AWS DevOps Lead || McLean VA(Only Local or near by) || Contract 2 Hire || Only W2 Contract

Overview

On Site
$75 - $81
Full Time

Skills

DevOps
MS PowerPoint
Visio
Agile Methodology
Confluence
Jira
Docker
EC2

Job Details

DevOps Engineer Specialist (Tech Lead)

Location: On-site McLean, VA (Candidates preferred from MD/VA/DC area)

Assignment Type: 3-Month Contract-to-Hire (CTH)

Key Requirements

Must-Have Skills:

  • Experience: 7+ years in DevOps-related roles
  • Technical Proficiency: 5+ years working with MS PowerPoint, Visio, Agile Methodology, DevOps, Jira, and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Industry experience
  • Understanding of Python and Java
  • Experience with cloud automation tools like Terraform and AWS CloudFormation
  • Familiarity with Draw.io and MindManager
  • UI/UX design expertise for diagram creation

Job Overview

As a DevOps Engineer Specialist (Tech Lead), you will play a crucial role in cloud modernization efforts within a CI/CD ecosystem.

Your primary focus will be architectural and strategic, creating high-quality solution diagrams, system integration diagrams, and capability heat maps.

Additionally, you will track milestones and showcase automation journeys using modern cloud tools and platforms.

This is not a hands-on coding or development role but rather an opportunity to drive transformation through visual storytelling and executive-friendly presentations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop advanced PowerPoint slide decks to communicate visions, problem statements, and solution designs.
  • Design Microsoft Visio/Draw.io diagrams illustrating technology architectures and cloud ecosystems.
  • Collaborate within a DevOps and Agile environment using tools such as Jira, Confluence, and AWS Cloud services.
  • Analyze and generate data-driven technology metrics to provide insights into tool usage and automation journeys.
  • Work with cloud computing and database systems, ensuring seamless integrations.
  • Support cloud automation initiatives using Terraform, AWS CloudFormation, and container technologies such as Kubernetes.
  • Create executive-level reports with actionable insights from platforms like Jira and ServiceNow.

Qualifications

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio
  • Strong experience in metrics reporting using Jira and ServiceNow
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
  • Proven ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
  • Knowledge of software testing, benchmarking, and continuous integration strategies
  • 6-8 years of DevOps experience, including testing, automation, and deployment in CI/CD environments

Education & Technical Expertise

  • BS in Computer Science, IT, or related field (Relevant work experience may substitute for degree requirement)
  • Familiarity with container orchestration (Kubernetes, Docker, AWS EC2)
  • Experience with Agile software development in Python, JavaScript, Node.js, and GO
  • Background in managing CI/CD pipelines using Jenkins, GitLab, Bitbucket, and Bamboo
  • Strong understanding of cloud monitoring and security tools such as CyberArk, HashiCorp Vault, Splunk, ELK, and Nagios
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