DevOps Engineer III (2501)

Location: Melbourne, Florida (Onsite) Duration: April 15, 2026 April 14, 2027 Employment Type: Contract (Hourly) Pay Rate: $65-$70/hour Work Schedule: 40 hours/week Travel Required: Yes

Position Summary

We are seeking a skilled DevOps Engineer to bridge the gap between development and operations by automating and streamlining processes. This role focuses on building robust CI/CD pipelines, ensuring system reliability, and enabling efficient software delivery across hybrid environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, deploy, and support hybrid cloud, edge, and micro data center infrastructure
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable and rapid deployments
• Develop and manage Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automated configuration management
• Administer and troubleshoot Linux and Windows environments
• Deploy and support containerized platforms using Docker, Kubernetes, or K3s
• Maintain networking infrastructure including segmentation, firewalls, VPNs, and secure remote access
• Implement cybersecurity best practices (IAM, secrets management, vulnerability remediation, system hardening)
• Establish monitoring, logging, alerting, and operational dashboards
• Ensure system resilience including backup, recovery, failover, and patching
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including software, electrical, cybersecurity, and operations
• Support integration of lab, telemetry, and OT-connected systems
• Create and maintain technical documentation (runbooks, SOPs, architecture diagrams)

Required Skills

• Experience with CI/CD pipeline development and automation
• Hands-on experience with containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes, or K3s)
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity best practices
• Experience with hybrid cloud and edge infrastructure
• Proficiency in Linux and Windows environments
• Networking knowledge including firewalls, VPNs, and segmentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in industrial, energy, manufacturing, or OT-connected environments
• Familiarity with OT/IT convergence and protocols like OPC UA or Modbus
• Knowledge of high-availability architecture and disaster recovery
• Experience with telemetry, analytics, simulation, or GPU workloads
• Exposure to edge computing environments

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, Docker, or Kubernetes
• Strong scripting and automation skills
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud Platform)
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills