Fractional DevOps Engineer (remote)

Remote in Washington, DC, US • Posted 7 hours ago • Updated 7 hours ago

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Computer Science
Information Systems
Systems Engineering
CISSP
Cloud Computing
CompTIA
DoD
Information Technology
System Administration
HTML
Cascading Style Sheets
Java
Spring Framework
JavaScript
SQL
Database
Network Security
Vulnerability Scanning
Tier 3
PASS
IaaS
High Availability
Regulatory Compliance
Risk Management Framework
RMF
Intrusion Detection
IDS
IPS
Antivirus
SSL
Domain Management
Hardening
Cyber Security
Network Design
Network
Scalability
Research
Emerging Technologies
Operational Efficiency
DevOps
Technical Writing
Systems Architecture
Standard Operating Procedure
Disaster Recovery
Management
Microsoft Windows
Patch Management
Root Cause Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Linux
Unix
Microsoft Windows Server Administration
Amazon Web Services
Amazon EC2
Amazon S3
Amazon RDS
Remote Desktop Services
Virtual Private Cloud
Docker
Kubernetes
Continuous Delivery
Jenkins
GitLab
Continuous Integration
GitHub
Scripting
Python
Bash
Windows PowerShell
Terraform
Ansible
Version Control
Git
Computer Networking
TCP/IP
Dragon NaturallySpeaking
DNS
Virtual Private Network
Firewall
Grafana

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Job Title: Fractional DevOps Engineer (remote)
Location: Washington, DC

Type: Contract
Contractor Work Model: Remote
Hours: Part-Time (15-20 hours per week)

Position: DevOps Engineer/Systems Administrator
Reporting to: Technology Director
Work Location & Eligibility: This position is fully remote; however, candidates must reside within the continental United States and be U.S. citizens, as the role requires successful completion of a government background investigation.
Our client is seeking a talented and motivated DevOps Engineer/Systems Administrator with AWS Cloud experience to join our dynamic team. This role involves designing, building and maintaining secure, scalable cloud infrastructure on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree required, and must be in Computer Science, IT, Information Systems, Cyber Security, Systems Engineering, or a comparable field.
Must possess the following certifications (current & in good standing):
ISC2 CISSP
AWS Cloud Practitioner
CompTIA CySA+

A minimum of 3 years of recent experience with DoD(DoW) cybersecurity policies, NIST, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF).
A minimum of 3 years of experience in direct operation and management of cyber and information technology.
Proven system administration experience in a cross-platform environment (Linux/Windows) supporting various web technologies, including HTML, CSS, Java, Spring framework, Python, JavaScript, SQL & No-SQL databases.
Experience with networking concepts/protocols and network security methodologies.
Experience in applying techniques for detecting host and network-based intrusions using intrusion detection technologies and the corresponding policies/SOPs.
Experience working with automated vulnerability scanning tools and remediation of the corresponding findings. Requirements
- Must be able to pass a Tier 3 US Government background investigation.
- Must pass a criminal background check
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Infrastructure Management & Operations
- Manage and maintain hybrid cloud infrastructure spanning AWS and on-premise environments, ensuring high availability and minimal downtime for mission critical applications.
- Design and implement scalable system architectures that optimize performance, security, and cost efficiency through continuous resource utilization analysis and rightsizing recommendations.
Security & Compliance
- Establish, enforce, and maintain security standards in compliance with government regulations, including NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF)
- Configure, monitor, and maintain security infrastructure including firewalls, intrusion detection/prevention systems (IDS/IPS), antivirus solutions, SSL certificates, and domain management
- Conduct regular vulnerability assessments and implement systematic remediation strategies through patch management, security hardening, and proactive threat mitigation.
- Maintain a robust security posture capable of defending against evolving cybersecurity threats.
Network Architecture & Infrastructure
- Design and implement complex network solutions that align with organizational objectives and scalability requirements.
- Research and evaluate emerging technologies to enhance infrastructure capabilities and operational efficiency.
DevOps & Automation
- Develop and optimize CI/CD pipelines to enable automated, reliable software deployments.
- Create and maintain comprehensive technical documentation covering system architecture, standard operating procedures, and disaster recovery plans.
Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Implement and manage monitoring solutions to proactively identify performance/security issues and system anomalies.
- Analyze system metrics and trends to ensure optimal reliability and performance.
- Coordinate scheduled maintenance windows for patch management and system updates.
- Develop post-incident reports and root cause analyses to drive continuous improvement and prevent recurrence.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned to support organizational objectives and operational requirements.
Technical Skills
- Strong proficiency with Linux/Unix and Windows server administration
- Experience with AWS services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC, IAM, CloudWatch, etc.)
- Knowledge of containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
- Experience with CI/CD tools (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, Bash, PowerShell)
- Understanding of Infrastructure as Code principles and tools (Terraform, Ansible, CloudFormation)
- Experience with version control systems (Git/Code Commit)
- Knowledge of networking concepts (TCP/IP, DNS, VPN, firewalls, load balancers)
- Familiarity with monitoring and logging tools (CloudWatch, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK stack)
System One, and its subsidiaries including Joul, ALTA IT Services, and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Position Id: 345014
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