Hybrid Contract role: Junior DevOps Engineer in Cleveland, OH 44115

Overview

Hybrid
$40 - $45
Contract - W2
Contract - 6 Month(s)

Skills

Apache HTTP Server
Application Performance Management
Cloud Computing
Backup
Computer Hardware
Firewall
Linux
Data Archiving
Network
Ruby
Puppet
Progress Chef
Orchestration
Performance Tuning
Policies and Procedures
Procurement
Lifecycle Management
Load Balancing
Nginx
Operating Systems
Quality Assurance
Recovery
Internet
GitHub
Jenkins
Knowledge Base
Kubernetes
TCP/IP
System Integration
Servers
Web Applications
Web Servers
Testing
SSL
Functional Requirements
DNS
Collaboration
Application Servers
Acquisition
Regulatory Compliance
Scripting
Software Documentation
Software Implementation
Recruiting
Software Packaging
Electronic Commerce
Feasibility Study
Disaster Recovery

Job Details

  • Job Title: Junior DevOps Engineer
  • Number of Openings: 1
  • Start Date: 6/30/25
  • Duration: 6 months Contract - Possible C2H
  • Work Location: 101 West Prospect Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115. Hybrid, 3 days onsite. No travel
  • Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Only W2 No C2C/1099

Candidate Requirements

  • Top 3-5 Must-Have Skills:
  • Jenkins, GitHub Actions
  • Kubernetes and container orchestration
  • AWS or other cloud experience

Certifications or Degrees Required: Bachelor s degree or foreign equivalent in related field or equivalent experience.

Strategy & Planning
Support management in the implementation of long-term strategic goals for technologies and related products in conjunction with business requirements.
Support technology platforms in conjunction with business owners and department managers.
Work with development staff to implement architectures, tuning/coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures.
Assist with the implementation of redundant systems, policies, and procedures for backup/recovery, disaster recovery, monitoring, alerting and data archiving to ensure effective protection and integrity of data assets.
Assist with evaluating software through implementing new software versions, technology, and processes.
Collaborate with other engineers to align solutions across platforms.
Acquisition & Deployment
Support Management in ensuring the quality of new applications, systems software, and/or enhancements to existing applications throughout the enterprise.
Implement software products and services in support of procurement and development efforts.
Assist with feasibility studies for system products under consideration for purchase, and give advice based on findings, where required.
Ensure that any new software integration into company systems meets functional requirements, system compliance, and interface specifications.
Collaborate with analysts, designers, and system owners in the testing of software programs and applications.
Participate in server lifecycle management.
Upgrade/migrate technology versions.
Plan, coordinate and implement security measures to safeguard information against accidental or unauthorized damage, modification or disclosure.
Operational Management
Assist with the engineering, configuration, operation and maintenance of secure and scalable internet/intranet hardware and software infrastructure that serve eCommerce, CMS and other Enterprise Scale applications
Document installation and configuration standards of applications and software packages implemented in team s Knowledge Base.
Troubleshoot and resolve issues affecting the hardware and software infrastructure.
Develop and perform automated controlled deployments of digital assets between development, quality assurance and production environments.
Tune web and application server performance in conjunction with Application Performance Management.
Plan and complete projects based on high-level requirements with minimal guidance.
Perform activities in support of a 24x7 global support model for production environments.
Incidental Functions
Monitor servers, applications, integrations and websites.
Assist with disaster mitigation & recovery implementation.
Assist with various projects as may be required to contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the work.
Participate in hiring activities and fulfilling affirmative action obligations and ensuring compliance with the equal employment opportunity policy.
Attend meetings with software developers and business users.
Position Requirements Formal Education & Certification
Bachelor s degree or foreign equivalent in related field or equivalent experience.
Knowledge & Experience
1+ years IT experience
1+ year experience with Application Servers or similar installation and performance tuning.
1+ year working with web-based architecture and concepts including SSL, Domains, DNS Content delivery networks.
1+ year experience with automation and deployment tools
(Ruby, Puppet, Chef, Jenkins, GitHub Actions).
1+ year experience building cloud solutions for application implementation.
1+ year hands on experience working with Kubernetes and container orchestration.
Understand concepts of security related tooling (Web Application Firewall, SAST, DAST).
Working knowledge of Apache based Webserver, or Nginx.
Understanding of DNS, TCP/IP, load balancing and network concepts.
Understanding and familiarity with Linux or *nix operating systems.
Experience with task automation via scripting.

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