Lead Web Engineer

  • Springfield, MA
  • Posted 5 hours ago | Updated 5 hours ago

Overview

Remote
On Site
USD 43.54 - 50.41 per hour
Contract - Independent
Contract - W2

Skills

System Security
Web Services
People Management
Innovation
Infrastructure Architecture
Web Hosting
Virtual Machines
Servers
Leadership
Encryption
Vulnerability Management
Tier 3
Root Cause Analysis
Collaboration
Network
Management
DNS
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Continuous Improvement
Process Improvement
Linux Administration
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
Ubuntu
Supervision
Mentorship
Virtualization
VMware
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
Virtual Private Network
Stacks Blockchain
Apache HTTP Server
MySQL
PHP
Scripting
Bash
Python
Continuous Integration
Continuous Delivery
Docker
Kubernetes
Ansible
Web Security
SSL
SSO
Web Applications
Firewall
Cloud Computing
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Hosting
DevOps
Content Management Systems
Drupal
WordPress
Nagios
Finance
Accounting
Marketing
Legal
Customer Support
Online Training
Artificial Intelligence
Insurance
.NET

Job Details

Description

We are looking for an experienced Lead Web Engineer to oversee the design, deployment, and management of web hosting infrastructure in Springfield, Massachusetts. This long-term contract to FTE position requires an individual with expertise in web systems, security, and cloud technologies to ensure reliable and secure web services. As a key member of the team, you will play an integral role in leading projects and managing team members while driving innovation in web infrastructure design and implementation.

Responsibilities:

Design, implement, and manage scalable web hosting environments across cloud and on-premises platforms, utilizing CI/CD pipelines in virtual machine and container environments.

Lead initiatives to automate, migrate, and consolidate distributed systems, including transitioning servers to cloud-based or on-premises environments such as Azure.

Provide leadership and mentorship to the web infrastructure team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous growth.

Develop and implement advanced web security measures, including encryption, attack mitigation, and vulnerability management, in line with industry standards.

Act as the Tier 3 escalation point for complex web infrastructure issues, ensuring prompt resolution and delivering root cause analyses.

Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and network engineers to support and enhance web applications and services.

Manage domain name system (DNS) configurations and ensure their integration within web infrastructure.

Automate routine infrastructure tasks using scripting tools and technologies such as Python and Ansible.

Monitor system performance and availability, proactively resolving issues and promoting continuous improvement.

Document infrastructure designs, operational procedures, and troubleshooting guides to support process improvements.

Requirements

Minimum of five years of experience in web infrastructure engineering, with a strong background in Linux system administration (e.g., RHEL, Ubuntu).
Proven lead or supervisory experience, with the ability to guide and mentor technical teams.
Proficiency in cloud technologies, virtualization tools (e.g., VMware, Nutanix), and networking fundamentals such as TCP/IP, VPNs, and load balancers.
Expertise in web application stacks, including Apache, MySQL, and PHP, as well as scripting languages like Bash and Python.
Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines, container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes), and automation tools such as Ansible.
Strong understanding of web security practices, including SSL certificates, single sign-on, and web application firewalls.
Experience with cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure, including hosting and DevOps practices.
Knowledge of content management systems like Drupal and WordPress, as well as monitoring tools such as Nagios and Prometheus.

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