DevOps Cloud Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a DevOps Cloud Engineer in Westlake, TX.

Key Tasks:
* Design and implementation of continuous delivery pipelines that serve the purpose of provisioning non-prod and production environments
* Develop deployment automation for any type of workload (Application, database, caching, Mobile, etc.,) on Azure using industry standard deployment and configuration tools
* Develop tools and solutions to integrate, automate, and orchestrate cloud operational needs leveraging Automation, Jenkins and ARM/Terraform templates
* Define and bring in -Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment- best practices
* Manage DevOps security and compliance
* Partner with Development teams to identify the workload patterns and deliver the suitable deployment automation
* Document deployment automation and pipeline details and effectively socialize with DEV teams to educate and leverage
* Provide systems support including responding to monitoring alerts
* Implement and stay abreast of Cloud and DevOps industry best practices and tooling

In addition to hands-on responsibility, the following activities may involve oversight of others' work:
* Maintain and verify system documentation
* Maintain security standards in Azure per the Security benchmarks
* Evaluate alternatives for solving problems or improving processes and procedures

REQUIREMENTS:
* Certification in AWS or Azure Cloud - DevOps engineer, Developer, Solutions Architect, or Data Engineer
* In-depth knowledge of Kubernetes (AKS/EKS) infrastructure and deployment best practices

Knowledge in a variety Cloud data technologies and tools:
* Cloud data stores (AWS S3, Azure Blob Storage, AWS RDS, Azure SQL MI)
* Cloud ETL/ELT tools (Apache Airflow, Azure Data Factory, Apache Kafka, Striim)
* Other related technologies

* Azure/AWS Cloud platform experience
* Azure/AWS service including Kubernetes experience (AKS/EKS)
* Public Cloud automation using Azure/AWS DevOps and ARM templates/Terraform
* Scripting languages and automate processes: Helm Charts, Yaml, JSON and Python
* Continuous Integration tools and strategies
* Troubleshooting skills, problem solving and resolution (root cause identification)
* Linux/Unix OS
* Network security
* Database technologies SQL and NoSQL
* PostgreSQL, Azure SQL/Oracle databases
* Designing and developing CI/CD pipelines for automated application deployments, using Jenkins, Artifactory, GitHub and Docker Container tools
* Experience in developing state-of-the-art cloud solutions for scalability, reliability, security, and performance

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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