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DevOps Architect
Location: Onsite Dallas, TX
Experience Required: 10+ Years
Type: Contract
Role Overview:
We are seeking an experienced DevOps Architect with strong expertise in CI/CD pipelines, automation, and infrastructure management. The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in assessing, designing, and implementing CI/CD processes for on-premise applications, along with exposure to cloud platforms such as AWS and Google Cloud Platform.
Key Responsibilities:
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Review, design, and implement CI/CD pipelines and automation frameworks for application release management.
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Define and enforce DevOps best practices, architecture standards, and governance models aligned with business and IT goals.
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Manage and support enterprise platforms including Jenkins, SonarQube, Nexus IQ & Repo, Fortify, Ansible, LoadRunner, and BMC Mainframe Dev Tools.
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Perform server and application maintenance activities including patching, upgrades, vulnerability remediation, and performance tuning.
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Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) solutions for configuration and automation using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, and Bash.
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Support both on-prem (Windows/Linux) servers and AWS cloud environments ensuring scalability, security, and reliability.
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Monitor system health and performance using observability and logging tools.
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Collaborate with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues and continuously improve infrastructure and DevOps processes.
Required Skills & Experience:
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10+ years of experience in DevOps and CI/CD pipeline design/implementation.
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Hands-on experience with Jenkins, GitHub, SonarQube, Nexus, Ansible, Docker, Kubernetes.
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Strong expertise in Windows/Linux system administration in enterprise environments.
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Proficiency in Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and automation scripting using Terraform, Ansible, PowerShell, Bash.
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Experience supporting on-prem datacenters and cloud platforms (AWS/Google Cloud Platform).
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Knowledge of vulnerability management, security, and compliance in hybrid environments.
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Experience managing 3rd-party vendor tools for CI/CD and application lifecycle management.
Preferred Attributes:
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Familiarity with advanced CI/CD tools such as Fortify, Nexus IQ & Repo.
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Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
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Ability to work independently as well as in cross-functional teams.
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Strong communication skills for documentation and collaboration.
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Experience with Git workflows for change/configuration management.