user sessions securely.”
Cookie쿠키”The cookie contains the session ID.”

💡 보안 고급

영어한국어예문
Vulnerability취약점”We fixed a critical vulnerability.”
Patch패치”We applied security patches.”
Intrusion Detection System (IDS)침입 탐지 시스템IDS monitors suspicious activity.”
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)침입 방지 시스템IPS blocks malicious traffic.”
DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service)DDoS”We mitigated a DDoS attack.”
Penetration Testing침투 테스트”We conduct annual penetration testing.”
Security Audit보안 감사”The security audit revealed issues.”
Compliance컴플라이언스”We maintain compliance with regulations.”
GDPRGDPR”We comply with GDPR requirements.”
SOC 2SOC 2”We’re working on SOC 2 certification.”

6. 모니터링/운영

💡 모니터링 기본

영어한국어예문
Monitoring모니터링”We use comprehensive monitoring tools.”
Logging로깅Logging helps us debug issues.”
Metrics메트릭”We track key metrics for performance.”
Alert알림”We receive alerts for critical issues.”
Dashboard대시보드”The dashboard shows real-time metrics.”
Uptime Monitor가동 시간 모니터Uptime monitors track service availability.”
Performance Monitoring성능 모니터링Performance monitoring identifies bottlenecks.”

💡 도구 및 기술

영어한국어예문
Prometheus프로메테우스”We use Prometheus for metrics collection.”
Grafana그라파나”We visualize data in Grafana dashboards.”
ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana)ELK 스택”We use the ELK stack for log analysis.”
Loki로키Loki provides lightweight log aggregation.”
Jaeger제이거”We trace requests with Jaeger.”
Zipkin집킨”Distributed tracing uses Zipkin.”
New Relic뉴렐릭”We monitor APM with New Relic.”
Datadog데이터독Datadog provides infrastructure monitoring.”

💡 운영 용어

영어한국어예문
Deployment배포”We have automated deployments.”
Release릴리스”The new release includes bug fixes.”
Rollback롤백”We performed a rollback after the issue.”
Rollout롤아웃”We’re doing a gradual rollout.”
Canary Deployment카나리 배포Canary deployment tests new versions safely.”
Blue-Green Deployment블루-그린 배포”We use blue-green deployment for zero downtime.”
CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment)CI/CD”We automated CI/CD pipelines.”
Pipeline파이프라인”The CI/CD pipeline runs tests automatically.”
Build빌드”The build failed due to syntax errors.”
Test테스트”We write automated tests for all code.”
Integration Test통합 테스트Integration tests verify component interactions.”
Unit Test단위 테스트Unit tests check individual functions.”
Code Review코드 리뷰”All changes go through code review.”
Pull Request (PR)풀 리퀘스트”I submitted a PR for the feature.”
Merge Request (MR)머지 리퀘스트”The MR was approved and merged.”

7. 면접 질문 및 답변 템플릿

💡 자기소개

Q: “Tell me about yourself.”

답변 예시

“Hello, I’m [이름]. I have [숫자] years of experience in infrastructure engineering. I specialize in [기술 스택, 예: Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform]. In my previous role, I [주요 성과]. I’m passionate about [관심 분야] and I’m excited about this opportunity because [지원 동기].”

Q: “Walk me through your resume.”

답변 예시

“I started my career at [회사명] as a [직책], where I learned [주요 배움]. Then I moved to [회사명] as a [직책], where I led [프로젝트]. Most recently, I worked at [회사명] as a [직책], where I [마지막 역할의 주요 업무].”

💡 기술 질문

Q: “What is your experience with cloud platforms?”

답변 예시

“I have extensive experience with AWS and GCP. I’ve designed and managed [구체적인 예시]. I’m certified in [자격증] and I’m familiar with various cloud services including EC2, S3, VPC, and Kubernetes.”

Q: “How do you handle infrastructure as code?”

답변 예시

“I use Terraform for IaC. I follow best practices like module reusability, state management, and version control. I’ve implemented [구체적인 예시] using Terraform, which improved [개선된 점].”

Q: “How do you approach debugging production issues?”

답변 예시

“When debugging production issues, I first gather information from logs and metrics. I check [확인 항목]. Then I reproduce the issue in a test environment. Finally, I implement and test the fix before deploying.”

Q: “How do you ensure high availability?”

답변 예시

“I ensure high availability through redundancy, load balancing, and failover mechanisms. I implement [구체적인 방법]. I also regularly test disaster recovery procedures.”

💡 행동 질문 (Behavioral Questions)

Q: “Tell me about a time you faced a critical incident. How did you handle it?”

답변 예시 (STAR 방식)

  • Situation (상황): “Last year, our database failed during peak traffic.”
  • Task (과제): “I needed to restore service quickly.”
  • Action (행동): “I identified the issue, implemented a failover to the replica, and communicated with stakeholders.”
  • Result (결과): “Service was restored within 15 minutes, and we implemented preventive measures.”

Q: “Describe a situation where you had to work with a difficult team member.”

답변 예시

“I had a colleague who disagreed with my technical approach. I scheduled a meeting to understand their perspective. We discussed the pros and cons of each approach and eventually agreed on a hybrid solution. This experience taught me the importance of communication and collaboration.”

Q: “How do you stay updated with new technologies?”

답변 예시

“I follow tech blogs, attend webinars, and participate in online communities. I also take online courses and work on personal projects to learn new technologies. Recently, I’ve been learning [최근 학습한 기술].”

💡 회사 질문 (Questions for the Interviewer)

기술 관련:

  • “What does your current infrastructure look like?”
  • “What challenges are you currently facing with your infrastructure?”
  • “How do you handle deployments and releases?”
  • “What monitoring and logging tools do you use?”
  • “What is your approach to security and compliance?”

팀/문화 관련:

  • “How is the infrastructure team structured?”
  • “What is the on-call rotation like?”
  • “How does the team handle incidents and outages?”
  • “What opportunities are there for learning and growth?”
  • “How does the team collaborate with development teams?“

8. 자주 쓰이는 표현

💡 면접 중 사용하기 좋은 표현

표현의미예시
”That’s a great question.”좋은 질문이네요질문을 듣고 시간을 벌 때 유용
”Let me think about that for a moment.”잠시 생각해볼게요생각할 시간이 필요할 때
”Based on my experience…”제 경험에 따르면…경험을 바탕으로 답할 때
”In my previous role…”이전 직무에서는…과거 경험을 설명할 때
”I’m not entirely sure, but…”확실히는 모르겠지만…모르는 질문일 때 솔직하게
”From my perspective…”제 관점에서는…자신의 의견을 말할 때
”I believe that…”저는 ~라고 생각합니다의견을 표현할 때
”I’ve found that…”~라고 경험했습니다경험을 공유할 때
”To give you an example…”예를 들어보면…구체적인 예시를 들 때
”In other words…”다시 말하면…설명을 다시 할 때
”What I mean is…”제 말은… 의미입니다설명을 명확히 할 때
”Let me clarify…”명확히 말씀드리면…설명을 다듬을 때

💡 긍정적인 표현

표현의미
”I’m excited about…”~에 대해 기대됩니다
”I’m passionate about…”~에 열정적입니다
”I’m confident in my ability to…”~할 수 있다고 자신합니다
”I enjoy working on…”~작업하는 것을 즐깁니다
”I’m proud of…”~에 자부심을 느낍니다
”I’m eager to learn…”~배우는 것을 갈망합니다

💡 모호한 표현 피하기

피해야 할 표현대체 표현
”I think…""Based on my data/experience…"
"I guess…""I believe that…"
"Maybe…""It’s likely that…"
"Sort of…""Specifically…"
"I’m not sure…""I don’t have that information, but I can find out.”

🎯 실전 팁

준비 팁

  1. 단어 카드 만들기: 중요한 단어를 카드로 만들어 매일 복습하세요
  2. 롤플레이: 친구나 동료와 영어로 모의 면접을 연습하세요
  3. 기술 블로그 읽기: 영어 기술 블로그를 읽으며 용어에 익숙해지세요
  4. STAR 방식 연습: 상황-과제-행동-결과 구조로 답변을 준비하세요
  5. 녹음하기: 자신의 답변을 녹음해서 들어보며 발음과 속도를 조절하세요

주의사항

  • 너무 빨리 말하지 마세요. 천천히 명확하게 말하는 것이 좋습니다
  • 모르는 질문이면 솔직하게 인정하고 관련 경험을 말하세요
  • 전문 용어를 남용하지 말고 설명을 곁들이세요
  • 질문을 잘 못 들었으면 다시 물어보세요

면접 당일 팁

  • 물 한 잔 준비하기 (목이 마르면 말하기 어려움)
  • 노트북과 펜 준비하기 (중요한 내용 메모용)
  • 인터넷 연결 안정성 확인하기
  • 조명과 배경 확인하기 (비대면 면접의 경우)

📚 추가 학습 자료


마지막 조언

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